This book’s conclusion encourages readers to reread this book again at a later time. At the beginning of the book, I would find that admonition a bit pompous; even halfway through, I would have laughed at the suggestion. However, the book finishes much stronger than it begins, and in that light, I can see the value of rereading it for several reasons.
First, this quick read is organized in short, digestible segments that are easy to access. Second, as Bornancin moves from practical advice to self-perception, the book finishes much stronger than it begins. In the final of four parts, he approaches the heart of leadership with foundational relevancy, and that ending left me wondering whether I missed elements earlier in the book that I could now better access. Finally, applying some foundational perspectives in my own life over time might peel off some thick skin around earlier lessons that I might have originally found a bit trite.
This book isn’t destined to be an all-time classic, but any book that got better as I read more certainly deserves applause. As a criticism, the author seems to want to pump his business more than write a first-rate book. If he’s to continue to write good books, he’s going to have to grow more comfortable letting his company’s name sit more humbly in his bio. A great book will still draw great interest through an understated mechanism.
That said, I saw real potential as this book went on, and I’d like to hear more insights from this new-to-me author. To succeed, he’s going to have to show the heart more earlier in the book to pull in readers, though, and tell more dynamic stories instead of listing short tips. As an avid reader of business books, I believe the potential is there, though…
The Power of Going All-In: Secrets for Success in Business, Leadership, and Life
By Brandon Bornancin
Narrated by George Newbern
Text copyright (c) 2025
Wiley
Audio copyright (c) 2025
Ascent Audio
ASIN B0CXQLMJSC
Length: 5:37
Genre: Leadership
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