John Peitzman’s The Build Framework- A Heart-Based System for Person and Professional Growth is a remarkably helpful and insightful guide allowing readers to gain motivation f... read moreJohn Peitzman’s The Build Framework- A Heart-Based System for Person and Professional Growth is a remarkably helpful and insightful guide allowing readers to gain motivation for success. Whether that success be personal orientated or business, this easy to read-grasp book can be used as a motivational tool for self-help or a great resource for those seeking to teach others how to succeed. The “real life” examples and scenarios given throughout the book are extremely relatable and easily understood. Peitzman’s emphasizes on listening to your own intuition or “gut feeling”. If the business situation or personal situation you are in feels bad to you, then correct it accordingly. If the situation is good, the jump on that good feeling bandwagon! I enjoyed how the concepts of this book can be used both in professional and personal situations in life. Most likely, if a person is not happy with their professional life, it will affect their personal life, and vice versa. Highly recommend reading, and sharing with others! read less

I suppose we all get to a point in time in our lives where we become complacent and stop striving for improvement. I know I have so I purchased this book in hopes of reignitin... read moreI suppose we all get to a point in time in our lives where we become complacent and stop striving for improvement. I know I have so I purchased this book in hopes of reigniting the drive I once had to better myself. This book absolutely delivers that! The author is very passionate about his content; thus making the reading inspirational. It was very easy to follow, well written, everyone and anyone can apply these simple principles to their lives. It is quick and stimulating reading, and I was completely amazed when the author encouraged the readers to keep in touch and provided his website in the event a reader needed guidance or had any questions!! You don’t see that everyday!! I will continue to read this book again and again I’m sure. Well worth the investment! read less

I like that book explains how a person can build success in all types of arenas. The book taught me positive thinking and it motivated me to succeed in my business. I learned ... read moreI like that book explains how a person can build success in all types of arenas. The book taught me positive thinking and it motivated me to succeed in my business. I learned how to manage any life challenges in my life. I learned how to implement different strategies by building relationships with other business people. read less

Reading this book as a self help book, I found that it wasn’t exactly what I expected. However, when you read as a professionals guide, there is much more to gain. The BUILD f... read moreReading this book as a self help book, I found that it wasn’t exactly what I expected. However, when you read as a professionals guide, there is much more to gain. The BUILD framework addresses so many obstacles that face businesses today, whether it’s a small business or you’re just part of management or the likes. As someone who has worked in dysfunctional business environments, I really could identify with this book and the frustrations that it aims to solve. It is a good representation of how personnel relations are critical to a business and how important it is to have all members of a team “rowing the boat in the Same direction”. Would definitely recommend for business professionals who need insight on accomplishing goals and organizing their team mindset. read less

Wow! John Peitzman (JP as he refers to himself) shares the BUILD Framework, a method for delivering excellence in all areas of life. The BUILD Framework approach takes on a ho... read moreWow! John Peitzman (JP as he refers to himself) shares the BUILD Framework, a method for delivering excellence in all areas of life. The BUILD Framework approach takes on a holistic approach to excellence that is built on treating people well and striving to do the right thing. The advice is down to earth and delivered with an easy to understand casualness. Each chapter illustrates one aspect of the BUILD Framework and is organized in an easy to follow path. To illustrate each point, little anecdotes from JP’s life are sprinkled in to show the effectiveness of each aspect of the framework and how it works. At the end of each chapter, there are challenges for the reader to undertake to better carry out each aspect of the framework. Overall, it is a quick read and worth going back over to reread. JP’s main point is that by making meaningful connections, learning from these connections, making decisions, and then living out those decisions can make a calm sea out of a rough life. Though JP uses examples mostly from a corporate perspective, the points are equally applicable to personal growth. Regardless of your position in a workforce, there is an important takeaway from the BUILD Framework for anyone.Overall, I found the BUILD Framework to be very helpful and I reference it as I try to work on improving excellence in my own life. read less

“The BUILD Framework” by John Peitzman is comprehensive guide to streamlining your business and making it everything it can be to give the customer the best experience. By fo... read more“The BUILD Framework” by John Peitzman is comprehensive guide to streamlining your business and making it everything it can be to give the customer the best experience. By following the outline, you can put your heart and mind in the right place. Once you have your mind set to the right orientation, you can lead your team with a sense of unity and perform to levels that you never thought possible. The BUILD system is an acronym with the first step being build relationships. Everything goes back to that to make the most of your company. Peitzman has lived an interesting and storied life and he peppers his principles with anecdotes from his extensive business and life history. There are inspirational quotes woven into the stories as well as actionable suggestions as to how to apply the principles. I liked how he also included what he called “emotional contractions” or possible challenges that a person could have to applying the principles. I would recommend this book to anybody trying to lead in business or any other type of organization. read less

John Peitzman's The BUILD Framework - A Heart-Based System for Personal and Professional Growth is a strategic guide to connecting with others and motivating people to succeed... read moreJohn Peitzman's The BUILD Framework - A Heart-Based System for Personal and Professional Growth is a strategic guide to connecting with others and motivating people to succeed. It is a fairly quick read and easy to grasp. The framework seeks to teach you how to get from "Struggleville" to smoother sailing for your life and for your team. JP's specific examples of real life business scenarios where BUILD has been applied were interesting and easy to understand. Whether applied to your personal or business relationships, this book can help you create deeper understanding and better rapport with others. read less

My life has been all over the place, but I'm so glad I came across Peitzman's book. Peitizman definitely insists the power of your own intuition. If you feel a situation is g... read moreMy life has been all over the place, but I'm so glad I came across Peitzman's book. Peitizman definitely insists the power of your own intuition. If you feel a situation is good or bad, he encourages to definitely listen to those internal instructions. I love how he goes back and constantly reinstills the lessons he taught in the previous chapters, that way they are always ingrained. If you are anxious to jump start your business, this book contains short chapters and with straight to the point advise. You can trust in Peitzman to give you the best first foot forward into your successful future business. read less

What I enjoyed most about the book was that the author provided events from his own life that illustrated the points he was making with the explanation of BUILD system. This ... read moreWhat I enjoyed most about the book was that the author provided events from his own life that illustrated the points he was making with the explanation of BUILD system. This book is great for managers who have hit a stagnant point or new managers who want to bring a new system of management into their organization. I think the system itself is a great bridge between traditional management and unique management skills that really would set you and your company apart from others.What really spoke to me was an instance where the author introduced the idea and people could identify that they were an individual part of the BUILD system. Even looking at my current and past roles, I could see in the past where I was focused on, or solely responsible for only certain parts of the BUILD system and how the missing steps were detrimental to the entire operation. In my instance I was missing the first step ‘B’. I can think of many roles that might only consist of one or two letters in the system, especially in companies with very specialized departments that are detached from the entire process. The point though, isn’t to identify with a singular piece of the system. Everyone should be using the whole BUILD system regardless of their role. The wholistic approach definitely seems like something that would benefit many companies.The author indicates your first read through should just be a quick pass and further read throughs are important and will yield more knowledge. I would agree strongly. In my first pass of the book the new material made me want to stop and write things down, but I only pondered how my past and present management experience compared. Looking forward to a second read through to build an actionable plan for my situation. read less

Peitzman’s BUILD framework should be considered the “product baby" of Carnegie’s “How to Make Friends and Influence People” and Covey’s “Seven Habits for Highly Effective Peop... read morePeitzman’s BUILD framework should be considered the “product baby" of Carnegie’s “How to Make Friends and Influence People” and Covey’s “Seven Habits for Highly Effective People”. It incorporates the best elements that you could find in the other texts and does so in a concise, effective manner. JP fills his book with anecdotes, commentary, and motivational reinforcements that make the “BUILD Framework" an easy read. No doubt, it’s a great addition to your personal library. read less