Chief Inspiration Officer: How to Lead the Team Everyone Wants to Be On

Led a book club in the office using this book, and it had not only better results than expected, but was fun! Everyone in the group adopted the terminology, has recommended to someone else, and have all taken steps to be better. Such an easy read with great content. Definitely will read again.

I am always on the lookout for resources that can truly make a difference in our leadership development. This book has become a cornerstone of our training programs. We purchased multiple copies of this book for our entire leadership team, and the impact has been profound. ur leaders found the techniques easy to implement and immediately effective in fostering a more innovative and engaged team culture. Aligning team goals with the organization’s vision has helped us streamline our efforts and work more cohesively towards our objectives. & The sections on refining hiring practices and navigating difficult conversations have provided our HR team with the tools to make better hiring decisions and handle tough discussions with confidence and professionalism.

I am an entrepreneur and CEO of a mid-size company that experienced tremendous growth in the last couple of years. I was struggling to understand why I was so frustrated with employees on the daily. I was busy working 80+hours a week. I made time for this book and it was well worth it.It was so impactful that I ended up researching the author to see what other resources she had to offer. I invested in her coaching sessions and it has been the most helpful and eye-opening experience. Her book is great, her coaching sessions will take you to the next level. Val is an amazing mentor, coach, creative leader, and company culture expert. I highly recommend her coaching sessions.I also invested in using her book and online courses to teach my management team. Some of my team have been in a leadership role for years, others were brand new. Everyone benefited from her courses and were motivated and eager for more. I signed up several of my directors and HR staff with coaching classes with her and received only positive feedback.Thank you, Val, for helping me improve my company in ways I couldn’t have done without your insight and expertise.

I bought this book from Audible, so I listened and not read it. The author herself reads it, which honestly when she says “I did, my results, I…” gets annoying after a while. That said, it was a quick lesson and her advice has acronyms that help you remember solutions. I definitely got information from the book and would recommend it. But, it is not going to blow your mind with revolutionary information.

I’ve read 100’s of leadership books over the years. This is an easy to read, but reminder about what our position as leaders truly is along with some good practical steps to stay on track.

Now, more than ever inspiring leaders are sorely needed across the workplace.Read this book and apply immediately!Leadership cannot be successful or sustainable without these qualities outlined in the book: personal responsibility, trust, support, being proactive and so much more. Not only will you become your own Chief Inspiration Officer, but you will lead others as a master influencer with these tools and frameworks in place.One of my favorite frameworks is the CRAVE culture for teams: Connection, Reliability, Appreciation, Value, and Effective Communication. It's so easy to get caught up in more tactical topics like compensation, but if these 5 things are embraced within a team, teams flourish and those other conversations aren't as relevant. One stat shared in the book is that teams that have a high-trust culture have 74% less stress - the kind of culture I think we can all strive for and is illustrated in this book.What a refreshing book on how to create inspiration that can lead to more impact and feel good while doing it!

This book is a must have for new or experienced leaders, individuals or teams. The framework is actionable and practical. The exercises bring about awareness to blind spots and where judgement, absolutes, and “stories” are dampening growth and joy. Of all growth, leadership, business etc books I’ve read; this is THE one. Big thank you to author Val Ries!

I am always looking for powerful frameworks, tools and approaches that I can use to help teams be more effective -- this book is chock full of new approaches and great ideas on how to lead with purpose, clarity and impact. If you want to improve your relationship with your team and watch the positive changes unfold, you need this book. It is like having an executive and leadership coach right in your pocket, guiding you through the employee challenges you face every day. Whether you're a new manager or more seasoned, whether you have specific issues or just want to be a better leader, you'll find lots of ideas you can put to work immediately. Plus, you'll resonate with the stories of other leaders who learned how to be a more inspirational leader and saw the immediate pay-offs to productivity, employee engagement, and work satisfaction. Highly recommended!