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Two years ago, a friend urged me to read Lee Iacocca's book, Where Have All the Leaders Gone. Although I liked it, BobWhipple more forcefully emphasizes that leadership languishes at all levels of American society. If it is bad at the top, it is just as bad at the bottom. Simply, Whipple's approach is practical rather than theoretical; leadership needs constant nuturing. What can every organization do to improve its leadership ranks, and what can WE do to improve ourselves?

Best of all, Whipple, like Iacocca, is experienced and believable. Twenty years ago, Whipple headed the Kodachrome film division at Eastman Kodak--then with more than 2,000 employees. In other words, he has been in the front lines of a major American corporation producing a product the world has known and loved. However, unlike Lee Iacocca, he keeps most of that to himself. This book is not about Robert Whipple. Whipple rather wants us to understand that even the janitor can and should "succeed."

I admit I was surprised to find that a book already with 16 reviews has an Amazon sales rank above 4 million. Then again, my copy was not purchased at Amazon, either. Rather, I came to these pages seeking insight into the thoughts of other readers. With the exception of one idiot who didn't even bother to read the book, I was impressed by the reinforcement those readers offered. Is this book then on the verge of "breaking out," as my own publisher likes to say? It most certainly has that quality. Rarely have I better understood why so many institutions keep failing the American public (Obamacare, anyone?). Leadership is about remaining honest rather than shoving the truth under the rug. In the final analysis, Whipple is telling us exactly that. We can never have the country we want by constantly evading the consequences of our actions. Finger-pointing is never leadership. He has my vote and is deserving of yours.

"It's a must read for all students - and ALL business professionals. I hope you don't see yourself in his stories, but if you do... even if it's just a hint...please buy this book and learn the ins and outs of true E-Body Language. I have been wishing someone would write this book for years!"

"Understanding E-Body Language is a book that all professionals should read because everyone has the same issues with e-mail."

Bob Whipple has taken his many years experience as a leader and shared this with us in this book. He focused on trust and on removing the mystery about this most valued part of a relationship to help us realize its power but also its simplicity. Every manager and leader can lead with trust- and more importantly, should lead with trust. This book shows you how to do that and tells you why it is so important.

"The TRUST Factor is a must-read book for everyone seeking in depth knowledge of leadership principles. I have read many leadership books, and I can confidently say that The TRUST Factor is one of the top books in the field of leadership. The principles learned and the skills acquired from the book, which I use daily, continue to pay dividends in my professional and personal life. I have benefited greatly from reading The TRUST Factor."

I have read other books and articles on the subject of trust but few have motivated me to stop and analyze the "how to's" of creating trusting relationships with colleagues, boss, direct report or those lower in the organization. Bob's practical thought process and principles of trust are easy to understand and relate to one's personal leadership role and behavior. Leaders can't survive without feedback and part of feedback is the opportunity to look at one's behavior and think about how others react to you and honestly answer the questions around ethics, values and trust. Bob's book makes this process pleasant and approaches the subject without fear of the unknown or negativity. I encourage leaders, managers, supervisors or those thinking about career planning to read Bob's book and give this subject serious thought and practice. This book also provides language to use when asking for feedback on a sensitive subject.

Whipple, who has been named one of the top 100 thought leaders in the country, takes the concept of trust to a new level with his theory of reinforcing candor and the ratchet effect. His model for building trust has been recognized by Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard and reinforces that trust is one of the greatest characteristics a leader can develop with his/her team.

I am way less concerned about the context for this book, as identified in the title, as I am about the content, which I found to be immensely instructive, helpful and meaningful.

As someone who spends most of my time working inside organizations to assist them in creating high trust working enviromnments, I found this book to be right on the money in terms of its core philospohy and main message. I definitely recommend it to both internal and external practioners who are committed to more highly functioning workplaces.

Every good leader instinctively knows the importance of a high-trust environment. Bob Whipple's book provides insight on the why and how to build trust ... taking teams further and faster and making the leader's job more rewarding.

Bob Whipple is one of the clearest thinkers I have come across in the trust profession. I have read over a dozen books on trust over the last year and suggest this book to anyone interested in this important subject. Any time I "dog ear" several quotes and learn something new- my reading time was well spent. Whipple has a unique take on what it takes to be trusted in a relationship- his concept of "reinforcing candor" is something that we should all embrace. A clear and an important read...

"Understanding E-body Language successfully tackles the difficult minefield of nuances in e-mail communications that all who participate need to be aware of and practice. A must read!"

Bob Whipple writes from the heart, and from experience, for every every leader at every level. Of all the leadership competencies, trust is foundational. Whipple's trust model, with Reinforcing Candor at the heart, clearly spells out the enabling actions that a leader can practice every day to create a positive trust account. He uses stories and examples that are easy to relate to, and to learn from, in many different situations. "Leading with Trust..." is the kind of book you want to carry with you and share with others - it's that important.

"Great leaders know that trusting relationships are the cornerstone of a successful organization. In Leading with Trust is like Sailing Downwind, Bob  Whipple focuses on the importance of creating and building trust within your company-more critical than ever in today's turbulent business climate. Read this book today and you'll be applying it tomorrow."

I highly recommend Bob Whipple as a trusted adviser and valued thought leader. In his book "Leading With Trust is Like Sailing Downwind", Bob provides an innovative and unique model for building trust that is easy to follow, yet profound in its implications. Bob's teachings on building trust as the cornerstone of leadership are visionary. Not only is he well versed and experienced in the areas of effective leadership, he clearly demonstrates a passion for the subject matter that I find unmatched in other writings. I highly recommend this book for anyone at any professional level that considers themselves to be a leader.

This book is a treasure that should be on every manager's or supervisor's desk, not just on their bookshelves. I'm trying to figure out how to get my employer to have a mandatory workshop for everyone in the administration. In his concise and highly-readable book, Whipple addresses six myths about leadership, spells out thirteen truths, and speaks to critical issues facing all leaders. By giving specifics that apply to a variety of structures and situations, Whipple has created a resourse that will help leaders understand how to create an effective team that uses time wisely in pursuit of worthy goals.

Bob Whipple has written a compelling look at trust in the workplace. While trust has been examined before, Bob takes a more practical,common-sense approach which addresses the myths of leadership; the behaviors of high trust leaders; and the critical importance of reinforcing candor. I like the connections Bob makes to Emotional Intelligence; his knowledgeable (and useful) references to other leadership works; and his great quotations. In sum, this is a short, thought-provoking book on trust that all managers should read, and all organization consultants should reference.

"An exceptional ambassador of trust, Bob Whipple helps build great leaders. Leading With Trust Is Like Sailing Downwind highlights the simple but profound truth that trust is the driving force behind good leadership, and an invaluable performance multiplier for organizations. Whipple expertly empowers you to build a winning crew and puts the tiller in your hand. Well done!"

This is one of the best books that I have read all year. Its contents I would recommend not only to those in management or aspiring management, but for workers of all stations who are interested in acquiring a more productive interpersonal perspective/strategy at work. I found it to be a smooth read with plenty of thought provoking content, an excellent read for your entire company, mandatory for management.

When it comes to understanding the value and strategic importance of trust in the business world, Bob Whipple is without peer. He demonstrates this once again with his latest book, Leading with Trust is Like Sailing Downwind. Using practical examples to back up his concepts, Whipple brings what could be a watery, vague notion into sharp focus with urgency and immediacy. Readers come away with pragmatic, instantly implementable tactics based on trust that lead to real and profitable outcomes. Plus, it's just a fun read.

The first book of Bob's I read was "Understanding E-Body Language: Building Trust Online." His next book, "Leading with Trust," is even better than his first. Too many business leaders today emphasize short-term actions rather than fully embracing long-term growth and development strategies that truly improve an organization. The short-term actions often neglect the basic human factors that build trust and improve workforce effectiveness. "Leading with Trust" is an excellent book that all leaders may want to read. The advice in the book is consistent with the research about effective leadership while also including simple, practical advice about building the trust and commitment among employees that will lead organizations to long-term success.

"The TRUST Factor draws from real life experiences and provides the reader with an easily understandable guide to leadership. The insight it provides isn't something that can be gained in a short time. I would recommend this book to anyone genuinely interested in enhancing his or her leadership abilities."