Eight Keys to Greatness

by Gene N. Landrum

Book Overview

What motivated a man trained in theology to uncover the theory of evolution? How did a shop owner's daughter become Prime Minister of a very chauvinistic nation? How did a man with a severe hearing problem invent the phonograph and the first sound movie camera? What prompted an 8th-grade dropout to unravel the technical mysteries of the catalytic engine? And why did somebody who "could not write" turn into one of the most prolific and successful authors...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1573926868
• ISBN13: 9781573926867
• Release Date: July 1999
• Publisher: Prometheus Books
• Length: 285 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Fascinating!

Landrum has figured out 8 key behavioral traits critical to success that the truly great possess -- and says they can be learned. His descriptions of great people according to these traits, such as charisma, self-confidence, drive and intuition are fascinating and illuminating. He doesn't hold back on what the downside of some of these traits are, and some of those descriptions were sobering. A taxonomy of "greatness," it's a wonderful read. It's worth reading just to know that when he considered starting Disneyland, Disney had to go against the recommendations of his Board of Directors and experts such as the Stanford Research Institute. All the reasons they gave why the park would fail, turned out to be the reasons why it succeeded. Uh oh!

This is a GREAT Book

This is an exta ordinary book, which opened my eyes. It taught me that greatness is learned not inherited. Also it tells you the eight keys that can make one great. This book is inspirational and most importantly it teaches everyone who is ready to listen, how to become great..Invesment well worth..

Very good, very strong book on greatness. No fluff here!

As with his other books, Dr. Landrum doesn't kid around here. He isn't out to psych you up or pump you full of platitudes. He lays it all out, the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to greatness. Then, he not only shows you what it takes to be great, but how to do it. If you're tired of the feel-good fluff out there, give this book a try. While it motivated the hell out of me, some of his stories scared the hell out of me as well. But then, that's the way it is out on the battlefield.

IF YOU WANT TO BE THE BEST...LEARN FROM THE BEST !

This book reaches deep inside of you and grabs you. Once you pick it up it is very hard to put down. Dr. Landrum hits all key points that any person can relate to. It is inspirational and leaves you charged! If you want to be truly a success story, read this book. I thought the book was so good I purchased many more for friends and clients. Thanks Dr. Landrum

A one night wonder read.

Gene does it again! Not only have his past books kept me alive and kicking, they gave me the actual stories behind the people - to keep me from going insane as I pursued my own dream. Only this time, in a very elegant manner, he has distilled from the stories what actually works.