The Flip Side: Break Free of the Behaviors That Hold You Back

This book was put on my "To Read" list after I heard Flip speak at my school district's Convocation at the beginning of this school year. Of course the whirlwind of starting a new school year, I forgot all about it. Then we had a mandatory make up/in service that required those who didn't attend a workshop that was held prior to me being hired. In this workshop we were to review this book. I purchased the Kindle version and started reading it. Although I was not able to attend the workshop, due to illness, I finished reading the book anyway. It contains a lot of information that I already know, due to my love of personal development, but it includes a wonderful process to assist the reader to attack those areas that we may not take the time to improve. Also, it provides examples and descriptions to gain a deeper understanding. The author shares his own discoveries and it motivates one to try and improve, because it is something he implements in his own life. Furthermore, he provides information of both the positive and negative influence our behaviors may have in all areas of our life. Easy read for this genre!!

I'll be totally up front. I know Flip Flippen, I've worked with him and benefited from his God-given talents. So maybe it doesn't surprise you that I give The Flip Side a 5-star rating.Within these pages are the keys to unlocking your full potential and from a different perspective - Flip talks about removing the constraints that limit your upside, unlike many who take the angle of building on your strengths.The book is easy to read, but difficult to implement. You must be fully committed to being honest with yourself. The more you put into the process, the more benefits you will reap from it - no surprise there. Flip's engaging stories will tug on your heart strings and encourage the brutal honesty that is necessary for growth.Anyone with an open mind and a desire to be better tommorrow than they are today - at work, at home, in the community - will find this book a winner.

Eye-opening! We are entering a new year in a few days. I am glad I read this book when I did. It will shape the goals I have for next year. I know that, if I apply the awareness I just gained from this book, I will not be the same a year from now!!!BlessingsSh

Although I’ve done several personality tests that are informative, they don’t help with those areas of personality that can hold us back. This book not only helps define these areas, but suggests ways to work around them and be the best we can be.

I love this book as well as the author. I had Flip Flippen speak at an annual conference for our organization. My learning would not be complete without reading Flip's book. It is also available as an ebook.

Practical and insightful; great stories, powerful illustrations, easy to read, captivating, can be used to instruct others and highly recommended

Book was the perfect length and wasn't a dry read. Great for entry level up to more advanced leadership. Everyone can't something out of this book

Sobering, we all have constraints, the anecdotes help you understand yourself and it is not short of frightening how far short of the person I would like to be that I am....looking fwd to meeting Flip and team to begin the more important part- overcoming my own constraints

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Great reading..effective

Very easy read with useful advice and self assessment quizzes. Useful to understand interpersonal behaviour at home and at work and how to effectively address behaviours in others.