Description
The book is divided into three sections:
PART 1. PERSONAL BLIND SPOTS. A summary of the individual biases, misbeliefs, or misconceptions hindering personal effectiveness and insights into how to expand your self-awareness, mindset, and results.
PART 2. RELATIONAL BLIND SPOTS. An outline of the 1-on-1 communication dynamics that often disrupt healthy relationships and ideas on how to improve your personal impact with others.
PART 3. ORGANIZATIONAL BLIND SPOTS. An assessment and interpretation of the blind spots hindering group cohesion, and strategies on how to improve team health and holistic momentum.
Take a moment to ponder the following questions and reflect on the personal implications. Each question will be answered in various chapters throughout the book:
- How do I affect others and what must I learn, re-learn, or unlearn to be effective?
- What blind spots negatively affect my relationships, self-awareness, and personal impact?
- Am I as relevant to my customers, and associates as I think?
- Am I present, transparent and vulnerable, embracing the moment with others?
- Am I effective at sharing my personal story and embracing other’s stories?
- What are the mindsets, behaviors, and strategies of high-performing teams and organizations?
- What is the psychology and mindset of top performers in all facets of life?
- What are the lies, biases or roadblocks that can hinder my own personal plan?
There is also a thoughtful Intro by Bryan Gildenberg, SVP, Commerce, for the Omnicom Commerce Group.
BRYAN GILDENBERG –
Senior Vice President Commerce, Omnicom Commerce Group and former Chief Knowledge Officer, Kantar Retail Consulting Practice
Jason Reiser – President of MPG (Former Senior Leader at Family Dollar & Dollar General) –
“Dan’s body of work and approach gets at the heart of what drives an organization. It’s people and their passions. His genuine and authentic approach to everything he works on demonstrates to anyone truly listening that the “how” is as important as the ‘what’. I learn something new that I can put into practice every time l speak with him.”
Chris Dimos, Chief Operating Officer, AccentCare –
Wow!! Once again Dan has challenged us to look inside first and prioritize, develop, and enhance the most important “capital” in our lives……Human Capital!
Bruce Kramer, Senior Vice President North America Consumer Division, Wahl Clipper Corporation –
Dan Mack has been a part of my professional life and growth as a leader for over a decade. He brings unique insights to interpersonal relationships and business interactions while doing it in a concise and actionable way. Everyone who has participated in his leadership events comes away raving about what they have learned. Dan is a rare find in that he is extremely genuine and authentic. I guarantee this book will make a positive difference in your life.
Craig Dubitsky, Chief Innovation Strategist of Colgate-Palmolive, Founder of Hello Brands and Co-Founder of EOS –
When it comes to ‘looking closer,’ no one is better than Dan. He always gets to the literal and figurative heart of the matter, the issue, the founder, and the brand. Dan listens intently, without judgment, leaning in with an earnestness borne of his wonder for what’s possible. Dan is magic, and his closer looks into business and life are going to dramatically expand your thinking and your options.
Wayne Bennett – Senior Vice President, Retail of ECRM/RangeMe –
LOOK CLOSER offers a practical guide, measured in real-life experiences, on how to be a better person and leader. In the age of hyper-competition, geopolitical risk, pandemics, and more, the true sense of competitive advantage just might be the principles Dan outlines in his new book.
Stacey Ramstedt VP of Marketing, Specialty Hair Care at Church & Dwight –
Working with Dan Mack as a coach has changed me. He has helped me become an emotionally healthy leader and create high-performing teams. His approach is insightful and provocative; his blueprint is actionable. This is not a journey for the faint of heart but one of real courage, self-reflection, vulnerability, and self-discovery.
Lisa Paley, President HALEON North America (Formerly GSK Consumer Healthcare) –
LOOK CLOSER pushes in all the right areas to keep a leader growing. Grab ahold of Dan’s blueprint to uncover your blind spots and stay relevant as a leader. If ever there was a time that leaders need to face the brutal facts, it is in these uncertain and complex times when even more is needed and expected from leaders.
Bob Ford, Vice President, Head of US Field Sales, Health and Wellbeing Collective (Division of Unilever) –
Dan’s book “Look Closer” provides amazing insight into self-discovery and self-reflection. His research
and coaching experiences in identifying and providing solutions to personal, relational, and organizational “blind spots” are thought-provoking. A must-read for staying true to yourself while enhancing personal development and professional relationships.
Gary Gatton, CEO, Traditional Medicinals –
Just when you think that you’ve got a leadership trait mastered, Dan has a way of adding a new perspective, peeling away the outer layer. You suddenly realize that you’ve only scratched the surface. His thoughtful and insightful style has been helping people to become more empathetic and effective leaders for years.
Nick Rini, Regional Vice President of North America, i-Health, Inc a Division of DSM –
Dan has been a pioneer in bringing EQ, and human dynamics to the forefront of leading high-performing teams. His coaching and leadership forums continue to bring people together to discuss vulnerability, courage, curiosity, and empathy as tools in locking professional and personal growth.
Beth Stiller, Chief Executive Officer, Massage Envy –
Some people inspire us and leave a lasting impact on our careers. Dan put me on a path to look deeply at what type of leader I was and who I hoped to become. He encouraged me to not only write my leadership story but to convey it with transparency. Dan is a master at uncovering and sharing what makes successful leaders stand out, acting as a powerful and inspiring force in the industry.