Review of The Six Pillars Of Effective Leadership

Post by **keith warwick** » 18 May 2025, 14:33

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Six Pillars Of Effective Leadership" by Jim Carlough.]

5 out of 5 stars

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Until the early 1970s civil engineers such as I tucked slide rules into their belts, but with the advent of the pocket calculator those clumsy devices were donated to the town’s historical museum and are now gathering dust.

Soon after, the personal computer was developed and then by 1990 the internet was the rave, so the term cybersecurity was added to our lexicon. Leaders struggled with the ethics regarding the use of artificial intelligence but eventually conquered that challenge, and are now focusing on the essential components of leadership developed by Mr. Jim Carlough in The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership: A Roadmap to Success. These pillars include integrity, focus, compassion, stability, empathy, and humor.

Just as Carlough broke the rules in 7th grade by fighting with a bully to defend a girl, he has broken the corporate tradition of leading with little or no compassion. Being empathetic and sensitive to an employee’s mindset and emotional needs causes a leader to succeed both personally and professionally. The need for compassion permeates our lives. Because people do have emotional struggles, and the world is faster and less predictable than even a few decades ago, people need people to care about them, empathize with them, and listen to them. Taking care of someone’s physical and financial needs is honorable but often not enough. I think Carlough adheres to that philosophy.

In this well-written and well-edited book, he effectively describes the other four traditional business success strategies of integrity, focus, stability, and humor. Both clients and employees need to see a decisive leader who adds stability to their lives and makes them feel more secure. Clients, within our international economy, need to see integrity in a company’s leadership before they will partner with, hire, and purchase expensive products. Without integrity and focus an enterprise may soon meet its demise.

I did not note any negative aspects of the book, and I recommend it for anyone in a leadership role. I do feel his principles are effective strategies for anyone in a leadership position in a corporate office or at home to succeed and lead a more enriched life. Because the book was well-edited, described an all-encompassing strategy for business success, and strongly advocated for compassion, I gave it 5 out of 5 stars.

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Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 22 May 2025, 10:27

Indeed, in our world of cut-throat competition, there is a greater need for more focus on values, which includes caring for people. Integrity has always been something that is mainly expected of employees and junior staff, but I am glad that the author adds it as a leadership quality. Thanks for the review, @keith warwick.

Isreal Akor 2 · Post by **Isreal Akor 2** » 22 May 2025, 23:29

Please I need help about about the six pillars of leadership. I'm working towards taking up leadership position in my organization. Does any of you think this book will be a good read for me?

Hills Christopher Albert · Post by **Hills Christopher Albert** » 24 May 2025, 10:35

Great review and great book! I appreciate how you highlighted the importance of compassion in leadership—something often overlooked in corporate culture. Carlough’s emphasis on empathy and emotional awareness feels especially relevant in today’s fast-paced world. This sounds like a must-read for anyone looking to grow as a leader.

Mamadou Poudiougou · Post by **Mamadou Poudiougou** » 24 May 2025, 17:52

L'auteur évoque un aspect souvent négligé dans la culture d'entreprise ceux qui sont bénéfiques pour l'entreprise. Dans ce livre écrit par Carlough se trouve le secret, et la réalité pour mieux entreprendre.

Onyemuwa-dave · Post by **Onyemuwa-dave** » 05 Jul 2025, 02:57

I found your points about the shift from old tech to modern leadership principles, especially the strong emphasis on compassion and empathy, very insightful. It sounds like Carlough truly breaks corporate tradition. Your 5-star rating and recommendation for leaders are well-deserved. Thanks for sharing this.

Helen Waziri · Post by **Helen Waziri** » 15 Jul 2025, 10:17

I haven’t read The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership, but your description makes it sound like a breath of fresh air in the leadership genre. I’m especially intrigued by the emphasis on compassion and empathy. If Carlough really balances traditional values like integrity and focus with emotional intelligence, that’s a combination I’d want to see in every workplace leader.

Etimbuk Eshiet · Post by **Etimbuk Eshiet** » 15 Jul 2025, 17:27

Your review really captured the heart of this book. I found it especially insightful how you emphasized the importance of compassion and empathy in leadership—qualities that are too often overlooked. The way you linked each pillar to real-world leadership challenges made the content feel very relevant. Thanks for sharing such a thoughtful perspective!

Spoorthy S · Post by **Spoorthy S** » 15 Jul 2025, 20:56

Thanks for the thoughtful review! I’m always looking for non-fiction that offers genuine value and this one seems to do that. You described it in a very engaging way.

Jessy Edward · Post by **Jessy Edward** » 15 Jul 2025, 23:58

Sounds like a solid and insightful book for anyone in or aspiring toward a leadership role. I really like how it emphasizes compassion, empathy and qualities that are often overlooked in the corporate world. The balance between traditional leadership pillars and emotional intelligence seems like a refreshing take. Would definitely consider giving it a read!