Flipping the Switch...: Unleash the Power of Personal Accountability Using the QBQ!

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In his bestselling book QBQ!

Miller revealed how personal accountability helps to create opportunity, overcome obstacles, and achieve goals by eliminating blame, complaining, and procrastination. Stronger organizations, more dynamic teams, and healthier relationships. Now Miller takes readers to the next level to show how they can use the power of the QBQ!

When a light switch is flipped the flow of energy that is released reaches the lightbulb in an instant, bringing it to life. Similarly, asking the right kind of question-a QBQ-is the first step to empowering what Miller calls the Advantage Principles-five essential practices that will lead to a richer experience in every aspect of life: Miller is the founder of QBQ, Inc. Miller By John G. Personal Growth Management Category: Also by John G. See all books by John G.

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Jan 02, Mike Green rated it liked it. Great daily read Good follow up to the amazing QBQ book. I recommend as a practical guide to implement all the life changing principles from that game changer book. Feb 07, Dave rated it it was amazing. Very practical and easy to read companion to QBQ. I was able to take several lessons and add them to daily practice. I will also be sharing them with our company. Jan 01, Katie rated it it was amazing.

Taking personal accountability is certainly a skill I need to refine. This book helps identify steps to do so. Feb 25, Jason Cox rated it really liked it Shelves: Pretty good book overall. Definitely start with the previous book - QBQ, which discusses the fundamental concept of making sure you're asking the right questions to make forward progress.

Unleash the Power of Personal Accountability Using the QBQ!

Each section gives a relatively brief discussion of the principle, how it relates the the QBQ concept, and an entertai Pretty good book overall. Each section gives a relatively brief discussion of the principle, how it relates the the QBQ concept, and an entertaining anecdote to visualize the concept in action. This is a brief book with simple concepts that should still help keep you more focused and productive in your work and personal life. Well worth the read. Jun 17, Jen rated it liked it Shelves: He gave us letters, examples, and demonstrations of how the principles can work in our lives, but at only a little over pages long, I felt that space could have been used more wisely.

Rather than reading examples, I'd have preferred to read more about how to apply these principles more carefully to my own life. All in all, this was still a worthwhile read. It wasn't exactly what I expected but neither was it a waste of time. Jan 07, Tommy Milazzo rated it it was amazing. Responsibility is important to anyone, right? This short novel goes through the steps of taking personal accountability and take action in your life. It has a step by step walkthrough of how you can become a better person and lead a more prosperous life.

Giving real life examples in the text really drives the point home too. Seeing other peoples' problems and how they work with them help you to formulate your own ideas and solutions in your life.

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone Responsibility is important to anyone, right? I would definitely recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn a valuable point that can help you lead a better life, and move on being more responsible. Jun 03, Wellington rated it really liked it. This book I read cover to cover while sitting in the waiting room of the doctor's office.

So, chalk one complaint for the doctor and chalk one refreshing point for the book. You can summarize this book by just saying "Take ownership". It's nothing new that we have probably not heard before in some corporate seminar or college class. Sometimes, though it's nice to hear some stories of an ownership mindset that actua This book I read cover to cover while sitting in the waiting room of the doctor's office.

Sometimes, though it's nice to hear some stories of an ownership mindset that actually generates some positive returns.

John Miller has done it again, QBQ was a recommended read by my area director. These books are great, I've started to eliminate victim thinking and taking accountability for my actions. Repetition is the motor for learning. I try and keep the QBQ message in front of my mind in all situations. Ask yourself the right questions and you'll have a completely different outlook on life and stressful situations.

Moving on to his next book Outstanding!! Aug 01, Lain rated it really liked it. Not the beefiest book on the block ish pages with big type , this little volume is still full of great insights. Nothing earth-shaking, but plenty of reminders of how to remove yourself from the victim mentality and move forward in life. There are also many anecdotes that help drive the points home. Easy to read, uplifting, encouraging. I'm looking forward to reading QBQ as well. Apr 08, J Crossley rated it liked it.

This book promotes personal responsibility by using five aspects: Oct 02, Jon rated it liked it Shelves: This was a fast read.

Flipping the Switch: Unleash the Power of Personal Accountability Using the Qbq!

Instead of looking outside of ourselves and blaming, look for solutions we can and do have control over. There were several good stories in the book illustrating the principle of personal accountability. Mar 26, Carolyn rated it liked it. A good, short read to encourage us all to stop grumbling and blaming yes, I'm guilty too! A fast way to recharge us to be better employees and also applies to our personal lives.

Aug 10, Lori rated it it was ok Shelves: Even outside my general type, this self-help tome was particularly grating. For god's sake, it has an acronym in the title. The general public doesn't automatically translate "QBQ. Feb 22, Aldin rated it really liked it. The book is very intresting, pretty much its all about takeing the negativity away. I like the book over all very short read. Jun 11, Robert Wood rated it it was amazing. A must read for all employees in all organizations. All organizations would do them selves a great bit of good by making these two books a requirement for employment.

May 08, Sarah Beth rated it liked it.

I read this for a book club at work. I'm generally disdainful of self-help books in general and I can't say that this was any great exception but it did have some general practical life advice.

Basically, turn everything inwards and don't blame others. Not a bad principal.

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