The Big Leap

Thought-provoking, inspiring, a little preachy but otherwise VERY good...

I agree with other reviews that this book starts off feeling a little anthonyrobbinesque (yes I did just make that word up haha) - but I was intrigued to see where it went, and how it developed.
I found it extremely useful more as a springboard for exploring my own situation and my own limits. I am somewhat skeptical by nature, and so took the book as I do any self-help resource - with a good grain of salt and an open mind.
I would say that anyone expecting a manual for success will probably be somewhat disappointed - but anyone with the courage to look inside themselves and honestly ask what holds them back from happiness and success will find the book inspiring and thought provoking.
No book holds "the answers" in itself, but I think this book could help people to begin really *looking* for the answers.
I'm listening to this for the 2nd time, and am buying a copy for a friend. I think that speaks as loud as any long-winded review, hm? ;)

The Big Leap is full of wisdom and practical, applicable steps. I appreciate the depth of this book-it reflects a profound knowledge in psychology, relationship, spirituality and human potential. This is the real deal. I have at least 3 big new concepts from this book that I'm certain will be pivotal to my life. Thank you, Gay Hendricks.
The audio is read by the author, but don't be wary potential buyers. I often am disappointed with author-read material because they often don't have the "polish" of the professional readers. But Gay Hendricks' reading is an easy listen. The audio has the feeling of a caring friend/coach/ therapist imparting material they truly care about. Really, I can't say enough about this book. Get it.

Honestly, do we need to hear about how executives and CEOs are feeling ever again? Zone Of Genius? Zone Of Excellence? How about the "zone of be happy you still have a job"? This book needs to be more grounded to regular people. It does give some methods to improve attitude in the second half of the book.

Listening to this book was listening to one of those motivators that try to get you to become a great salesman, or make a lot of money - long on rah rah, much shorter on facts and actual information. The author is an academician but uses words and rhetoric to make his points. He tries to convince you that anecdotes are substitutes for data...he tells story after story of how he helped some of his famous clients/patients to overcome their issues (what ever happened to dr-patient confidentiality?) I am not saying that his approach might not work for some people, but I am saying that the tone of the presentaion and the lack of actual data made me feel like I was listening to sales pitch.

Very informative a lot of great Principles. It realy inspired me to break the Glas Ceiling.

Yes. I like his ability to to it acrosss his Ideas simpley

I enjoyed the notions presented, the positive outlook, and the authors committment.

This is my first listen

One man's view of the world

I'm not sold on the author's theories. He leaves a lot of room between here's a notion and here's how it plays out in the real world. It feels like there's a lot he's not saying. That's not to say that there aren't things to be gained from the book.

This book is really eye opening. Does this sound like you – You have success and things are going very well. Then something goes wrong and you end up back where you were. Has that happened in your career, with your finances or your relationships? If you said yes, The Big Leap is for you. It is about how to recognize your upper limit behavior and break through you self imposed glass ceiling.

It might take me years to implement all the wisdom in this book, but thanks to this book, I will take a lighthearted, 'hmm' approach to the learning. I was so ready for this. Between Don Miguel Luiz, Gary Zukav, Chopra, Byron Katie and now Hendricks...life is amazing and ever more amazing all the time.

Inspirational, uplifting, transformative... how can I add stars?

This is incredible to listen to. It motivates you to be your best.

The beginning is powerful, but then the book turns dull and inconsistent. It tries to be inclusive to many things, but lost my attention -and my interest- in the process.