LIFT: Leadership That Soars Above and Beyond

By Bob Vosburgh

Bob Vosburgh spent 14 years as an Air Force fighter pilot, followed by a decade in corporate America in positions from sales to CEO. He is a keynote speaker, author, consultant and coach. His... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0972048308
• ISBN13: 9780972048309
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: 9g Enterprises, LLC
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.6" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Bob Soars

Overall, I thought it was a very good book. Very insightful, and the anecdotes provided a lot of support and value to the information presented. Obviously well thought out, it was arranged logically and flowed well from chapter to chapter. Although it certainly draws heavily on Bob Vosburgh's air force background, I did not find any limitation or disadvantage to being merely "a civilian". I very quickly could see how he's combined both the military and corporate backgrounds in developing his own style, taking from the best and avoiding the worst, and how he shares that with the reader. As I read it, I could easily relate my own past experiences, and supervisors, to both the good and bad examples of leadership style he discusses. It also confirmed in me some leadership traits which I'm quite proud of, and provided reflection on ones I know I still need to work on. A good book on leadership should, in my opinion, be thought-provoking and insightful, leading me down the path of critically and objectively reviewing how I am as a manager, and how I want to be as a manager. This book did exactly that!

Looking for a Lift? You'll get one here...

This book is a great mix of motivation and leadership techniques. The author has a real knack for storytelling, and the book is even more readable because he was a top-gun fighter pilot. To keep things fresh, he peppers the book with direct quotes from a variety of people.Being a marketing consultant, I especially liked his chapter on Clarity.Instead of reading this front to finish, I'd read one chapter, then go exploring into another topic in the book. And being a pilot myself, I just sat and stared at the front cover alot!

Bold, practical ideas to excel in your work

I found LIFT to be packed full of bold, practical ideas to help virtually any executive or manager excel in their work. Vosburgh has a unique ability to apply the lessons learned from his top-gun military career to the challenges and opportunities in corporate America. I highly recommned this book to anyone who is in sales, anyone who manages people and wants their team to excel, and anyone who wants to think in bold ways about their potential and their career success.

A LIFT for leadership

Bob Vosburgh uses lessons learned from successful careers in the military and commercial worlds to craft a set of leadership principles that are easy to understand and will make a difference in your life. The book is full of examples and anecdotes that bring his insights to life. An easy read full of actionable information.

Absolutely Must Read for Every Leader

A concise look at the things a leader really needs to know to be effective; backed up by words of wisdom from many successful leaders. Should be on the bookshelf of anyone in a leadership position!