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Martin Udogie
Ten years after graduating top of his class, and with a first class degree
from the university, Martin had not read a book. Like many people,
he erroneously associated reading with what you did in ...view moreTen years after graduating top of his class, and with a first class degree
from the university, Martin had not read a book. Like many people,
he erroneously associated reading with what you did in school, when
studying towards a specific goal, with classroom learning.
And he would pay the price.
Inability to express a persuasive opinion at formal settings, and failure to
impress at key meetings afflict many people, including the vast majority
of professionals and executives. Martin was no exception.
All that would begin to change when he joined a leading management
consulting firm, and was given a book to read. Along the way, he began
to observe colleagues who had a swagger: they were very articulate, spoke
and wrote excellently well and won the admiration of subordinates,
peers and superiors. Clients sought them out.
Later, he would come to see what separated these people from the others.
They read more than the others and therefore knew more than them.
And when you know what others do not, they listen to you; they respect
your views; they yield to you.
Martin put this discovery into practice and from his extensive reading
has come to discover even more benefits to the virtue of reading. Beyond
that, he has broken down reading into very simple steps capable of
turning anyone into a habitual reader with all its rewards.
Martin is a former senior bank executive, a certified professional
accountant and strategy consultant. He has leveraged his skills into
becoming a multidimensional professional. He is an avid media
operator, a newsletter publisher and nationally-syndicated radio host.
He regularly facilitates and conducts training for leading corporate
organisations in Nigeria.view less
Books by Martin Udogie
How to Read More: Simple Steps to a Life-Long Habit of Enjoyable & Rewarding Reading How to Read More: Simple Steps to a Life-Long Habit of Enjoyable & Rewarding Reading Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings