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

This book brought about some really helpful concepts to apply to work and life. I found myself thinking about the Build Framework as I walked into work the next day and starte... read moreThis book brought about some really helpful concepts to apply to work and life. I found myself thinking about the Build Framework as I walked into work the next day and started changing the way I think about how I work and interact with people. The book can be a little long winded towards the end, but overall I enjoyed reading. read less

We all need a foundation to BUILD on so when I saw this title it intrigued me. As a writer, I always look at the Table of Contents so I can see if I can find what I want in a... read moreWe all need a foundation to BUILD on so when I saw this title it intrigued me. As a writer, I always look at the Table of Contents so I can see if I can find what I want in an organized manner, and I could! I liked the idea that the author built on the first letter so I could read the information in order and so I could easily refer back to a section when I wanted to.The Introduction set me up as to why the book was written and then what was to come in forms of solutions.Of course I had to ask where does the heart in his title come in, and he explained why so well.I also liked his additional information examples, and guidance. I suggest you read until you find the Ivy Davis story. I loved it because I could relate to it with someone in my life like that.I am going to keep this book on my desk so I can easily and quickly refer to it for each letter, for his advice, and for his rah-rah attitude providing encouragement through knowledge. 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

The BUILD Framework is a philosophical read geared towards business, personnel and your more intimate relationships. The book is short, but packs a powerful punch with the fi... read moreThe BUILD Framework is a philosophical read geared towards business, personnel and your more intimate relationships. The book is short, but packs a powerful punch with the five simple steps to help those in management or leadership positions to remember what is important. After reading the book I feel as though I have more insight on how to build better relationships, become a more strategic and effective leader. If you feel your life is out of whack or in dis array, if you are struggling this a great read for guidance to lift yourself from Struggleville.The author offers plenty of his own personnel stories to go along with his highly motivational principles and inspirational quotes. Although the book may be short, read it once and then again so you get the full context and understand the concepts of what the author is saying and portraying tot he reader. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to build a better self. read less

I like this book because of the motivational emphasis on how to be the best in service to others. (Lead With Your Heart) These tools in turn serve to construct you as a great ... read moreI like this book because of the motivational emphasis on how to be the best in service to others. (Lead With Your Heart) These tools in turn serve to construct you as a great leader and successful business person. The BUILD Framework is easy to follow, and makes common sense!! Haha! Why not gain a better understanding of your relational operations?!? The book places a very good frame for how to open yourself to learning and expanding! It's practical and curious!Now...take those steps....commit to a greater potential...and enjoy your freedom to BUILD, you all!!! 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

Starting from the introduction on the lack of clarity in our lives that leads to dysfunction to the final pages of advice of how to actually BUILD a houseboat, I thought this ... read moreStarting from the introduction on the lack of clarity in our lives that leads to dysfunction to the final pages of advice of how to actually BUILD a houseboat, I thought this book was incredibly driven, functional and helpful for the most part. However, personally, I felt like it was written for a certain type of person despite the clearly applicable aspects that addressed things I would implement in my own life but besides that, I felt like I was reading about ways to help other people (which is also not a bad thing). Overall, I give it three stars, because it was pretty good, just less personally my speed. read less

For a long time, I feared to be in any position that required me to be a leader, but this book taught me that we're all leaders without even knowing it. The BUILD Framework is... read moreFor a long time, I feared to be in any position that required me to be a leader, but this book taught me that we're all leaders without even knowing it. The BUILD Framework is a great guide to building a successful business and overall becoming a more successful person within. I loved how the author described his personal struggles leading up to understanding and applying the Build Framework to his life. His story was more encouraging because I knew he came from a breaking point in his life as I have. I also loved how the author placed the book into a better perspective by describing it as navigation out of struggleville. I've worked with many corporate companies before but none of them has ever brought the premium leadership that the Build Framework does. As a new leader at my current job, I felt like this guide has provided me with the tools that I need to become a reliable, successful, and happy leader. I also loved how the author highlighted the struggles within having a huge effect on your professional life. Most jobs expect you to leave your feelings at the door and put a smile on your face, but this guide also helped me realize that it's okay to not be okay and that you can be successful and happy as well. read less

I enjoyed the first-hand account that the author, John Peitzman, throughout the book, it helped me really grasp the information because he documented his true mindset and feel... read moreI enjoyed the first-hand account that the author, John Peitzman, throughout the book, it helped me really grasp the information because he documented his true mindset and feelings during the struggle moments of his life. I also appreciated how John jumped right into the valuable information instead of filling pages with a meaningless lead-up.As I read, it felt like he was talking right to me, explaining the snags he hit while building his business, and the wins he gained when he started to implement the BUILD framework. I have always had trouble with the "B" in the "BUILD" framework, but I'm now realizing that building relationships isn't as hard as I thought it would be.The format and structure of "BUILD" was clean and easy to read. I felt myself breezing through each chapter because of how practical the book was laid out and how down-to-earth the language was.Overall, I can honestly say that I took away many gems from the book and I'm working on laying the groundwork for my new company, and also in a few of my personal relationships, using the "BUILD" framework. read less