“If you ever met Karen Otazo, you certainly would read
her new Truth book. She is as she writes.
Engaging, pithy, memorable. Take Truth 33: “Questions
Unite; Answers Divide” - now ain’t that the truth. And
there are 51 other bon mots just like it. Open the book.
Read a truth. You will smile, reflect and be a better
leader for it.”
***Paul McLoughlin
The Krow Show
With Paul McLoughlin, aka ‘the work_wonk’
Live Online Radio Wednesdays at 1PM Eastern
Business.VoiceAmerica.com
"This book takes you on a tour “behind closed doors,” of
the landscape of leadership. Just as great military
leaders have to know the ground where a future battle
will take place, you as an aspiring leader will need to
know about the terrain that is covered in this book. And
the scope of the landscape here is impressive. It is not
just the expected areas such as vision, communication,
and team work, but also the important and often-undiscussable
matters such as how to select an assistant, the role of
BS, and the care and use of your body as a leadership
act. You can either hire Dr. Otazo as an executive coach
to impart her years of wisdom from working with great
leaders – or you can read this compelling book and get
the secrets here."
***Douglas T. (Tim)
Hall Professor of Organizational Behavior, Director,
Executive Development Roundtable, Boston University
School of Management
"Karen Otazo has written a must have book for leaders
and would-be leaders!
This gem of a book, “The Truth About Being a Leader and
Nothing But the Truth” contains concise, easy to
navigate chapters and useful tips. Best of all, she has
included additional reading as reference for those who
want more. The book explains the fundamental elements of
leadership in a direct manner. If you are a leader or
see yourself as one, this book offers practical and
honest ways to succeed. Otazo has created a tool that
can be referenced again and again ."
***Ellen Susman,
Producer/Host of PBS television show for women
"Balancing Your Life with Ellen Susman"
www.balancingyourlifeonline.com
Karen Otazo tops Jack Welch’s book, "On Winning," with
both her insight and depth .Amazing...
This book is Dr. Otazo’s Master Class on leadership."
***Regina Gill, Head
of Advertising Sales Germany/Austria, Financial Times
Europe
“I am so impressed with this book. I especially like the
point that there is no BS....it is straight to the
point, concise, clear and easy to read. My favorite
chapter is ‘A Leader Must Always Be On.’ I have lived
with this premise 24 hrs a day for 45 years. I like the
bathtub and fertilizer ideas! "
***Walter Johnson,
Chairman, Amegy Bank of Texas
"In this marvelous book, Dr Karen Otazo shares her
profound wisdom from decades as one of the most
respected coaches in the corporate world. Who better to
help every aspiring leader become the very best they can
be? . Practical yet thought provoking 'The Truth about
being a Leader' creates a holistic way of looking at the
roles of the leader. An added bonus is the further
reading section - which in 30 pages is a wonderful
summary of where the leader may go to learn more."
***Lynda Gratton
Professor of Management Practice, London Business
School, AIM Fellow
" Leading is about choices. We get them
right or make mistakes. What informs our decisions are
our frameworks and experiences. Dr. Otazo gives us a
rich mix of both. She is clear and crisp, practical and
theoretical. Help yourself make your choices. Read and
study this book to find a took kit for the “nuts and
bolts” of leading. She delivers a treasure chest of
perspectives and insights for all leaders. So whether
for the "mechanic" or the "architect" leader, or whether
you're an advanced, learning, remediating or novice
leader, this book's for you and for all of us who lead."
***John D. Hofmeister,
President and US Country Chair ,Shell Oil Company P O
Box 2463, Houston, TX 77252-2463, United States of
America
“The simple truth is that everyone who is, or aspires to
be, in a leadership position should keep this book close
to hand at all times. An excellent distillation of the
essential elements of leadership, this is a practical
resource tool that speaks with the voice of a trusted
friend and advisor. Clear and concise this
book has
something useful to say on just about every facet of
leadership. Dr Otazo, in print as in person, is always
wise and always pertinent.”
***Rosemarie Wallace,
Regional Managing Director, Reader's Digest Asia
“I very much enjoyed reading The Truth about Being a
Leader which accurately reflects so many of the
situations I have encountered in 40 years of business
life."
***Maarten van den
Bergh, Chairman Lloyds TSB Group plc
"From
her own vast experience as a coach and leader herself,
Karen Otazo has written a book that really does tell the
truth about what it takes to be a
leader. Those who want a book that will give easy
answers about leadership should look elsewhere. The
answers given here aren't the easy ones - but
they are the correct ones. This is the book that I will
be giving to my own clients in leadership positions -
and constantly referring to myself!"
***Mark
Forster; time management guru, Author of "Get Everything
Done and Still have Time to Play" and other books
"Put away all those leadership theories and pick up this
book. Dr.
Otazo presents real issues with pragmatic
strategies and immediately actionable
tactics. A must read for experienced and emerging
leaders and their coaches."
***Sheryl Spanier,
President, Sheryl Spanier & Company--leadership coaching
guru
"Whereas academics have leadership theory and successful
leaders like Jack Welch ("Winning") can relate their
experiences, Otazo speaks from having SEEN what works,
and what doesn't, across thousands of her client
managers. This is a very readable, practical manual,
chock full of savvy insights and advice."
***Brad Smart, Author
of Topgrading,
www.topgrading.com
"The Dr. Karen L. Otazo has allowed the 'Divine' to
enrich, bless and empower us with detailed insights that
make a difference. Simple tenets for complex times.
Elegant prose, proficient wit, sweet charm, tried and
tested expertise is what the global business community
needs...now. Like an ancient sage of old, her still
gentle prophetic voice is crying loud from the
wilderness of information clutter and foolishness will
guide us. Leaders will sing a "new song" in a strange
land."
***Dr. Alvin Augustus
Jones-CEO,
www.dralvinjones.com -
Be
“Karen Otazo writes with brilliant
clarity – this book contains a superbly crafted series
of impactful lessons which perfectly capture the
unconscious world of 'being a leader'.”
***Paul Norris,
Managing Director European Equities,
Lehman Brothers
"Dr Otazo brings a precise, frank assessment of the
dynamics most executives face at some point in their
career.
(Or, face over and over !). Her suggestions on how to
frame and 'deal' - provide a powerful jumpstart for
those prepared to listen"
***Chris O'Donohue :Vice President PepsiCo
International
'Leadership
is no mystery! Dr. Otazo not only breaks the code but
then arms her readers with sure-fire, time tested
wisdom. If you dare to grow…. Read on!'
***Jeff Mosely, CEO
Greater Houston Partnership
“The contents of Karen Otazo’s new book truly
live up to its title, The Truth About Being a Leader….
The many valuable insights in the book don’t come from
theory but from Dr. Otazo’s tremendous experience. The
good advice ranges from the importance of the leader’s
assistant to treating customers as part of the company’s
resources to playing it straight with the media.”
***Murray Weidenbaum, Honorary Chairman, Murray
Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government, and Public
Policy, Washington University in St Louis
"In Dr. Otazo’s work, you will find many truths and much
practical advice on leadership. This is a book where
you can pick your topic and cut to the chase."
***Courtenay Huff,
Partner, Accenture
"Dr. Otazo has produced a book that separates itself
from many of the business self help manuals that have
come on the market. Rarely, will you find such an honest
appraisal of the difficulties that every leader
encounters. She faces each situation with honesty,
integrity and a with a solution that is possible. It is
more than just a book. It is loaded with everyday
information that is of the utmost importance to be a
leader."
***Maury Feren, Communications Reporter WERE Radio,
Cleveland, Ohio
