Official Review: Violent Leadership by Wesley Middleton

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Re: Official Review: Violent Leadership by Wesley Middleton

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From a sampling, this is an interesting book about business and leadership. I am slightly reminded of efficiency working. While this is not my area of expertise, I feel that it is worth a second look. Well Done.
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Badly edited business book... pass. This wouldn't be my cup of tea any way, but since it's has all those errors, it's a hard pass from me. Definitely going in the nope pile.
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This kind of leadership style, violent leadership, is quite prevalent in the modern business world. A book outlining the style could be extremely useful for budding entrepreneurs.
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The use of the word "violent" is certainly provocative. I was thinking of "aggressive," but it might have worse connotations. I like the word "disruptive" though. The ideas sound interesting enough. I'd be interested in a future (edited) edition. Thanks for this review!
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The word violence used as a style in leadership makes you think of brute force or mob style in business. I guess he used that word as a way to attract attention. Thanks for your review!
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I've read my fair share of business management and leadership books so I added to my not interested in reading shelf. Sounds like a good resource for those in need.
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The random hyphenation seems to be really out of place in this context. Even if it was to reiterate important points, this was not the right way to go about it. That being said, I am sure a lot of current as well and prospective leaders will surely benefit from the points shared in this book.
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Post by Fozia-Bajwa »

Hi I read this review and enjoyed a lot from your description. Because it is a story about the disruptive leadership implemented by force but is used for the positive achievement and success. So actually this is a book for the guidance of individuals about leadership methods. It is also helpful for the leaders. Thanks for your review.
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When I saw the title "violent leadership' I was thinking the story must be cruel and something like a evil guy who maybe the main character of the story. :D But the book is totally different .
I think the writer Wesley Middleton explains strategies you can use to unite your team behind a common objective.

In the book Middleton writes with both passion and humility about his firm and about his leadership style.

Too many religious words and religious references.

The book should be given 2 stars.
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I didn't think that violence could be positive this alone caught my interest and makes me want to read this amazing book. Thanks for the great review.
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In this book, the word violent leadership is given a new meaning. It has 9 energetic chapters that offer pursuit of purpose and success. This book also gives a great deal of information that would be highly useful to anyone in the business world.
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I like the idea of violent leadership - what an inspiring definition! Thanks for the heads up on the editing of this book. I don't think it'll be too much of an issue for me :) Thanks for the review!
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Seems like a good book for business minded people. There are a few misleading terms though but you to read further to get their meaning.Good review.
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Post by Shrabastee Chakraborty »

Sounds like an extremely useful book, especially in today's cutthraot world. I was also under the misconception you mentioned at the start of your review. However, as much alluring as it can be, this not my cup of tea. Thanks for the informative review!
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Post by spellbindingstories »

While I in no way own a business or plan to own a business, your review gives me the feeling that this may be a good book for learning leadership tips in general. I'm a pretty shy person, so any tips on how to take initiative would likely help me. I'll definitely have to check out this book in the future!
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