Book Review: The Third Opinion - by Saj-Nicole A. Joni, Ph.D. - Reading Suggestions & CONTENTS

Introduction
LEADERSHIP HAS CHANGED
HABIT OF MIND
HABIT OF RELATIONSHIP
HABIT OF FOCUS
HOW INNER CIRCLE RELATIONSHIPS PROGRESS THROUGH THE STAGES OF LEADERSHIP
Remarks
Reading Suggestions & CONTENTS
About the Author

Reading Suggestions

Reading Time: 5-6 hours, 211 pages in book

Together, the introduction and chapter 1 provide the background to Joni’s work as well as an overview of the entire book. Joni’s introduction is worth reading because it gives the reader a preview of the book’s direction. Chapter 2 provides an overview of the three Habits, with chapters 3, 4, and 5 being devoted to each of the Habits individually. Chapter 6 reviews the life cycle of inner circles, while chapters 7, 8, and 9 review each of the key stages, or levels, in a leadership career: early leader, key leader, and senior leader.

Reading the entire book (and many will be able to read the book in one sitting) is the best way to see the full, cumulative development of Joni’s concept. If, however, readers want a quicker method, we recommend they read through chapter 6 and then turn to Appendix II, which contains summary questions (taken from chapters 7, 8, and 9) for early, key, and senior leaders presented in bullet point form.

CONTENTS

Chapter 1: The Essence of Outside Insight
Chapter 2: The Three Habits
Chapter 3: Habit of Mind
Chapter 4: Habit of Relationship
Chapter 5: Habit of Focus
Chapter 6: The Life Cycle of Your Inner Circle
Chapter 7: Early Leaders
Chapter 8: Key Leaders
Chapter 9: Senior Leaders
Chapter 10: Conclusion: Greater Than Gold
Followed by two appendices