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The Leader as a Mensch: Become the Kind of Person Others Want to Follow Paperback – January 16, 2009

by Bruna Martinuzzi (Author), Michael A. Freeman M.D. (Foreword)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 79 ratings
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Offering a Glimpse Into the Strength, Wisdom, and Self-Mastery of Exceptional Leadership

This insightful and engaging book speaks volumes on ways in which all of us, at any level, can improve our leadership impact and develop the humility, integrity, and honor that instills hope and confidence in others. Drawing on over 25 years of leadership experience, Bruna Martinuzzi brilliantly conveys the essential guidelines for the emotionally intelligent leadership needed for enduring success. Some leaders are exceptional human beings, people that others genuinely want to follow; the book uses the Yiddish word Mensch, meaning "real person of character" to describe these worthy leaders. Martinuzzi takes the reader on a transformative journey to a way of living, self-discovery, and personal strength that translates into becoming a person who authentically inspires with empathy and confidence -- and successfully motivates others to follow by example, a mensch-leader.

Written for senior and emergent leaders, as well as coaches and mentors, Leader as a Mensch reminds us that followers strongly impact and sustain good leadership -- and, before you can lead any group, team, or organization, you must first lead yourself. This book is anyone wanting to enhance the way he or she supports and influences others at work and in life. An unsurpassed glimpse into the strength, wisdom, and self-mastery of true leadership, Bruna Martinuzzi's inspiring words close with an equally inspiring appendix, complete with an extensive listings of books, articles, and emotional intelligence frameworks to use on your path toward your personal best.

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A deeply profound book for coaches, mentors, as well as senior executives and emergent leaders. The truth is, it s a must read for anyone in society who has opportunity to influence others. --Larry Bienati, Ph.D., author, When Eagles Fly in Formation.

Every once in a while a book is written that is as rich with heart as it is with skills and applications. This book is a must-read for anyone who has come to grips with the fact leadership is not about exercising authority. It s about setting a clear example. Every reader can find something for themselves to work on in this soon to be business classic. --Joseph Gibbons, Ph.D., The FutureWork Institute.

This is a valuable and uplifting book for everyone who wants to make the world a better place. Bruna Martinuzzi has written a beautiful book about how to achieve true 'menschdom'. --Guy Kawasaki, MBA, Author, Reality Check; Co-founder, Alltop.com

The uniqueness of this book is Bruna Martinuzzi s ability to universally assimilate the word mensch into today's leadership lexicon. Fluent in six languages, a global workplace coach, and a mensch herself -- I'd say her affinity to the human elements of growth and change will have a global and lasting effect on all of our tomorrows.
-- Libby Sartain, MBA, SPHR, CCP, Former Yahoo & Southwest Airlines executive; author, HR from the Heart

This book is an invaluable and timely tool in the field of executive coaching. Bruna Martinuzzi has positioned emotional intelligence as the centerpiece in leadership by describing the emotionally intelligent mensch which exemplifies what we should strive for in leaders.
-- Reuven Bar-On, Ph.D., Emotional intelligence expert, creator, The Bar-On Model of Emotional Intelligence

An extraordinary collection of truly inspiring insights into leadership success; an instant classic. --Lauren Doliva, Ph.D., Heidrick & Struggle

This is truly an important book for our times. Given decades of erosion in the principles and practices of corporate and public leadership, Bruna's book reminds us, in fact inspires us, about the salient characteristics of trusted leaders and the forces that drive us to follow and respect them. This book is a must read for everyone. We all have the opportunity to lead each day and Bruna shows us our potential to do so.
-- Michael H. Mitchell, GreenLight Management Inc.

I often read leadership books and wonder whether I would want to lead in such a way, whether I would be capable of such leadership, or whether I would follow such a leader. In this book, Bruna Martinuzzi has woven the essential meaning of the word mensch into a new vision for leaders. I am confident that such leaders would be 'worth following'.
-- David R. Caruso, Ph.D., EI Skills Group, coauthor, The Emotionally Intelligent Manager

Bruna Martinuzzi has distilled the essence of what it takes to influence and motivate others, not by the exercise of authority, but through the example of ethical and admirable character. She doesn't just tell us how -- she helps us understand. --Mark D. Lange, MBA, Writer - Christian Science Monitor; former PeopleSoft and SAP executive

About the Author

Bruna Martinuzzi is the President of Clarion Enterprises Ltd., a company which specializes in leadership, emotional intelligence, and presentation skills training. She is a facilitator, coach, author and keynote speaker with over 25 years of experience. Bruna speaks six languages and holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts degree from the University of British Columbia. She is the recipient of several awards, including the Izaak Killam Pre-doctoral Fellowship, the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada Award, and the BC Workplace Excellence Award for Unusual Innovation. She is the co-author of The Power to Lead: Lessons in Developing Your Unique Masterpiece. She lives in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Six Seconds (January 16, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 151 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0979734304
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0979734304
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9 ounces
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Customers find the book provides a different perspective on leadership. It connects familiar strategies with emotional intelligence, providing an empowering and energizing read that is useful for them. The book is described as engaging and easy to read, making it a fantastic resource for those in need of inspiration or guidance.

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Customers find the book empowering and inspiring. It provides guidance and strategies that help the brain make strong connections. They describe it as an energizing tool for executive coaches and great tips to apply for being an everyday parent.

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  • Paulo Costa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and Inspirational
    Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2010
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    I'm a kinesthetic kind of person, which very often means I can feel things and memorize it this way, though it is very difficult for me expressing them by words. Bruna Martinuzzi describes in a beautiful and concise way some of my core values, and skills that I aspire to have and to master.

    This book talks a lot about leaders, and while reading it, I releated to it not only as professional, but also as an individual, a father, a husband, a son, a coworker and a citizen. Definitely all leaders should be a Mensch or at least have many characteristics of one, but everyone should aspire to be a Mensch. I know I do, and I love the way this book describes it and provides some guidance that can help me close the gaps to be one.

    I love this book and I'm planning to read it again to remember myself and work on the aspirational goal of being a Mensch someday. I highly recommend it.
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  • Bill Catlette
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best Books on Leadership, Period
    Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2013
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    Bruna Martinuzzi's book, The Leader as a Mensch, is one of the best conceived and well-written books on leadership I've seen, and I write them for a living. Among other things, it is a potent tool for the executive coach. Chapter 1 (Humility) is required reading for most of my C-level executive coaching clients. In ten minutes, it accomplishes what a week of dialogue cannot. Standing Bravo!!

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  • Patricia McGill
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, well written
    Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2016
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    Excellent book, well written, wonderfully illustrated and will use in LEAD Classes...to Learn, Excellence, Adaptable and Dedicated.
    I am using a drawing of a tree to illustrate the three most important points of Emotional Intelligence. The Roots, Knowing
    who you are and how you will react....The Trunk, Choosing how you are known as you consider your options, and how to Give
    back in the branches and leaves...
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  • rkc
    4.0 out of 5 stars "Leader as a Mensch" encourages a deeper dive
    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2009
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    "The Leader as a Mensch: Become the Kind of Person Others Want to Follow" is a quick and interesting read for aspiring leaders seeking a new understanding and appreciation of the traits and dimensions of effective leadership.

    Virtually every chapter identifies other books and resources that I now want to read. I have added several to my reading list.

    The more I read, the more I realized how little I actually knew. Bruna Martinuzzi motivated me seek a deeper understanding of a whole host of topics.

    An empowering, energizing, different take on leadership. Most enjoyable.
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  • Jane Carstens
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Nuggets in this Book!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2010
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    In this day and age where everyone seems to be trying to increase their influence, and their followers and friends, through social networks, why do you think some people succeed at becoming social superstars and some don't?

    They have read "The Leader is a Mensch"!

    Bruna is a true superstar and her book is warm and compasionate and a wonderful extenstion of who she is. I refer to it as my bible, and consider myself grateful that she has shared it with me.
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  • Carol B
    5.0 out of 5 stars Leader as a Mensch
    Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2011
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    A well written, easy to read book that encapsualtes everything managers and leaders need to be a real success. It is a truly inspirational read and I could relate well to the tree metaphor structure of the book. It's a fantastic book to dip in and out of when in need of some inspiration or just needing a general "uplift".
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  • bvs1216
    1.0 out of 5 stars only got to page two of the Foreward
    Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2010
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    That's when i read, incredulously, that whomever wrote the forward for Ms. Martinuzzi gives us an example of five political "Mensches":

    George Washington
    Abraham Lincoln
    Winston Churchill
    Mahatma Gandhi and
    BARACK OBAMA!!!

    Whether or not you agree with me, and most Americans do, that Obama is about as far away from a Mensch as you can get I just can't believe that ANYBODY would lump a President in his second year with these all time greats it astounds me

    I'm in the process of sending it back right don't know why anybody else didn't point this out what a dumb thing to put to paper
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  • Liz Plaster, M.Ed.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Connects what we know to EQ
    Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2010
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    The brain loves connections. In the book, "The Leader as a Mensch.." Bruna connects familiar leadership strategies with EQ, allowing the brain to make strong connections and put EQ leadership both into a context of what we know and what we need to know. It a must have for those of us that are leaders, work with leaders or are developing leaders. I highly recommend this book.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on July 11, 2015
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    Excellent book! True meaning of authenticity and emotional intelligence centered in the heart of Leadership.
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  • Kit
    5.0 out of 5 stars An easy read packed full of ideas that bring valuable reflection.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2013
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    This is a wonderful book which guides one through careful reflection and provides a valuable structure for leading a team in a way that puts relationships, values and purpose at its core. A fabulous book.
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  • mml
    4.0 out of 5 stars Well organised
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 10, 2016
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    Easy to understand. Well organised chapters. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will likely go back and read it again to remind myself of some of the points. Good book in general .
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