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Spheres of Influence: How to Create and Nurture Authentic Business Relationships
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Brad Englert has written Spheres of How to Create and Nurture Authentic Business Relationships to help emerging leaders develop and perfect what he calls the “critical hard skill” of building effective and enduring business relationships.
There are two major parts to the book. The first part of the book focuses on the “internal sphere of influence,” those people with whom readers can have the most direct relationship with the boss, relationships with executive leaders, relationships with direct reports, and relationships with all staff. In the second part, Englert focuses on the “external sphere of influence,” and explores relationships where readers have less direct impact. These include relationships with customers, relationships with peers and influencers, and finally, relationships with strategic vendor partners. The real-world stories in this book are relevant to a diverse range of industries, organizations, and backgrounds. In these pages, emerging and aspiring leaders will learn how to build authentic, mutually beneficial, trusting, and enduring relationships spanning years and even decades.
Brad Englert has written Spheres of How to Create and Nurture Authentic Business Relationships to help emerging leaders develop and perfect what he calls the “critical hard skill” of building effective and enduring business relationships.
There are two major parts to the book. The first part of the book focuses on the “internal sphere of influence,” those people with whom readers can have the most direct relationship with the boss, relationships with executive leaders, relationships with direct reports, and relationships with all staff. In the second part, Englert focuses on the “external sphere of influence,” and explores relationships where readers have less direct impact. These include relationships with customers, relationships with peers and influencers, and finally, relationships with strategic vendor partners. The real-world stories in this book are relevant to a diverse range of industries, organizations, and backgrounds. In these pages, emerging and aspiring leaders will learn how to build authentic, mutually beneficial, trusting, and enduring relationships spanning years and even decades.
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February 11, 2024
I had the opportunity to listen to this audiobook provided by NetGalley. My first impression was this would be a great book to listen to on your daily commute to work. The narrator is clear and interesting. Along with the content he kept my interest in the book.
The book provides many ideas and suggestions you can incorporate in your work life. I found it mostly focused on a middle management type role where you have both a manager and direct reports. One of suggestions that resonated with me was the importance of focusing on family. Not all employers think family is important but I feel the ones that do have a much happier and productive workplace. A great resource for those managers looking to improve their team.
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book.
The book provides many ideas and suggestions you can incorporate in your work life. I found it mostly focused on a middle management type role where you have both a manager and direct reports. One of suggestions that resonated with me was the importance of focusing on family. Not all employers think family is important but I feel the ones that do have a much happier and productive workplace. A great resource for those managers looking to improve their team.
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book.
February 18, 2024
Thank you NetGalley and Greenleaf Audiobooks for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
Brad Englert has worked in a variety of consulting and direct managing roles throughout his career in the information technology space. That experience has led him to understand what he calls Spheres of Influence or the different types of relationships you have in your life. From “internal spheres” like those directly above and below you in the company hierarchy to “external spheres” like those with vendors or customers, it is important to understand how to navigate these relationships to reach your goals successfully. Englert utilizes stories from his own personal experience to provide examples of how the reader can influence their connections and understand the influence these connections have on them as well.
I give Spheres of Influence 5 out of 5 stars. While Englert’s experience may be in information technology, this book is an invaluable resource for those in any field. This book felt as those I was reading the transcript of a keynote address from a management conference. The straightforward advice on how to influence connections is similar to sales training in many large organizations, but Englert applies to more than just customers. I was especially interested in the section on influencing your direct supervisor – I have recently read quite a few books on influencing those you manage, but looking upstream was a new view for me!
This is a great read for anyone at any level in an organization. I would recommend this for team “book clubs” where a manager and their direct reports read the same book for team building. I would also recommend this to anyone looking to move up and interested in additional training or resources to prepare.
I have been looking for a book club pick to read along with my team leaders in my day job, so I was excited when I saw this available on NetGalley. One of the biggest challenges we struggle with on our team is bringing everyone together to focus on one goal. I am hopeful that Spheres of Influence will help us to grow as leaders and as a team!
Brad Englert has worked in a variety of consulting and direct managing roles throughout his career in the information technology space. That experience has led him to understand what he calls Spheres of Influence or the different types of relationships you have in your life. From “internal spheres” like those directly above and below you in the company hierarchy to “external spheres” like those with vendors or customers, it is important to understand how to navigate these relationships to reach your goals successfully. Englert utilizes stories from his own personal experience to provide examples of how the reader can influence their connections and understand the influence these connections have on them as well.
I give Spheres of Influence 5 out of 5 stars. While Englert’s experience may be in information technology, this book is an invaluable resource for those in any field. This book felt as those I was reading the transcript of a keynote address from a management conference. The straightforward advice on how to influence connections is similar to sales training in many large organizations, but Englert applies to more than just customers. I was especially interested in the section on influencing your direct supervisor – I have recently read quite a few books on influencing those you manage, but looking upstream was a new view for me!
This is a great read for anyone at any level in an organization. I would recommend this for team “book clubs” where a manager and their direct reports read the same book for team building. I would also recommend this to anyone looking to move up and interested in additional training or resources to prepare.
I have been looking for a book club pick to read along with my team leaders in my day job, so I was excited when I saw this available on NetGalley. One of the biggest challenges we struggle with on our team is bringing everyone together to focus on one goal. I am hopeful that Spheres of Influence will help us to grow as leaders and as a team!
February 4, 2024
Designed to help emerging leaders, Brad Englert discusses the need for good business relationships inside and outside a company in his book, Spheres of Influence. Englert explains how to understand business needs while managing them efficiently and investing in the outcome. In two parts, he covers internal relationships with individuals, like your executive leaders, boss, and staff, and external connections, such as customers, peers, influencers, and vendor partners. With examples from his encounters, Englert describes what you can expect from a good business relationship and the signs that point to a less-than-ideal connection. The author emphasizes key points at the end of each chapter, noting an almost symbiotic relationship between employees and their leaders.
Brad Englert has delivered a strategic book in a conversational format that you can read by chapter or from start to finish. Englert teaches how to establish connections that are not one-sided by articulating your expectations, learning from feedback and performance reports, and ways to establish yourself while maintaining a work-life balance. His step-by-step guidance and book recommendations will strengthen your skills and sharpen your perspective. The author relates stories from his decades of experience, helping readers relate to the real-world application of his advice and turn it into authentic professional ties. Englert presents examples that may sound similar to your interactions with colleagues or associates, but each instance offers the opportunity to learn and adapt to make you outshine expectations. Spheres of Influence is a great selection for readers interested in gaining and maintaining steady and mutually profitable business relationships.
Brad Englert has delivered a strategic book in a conversational format that you can read by chapter or from start to finish. Englert teaches how to establish connections that are not one-sided by articulating your expectations, learning from feedback and performance reports, and ways to establish yourself while maintaining a work-life balance. His step-by-step guidance and book recommendations will strengthen your skills and sharpen your perspective. The author relates stories from his decades of experience, helping readers relate to the real-world application of his advice and turn it into authentic professional ties. Englert presents examples that may sound similar to your interactions with colleagues or associates, but each instance offers the opportunity to learn and adapt to make you outshine expectations. Spheres of Influence is a great selection for readers interested in gaining and maintaining steady and mutually profitable business relationships.
March 27, 2024
Everyone has two spheres of influence, an external and internal one. For internal spheres of influence, these include bosses, leadership, direct reports, coworkers, and friends. For external spheres, these are people that listeners only have an indirect influence on. Develop the leadership skill of influence, however, is a hard skill for most to learn. In the game of life, this skill can make or break key decisions. In this book, the author uses real world examples to teach listeners practical, effective strategies to build long lasting, effective, mutually beneficial relationships.
Experienced narrator, Fred Stella does a great job of bringing to life Englert’s thoughtful, helpful approach to influencing others. The tips are handy and help listeners to see influence through a unique perspective. A must-read for project managers, business people, and leaders. Recommended for most library collections.
Please Note: A copy of this audiobook was given in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are our own. No other compensation was received.
Experienced narrator, Fred Stella does a great job of bringing to life Englert’s thoughtful, helpful approach to influencing others. The tips are handy and help listeners to see influence through a unique perspective. A must-read for project managers, business people, and leaders. Recommended for most library collections.
Please Note: A copy of this audiobook was given in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are our own. No other compensation was received.
February 19, 2024
Spheres of Influence focuses on building authentic and beneficial business relationships. I picked this up because I'm at a place in my career where fostering leadership connections is key to reaching my goals.
In this guide, the author gives extremely useful insights and tips for success in both internal and external business relationships. Although the content is based on navigating in formal corporate spaces, it is written in a very casual format that is easy to retain and provides thorough examples for real-world application.
I found this book to be a great resource and have already started to utilize many of these skills in the workplace. I plan to purchase a physical copy of this to have as a reference guide when it is released.
I highly recommend this book for people who are looking to thrive in their careers.
Thank you, NetGalley, for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
In this guide, the author gives extremely useful insights and tips for success in both internal and external business relationships. Although the content is based on navigating in formal corporate spaces, it is written in a very casual format that is easy to retain and provides thorough examples for real-world application.
I found this book to be a great resource and have already started to utilize many of these skills in the workplace. I plan to purchase a physical copy of this to have as a reference guide when it is released.
I highly recommend this book for people who are looking to thrive in their careers.
Thank you, NetGalley, for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
March 3, 2024
Thanks @NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review. For those business leaders wanting a quick, easy read this is your book. Brad Englert writes a concise, purposeful book that speaks to the importance of numerous types of business relationships. While the content of the book is not groundbreaking new information, Brad is able to take a comprehensive topic and distill it down into a structure that works well. This is a great book to use as a refresher for tenured folks or for high school and college students as they begin to enter the workforce.
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March 12, 2024
Spheres of Influence is a helpful and knowledgeable book for those who are making their way in the corporate world and in business. I do think a lot of the information shared within can apply to other careers and workplaces, as well. I don't think a lot of the information is groundbreaking, but having it all concisely put in one book is helpful. Being transparent, communicative and authentic are traits that we don't see often enough in the working world. This is a great book for folks starting out in the working world and college aged individuals.
Thanks to NetGalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to NetGalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
March 13, 2024
With SPHERES OF INFLUENCE, Brad Englert has laid out a clear, comprehensive approach to building mission-critical and career-essential relationships. I wish I'd had this book when I started my career and am delighted to have it now. How refreshing to see genuine connection highlighted and discussed in such a clear and forthright manner rather than being relegated to low priority or dismissed as "networking." Timely and timeless. I received a copy of this book and these opinions are my own, unbiased thoughts.
March 12, 2024
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an advance audio copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
I wasn’t able to finish this book. It started well but veered into a lot of “I” stories and what I felt was an unachievable perfect management style for those who want to be managers or are new managers.
The book wasn’t for me, but it may be for you. My personal opinion should not sway you from your own.
I wasn’t able to finish this book. It started well but veered into a lot of “I” stories and what I felt was an unachievable perfect management style for those who want to be managers or are new managers.
The book wasn’t for me, but it may be for you. My personal opinion should not sway you from your own.
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