{"id":1654,"date":"2024-10-02T16:42:20","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T20:42:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.communicationcoach.ca\/blog\/?p=1654"},"modified":"2024-10-02T16:42:24","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T20:42:24","slug":"snippets-that-inspired-me-from-pinnacle-of-influence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.communicationcoach.ca\/blog\/snippets-that-inspired-me-from-pinnacle-of-influence\/","title":{"rendered":"Snippets That Inspired Me From Pinnacle of Influence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I finished reading this new book that I am a co-author of called Pinnacle of Influence, How the World\u2019s Greatest Thought Leaders Became Global Gurus<\/strong>, and wanted to give both a shout-out to the authors and add a few of my favourite snippets of their inspirational words.\u00a0 Here are some short phrases or quotes from each chapter (in order<\/em>) that stuck out as inspirational for me:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter 1 \u2013 Mastering the Art of Leadership by Dr. Marshall Goldsmith<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLeadership is not an inborn trait, but a skill set that can be cultivated and refined.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTraditionally, feedback\u2026focuses on what went wrong, not what can lead to future success.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe true art of leadership lies in the ability to turn vision into a reality, challenges into opportunities, and individuals into high-performing teams.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter 2 \u2013 How a Thought Leader Thinks by Ron Kaufman<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHow can I respect the past, work in the present, and contribute to a better future?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c\u2026encouraging others is a powerful form of service.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBecoming a thought leader requires a combination of expertise and vision.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThought leaders cannot be leaders if they only think in isolation.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter 3 \u2013 A Rhapsody in Failure by Arthur Carmazzi<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe power of our Life Symphony is affected by the type of music we hear.  We live up to the expectations of our environment.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c\u2026credibility is the currency for earning listener\u2019s trust.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf a problem can be solved with money, it\u2019s not a problem, it\u2019s an expense.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFailure is not the opposite of success, mediocrity is.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter 4 \u2013 Transforming From an Expert to a Thought Leader by John Mattone<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c\u2026our lives are not about us.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGreat leadership is about having a passionate drive to change the world for the better\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you want others to be happy, be courteous, compassionate, and altruistic.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter 5 \u2013 Positioning in Negotiations \u2013 What Matters by Greg Williams<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTiming can be a blessing and curse in a negotiation.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c\u2026he added, \u201cDon\u2019t you want to look good to the other people in the bar?\u201d \u2026and magically, he got to shine more shoes.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn a negotiation, the way you position yourself and your offer will determine how you and it are perceived.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter 6 \u2013 Rising to Distinction by Jonathan Low<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c(quoting Simon Sinek:) \u201cpeople don\u2019t buy what you do, they buy why you do it.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCommunication is the heartbeat of connection.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCommunity isn\u2019t just about the people we meet; it\u2019s a rich soil where growth, learning, and inspiration can thrive.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c\u2026the pinnacle of influence is not a summit conquered alone; it\u2019s a horizon that expands as we grow together.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter 7 \u2013 Triple Win Leadership Coaching by Will Linssen<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c\u2026as human beings, we have more in common than our personalities, principles, or passports would indicate.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe future here is the past somewhere else.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is the client who determines the coaching engagement\u2019s success at the outset.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c\u2026organizational success and social impact can go hand-in-hand.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter 8 \u2013 The Key to Extraordinary by me, Ric Phillips, MBA<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I think it would be odd if I wrote my favourite inspirational quotes from my own chapter!\u00a0 If you have any, feel free to add them in the comments.\u00a0 I\u2019ll simply give another thank you to my mentors that are mentioned in my chapter, Dr. Marat Ressin, Mark Bowden, Tony Robbins and also mention my company 3V Communications and the non-profit organization that I helped start, NCCA Canada.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter 9 \u2013 Breaking the Chains by David Snyder<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEverything human beings do is in response to a feeling.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAll leaders walk the hero\u2019s journey in one form or another.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cJust because you can do something does not mean you should\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis world\u2026is engineered to make you grow through trial and effort.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen people do not want change, they have to create an enemy.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter 10 \u2013 World Influence Mastery by Dr. Peter Chee<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c(quoting Aristotle): Where your talents and the needs of the world cross, there your calling can be found.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHaving an unblemished reputation goes a long way to establishing yourself as someone with integrity who not only gets things done, but also gets things done the right way.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou should discard the innate fear you have when approaching someone great to support you on your journey.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter 11 \u2013 Five Fundamental Lessons on my Journey by Dr. Giti Caravan<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy family was the harbor, my mentors were lighthouses, and my peers were fellow sailors braving the stormy seas with me.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c\u2026the importance of leaving our comfort zone, not as a betrayal of our initial calling but as an expansion of our identify and purpose.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGrowth has pain, but the pain is rewarding.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI learned to balance work and life by saying \u2018no\u2019 when necessary and setting boundaries to protect my time and energy.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapter 12 \u2013 How Grace Builds Community by John Baldoni<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWithin the community, there is the freedom to belong as well as the responsibility of belonging.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGrace enables leaders to navigate adversity and confrontation with dignity, creating an environment for open dialogue rather than argumentation.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCommunity arises from people of shared interest coming together for the greater good.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This book is available on Amazon in both kindle and paperback.  <\/em>\ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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