Comments on: From “Girls’ Guide” to Samurais

By: Susan L. Reid of "Discovering Your Inner Samurai

Susan L. Reid of "Discovering Your Inner Samurai — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 13:35:19 +0000

Agreed Doug, all of us, men and women, have our best successes when we are applying both sides of our brain. For what other purpose would we have the amazing corpus callosum that connects the left and right cerebral hemispheres of our brains, if not for whole brain thinking?

By: Doug Tuggle

Doug Tuggle — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 21:50:55 +0000

As they say, I am “of the male persuasion,” and I would like to note that Susan Reid’s book is just as useful for us males as it seems to be for females. I would characterize some of the utility of the book is that it stresses “whole brain” thinking and “whole person” thinking; I have had my best successes both in the classroom (I have taught in business schools, psychology departments, and computer science departments) and in the so-called “real world” (I have been an active consultant for 40+ years) in applying both sides of my brain and exhibiting supposed feminine characteristics when appropriate (I listen a lot; I emphasize a lot; I worry about people’s spiritual development; etc.). Having read her book, Susan Reid’s book is now a constantly used reference manual for me.

By: Susan L. Reid of "Discovering Your Inner Samurai

Susan L. Reid of "Discovering Your Inner Samurai — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:50:21 +0000

As others have already reflected, “Discovering Your Inner Samurai” is a whole brain business book. It encourages women to get in touch with their inner wisdom — what I like to call their Inner Samurai. It teaches women how to trust their inner knowing and take aligned action steps leading to business success.

That, takes a willingness to step out of the comfort zone of either right-brain or left-brain thinking, into a more “whole-istic” way of being that combines savvy business acumen with inner wisdom. This book was written with the intention of being on the forward-edge platform of conscious business creation.

By: Linda Childs, Bookmark This Spot

Linda Childs, Bookmark This Spot — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:01:33 +0000

I loved Diane’s willingness to go outside of her comfort zone to read and comment about Susan’s book. This book has something for everyone. It provides tools for discovering what is at the core of one’s motivation for starting a business (discovering your inner voice) as well as nuts and bolts techniques such as time management and brain storming ideas. I think Susan’s book reflects the change towards being more conscience in doing business. And that, I feel, certainly translates to being successful.

By: Carol McClelland of Green Career Central

Carol McClelland of Green Career Central — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:43:31 +0000

For a business to succeed the owner must be motivated to take the actions necessary to build and run it. For some the motivation comes from tracking the numbers and wanting to grow. For others the motivation comes from an internal place. This is especially true for business owners who have a creative/intuitive focus to their business. For these business owner feeling aligned with your business vision is critical to your success. If your logical mind and your intuitive mind are on different pages, it’s like having one foot on the gas and one foot on the brake. You don’t go very far. Susan Reid’s book gives us the practical tools to get behind our businesses 100% from a logical standpoint and an intuitive standpoint. Thanks for sharing your wisdom, Susan.

By: Jina Daigle MS, LPC

Jina Daigle MS, LPC — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:28:42 +0000

I loved Diane’s thought about stepping out of our comfort zone occasionaly. A popular behavior style assessment I do with groups and individuals heightens awareness of how behavior prefernces can be different withing four style groups. While some prefer logic and reason, others are more attracted to emotion and spirit. As Frank’s note stated, Susan’s book is wonderful mix of all of these and reflects a well rounded approach in her writing… and with her clients. Stretching comfort zones is a necessary step with any change…and it takes change to move us towards our dreams. I think Susan’s book can speak to everyone, regardless of style preference, who is starting a new business.

By: frank belcastro

frank belcastro — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 02:55:58 +0000

Motivational books may not be Danielson’s style but they are mine. DISCOVER YOUR INNER SAMURAI isn’t just a nuts-and-bolts book but really one that deals with your emotional intelligence. Real success comes from the affective aspect of any situation: passion, drive, inspiration, commitment, sensitivity to self and others. The first assessment in business success, indeed, any success, is self assessment: weaknesses as well as strengths in the four aspects of self–physical, emotional and spiritual, intellectual, and social. This book is your guide to all of these–and more!

By: Dana at Nine Tomatoes - Energy Drawings

Dana at Nine Tomatoes - Energy Drawings — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:58:32 +0000

I agree that Susan’s book is inspirational, especially if you’re a woman considering starting her own business. Successful women from Jane Goodall to Helen Thomas have spoken openly about trusting their inner wisdom when faced with obstacles, namely in a male-dominated corporate world. Susan encourages all women to look within for the wisdom they seek, and to be courageous in stepping out into the world with that knowledge.

By: Susan L Reid of "Discovering Your Inner Samurai"

Susan L Reid of "Discovering Your Inner Samurai" — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 17:57:47 +0000

Thank you, Diane, for reviewing and endorsing my book. One of my favorite chapters is the one on “Tao,” where I talk about “The Book of Five Rings” from a female warrior’s perspective. This female warrior perspective is one I equate to the female entrepreneur’s journey to business success. Musashi’s nine rules are rich with symbolism and meaning for both business women and business men.