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Self-help ✦ Penny’s Take

The Mindset of Success

Jo Owen · 2015
72/100
👍 Worth It

Jo Owen distills fourteen years of global leadership research into seven clear mindsets — aspiration, resilience, courage, positivity, accountability, collaboration, and growth — and the result is a business-development book that earns its credibility through rigor rather than hype. The territory is well-worn, and readers steeped in leadership literature will recognise the landmarks, but Owen's CMI-awarded track record and Kogan Page's editorial standards keep the execution sharp. A reliable choice for managers who want structured, research-backed development reading.

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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety80
Substance / usefulness72
Craft & writing75
Originality58
Evidence & accuracy81
Hype vs delivers79
Age-fit76
👁 Human-eye gut-check72
Penny’s verdict72
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