“Top Performance: How to Develop Excellence in Yourself and Others” by Zig Ziglar

“Top Performance: How to Develop Excellence in Yourself and Others” (REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION) by Zig Ziglar

I have never read any books by Zig Ziglar but my parents have spoken highly of him so I was really interested in reading this revised and updated edition of this book. I was drawn immediately to part of the title “How to develop excellence in yourself and others”. I really like that approach-that I’m not just trying to improve myself…I’m encouraging and motivating others to excel as well.

As it states in the preface, “managing people” becomes a high priority if we are to be successful. I manage over 12 employees in the small business where I work on a daily basis so I am always looking for ideas on how to better myself and how to encourage and help others.

I was drawn to some of the chapters in this book like “Look for the Good”, The top five P’s of a top performing business”, “Managing Productivity” and “A formula for motivation”. This book promises readers that it will include ideas on how to “direct people’s energies and stimulate their desire to excel”, “overcome and correct poor management practices”, “develop a healthy self image”, “improve relationships and communication” and many other things!

I liked all the personal stories and experiences in this book and I can’t wait to continue reading and applying the principles that I’ve learned to my own work and business. I liked that they included “performance principles” at the end of every chapter, which is like a quick summary and things to remember from that chapter. I really enjoyed the last chapter “It Takes Time”. “Take time to get started, to grow, to be healthy, to play, to be quiet, and take time for those you love.” Excellent self help book!

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

About the Book:
Did you realize that 85 percent of the reason people obtain job security, achievement, and promotion is due to their attitude?

In this new edition of the classic book, you’ll learn how to get the most out of yourself and others by developing people management skills. You will also be introduced to the qualities needed for good leadership and specific solutions for overcoming and correcting poor management practices. Rich with anecdotes and vivid illustrations, Top Performance provides specialized instruction for improving relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates to achieve maximum effectiveness in any profession. This new edition includes three new chapters and a new foreword by Tom Ziglar.

No matter what your profession is, Top Performance will help you become your best, motivate others to excel, and boost the quality of your organization.

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Biography
The late Zig Ziglar was a motivational speaker, teacher and trainer who traveled the world over delivering his messages of humor, hope, and encouragement. As a world renowned author and speaker, Zig had an appeal that transcended barriers of age, culture and occupation. From 1970 until 2010, he traveled over five million miles across the world delivering powerful life improvement messages, cultivating the energy of change. Recognized by his peers as the quintessential motivational genius of our times, Zig Ziglar’s unique delivery style and powerful messages earned him many honors, and today he is still considered one of the most versatile authorities on the science of human potential.

Mr. Ziglar wrote over thirty celebrated books on personal growth, leadership, sales, faith, family and success, including Born to Win, See You at the Top, Developing the Qualities of Success, Raising Positive Kids in a Negative World, Top Performance, Courtship After Marriage, Over The Top, and Secrets of Closing the Sale. Nine titles have been on the best seller lists; his books and audios have been translated into over thirty-eight languages and dialects. Zig Ziglar was a committed family man, dedicated patriot, and an active church member.