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The Promises of Giants

By: John Amaechi
Narrated by: John Amaechi
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"THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL BOOKS EVER WRITTEN ABOUT LEADERSHIP." Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THINK AGAIN and host of the TED podcast WorkLife

*** THE SUNDAY TIMES HARDBACK NON-FICTION & BUSINESS BESTSELLER ***
*** PORCHLIGHT AWARDS: BEST LEADERSHIP & STRATEGY BOOK ***

The Promises of Giants is for anyone who aspires to make a difference. Over fourteen promises, it intertwines personal anecdotes with the latest research to provide practical, proven tips and strategies to empower you to maximize your own potential and inspire others. It is a how-to guide for winning, rooted in the belief that the most unlikely of people, in the most improbable of circumstances, can become extraordinary.

We have never needed people with the skill and will to collaborate to create a better world more than now. We need people who are willing to fill the leadership void. People who will embrace the influence they have. People who believe in improving society and workplace culture - not only because it makes life better, but because it is proven to yield positive results. We need more leaders.

©2021 John Amaechi (P)2021 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Success Business Inspiring Thought-Provoking Management Consulting

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I came to this book after listening to John being interviewed by James O’Brien. I wanted to just hear his story and didn’t think that his insight on leadership would apply to me as I am happily self employed. I was wrong. This is a book about how humane we all need to be in whatever domain we inhabit. This is a also a book where I felt seen even though our paths have never crossed. This is a call to action to just be decent in small ways because everything counts.

Wisdom that we all need

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I wish everyone would read this, whether you are a leader or not, to understand what good leadership should entail.

Brilliant! Very uplifting.

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This is essential listening for everyone, especially organisational leaders. It is excellently read by the author and perfect in length. Something to listen to again and again.

Essential listening

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Loved this from start to finish. Challenging, insightful, practical, actionable. In entirely accessible ways, John relentlessly communicates the effects of our personal impact as leaders. The structure John has chosen highlights personal accountability and intentionally lends itself to an action plan. Highly recommend.

full of actionable insight - highly recommend

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A great deal of useful information in how to be better.

I generally don't find self-improvement books particularly interesting or gratifying, more like textbooks you use to improve your life 'grades'. But this one actually got me fully invested. Written with intelligence, reasoning, but most of all heart.

Practical, personal and moving

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What amazing book. I’m almost lost for words. I just finished listening to it and sat in silence in my car. His narration is beautiful. John has a mellifluous voice which is so soothing I couldn’t listen to it at night as the soporific effect would put me to sleep! He is clear and concise and his values, kindness and love come through in every chapter. As aspiring inclusive leaders this book is a must read. Not just once and not quickly. Reflect and pause and listen again. I have made so many notes and plan to listen again and again as there are so many nuggets of wisdom within. I am a giant. After listening to this book I plan to keep my promises. This book truly is a gift.

Powerful, moving and inspiring!!

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I've followed Mr Amaechi for a few years and everytime he talks it's worth a listen. It's no different here. I love the concept of leadership packaged in a way only Mr Amaechi can. It's great learning and also great anecdotally, especially when his mother is involved.

Leadership from a unique perspective

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We are all giants. It’s true and this book explains why. This book is full of timeless wisdom, that I have incorporated into my very being. I am a giant, and I will lead like one.
Please read this if you want to create a better work environment and organizational culture. Read this book if you want to create positive change.
I love this book.

Best leadership book ever

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I have had this book in hard copy but have failed to read in completion. Downloaded so I could use in my commute to London where I work for NHS. It has helped me to view things differently and feel empowered to be a Giant.

Inspirational and the best book

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It’s impossible to engage with this piece (narrative, technical textbook) without coming away with a renewed sense of purpose. Mr Amaechi is in no way preachy. He isn’t judgemental. He isn’t presenting some idealised version of modern living. And yet, there is clearly an ask underpinning this text.

The first thing you’re likely to notice is how approachable this piece is, this has to be one of the best delivered narratives I’ve come across. And that’s important because Mr Amaechi doesn’t skim over any topics. The insights are well thought out, and extremely well presented.

This isn’t my usual kind of reading matter, but I feel greatly enriched by the experience. Yes, I’ll definitely need to sit with this one. It is a call to action, you’ll understand what I mean as you find yourself slowly open up to the underlying story. It’s so well narrated.

This is…this will impact you. Listening to this expect to grow a few more inches (pun intended)

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