Leadership & Culture: Why Managers Fail and Leaders Prevail

The 5 Essential Leadership Skills for Creating a Culture of Belonging that Drives Performance and Loyalty Within Your Organization

By: John McCann, Katie McCann

Narrated by: Joe Scalora

Length: 3 hrs and 10 mins

Publisher's summary

Every team has a manager.... But not every team is lucky enough to have a true leader. Get ready to break the mold! Did you know that 82 percent of employees would consider quitting their job because of a bad boss? And it isn’t just that you don’t want to be a bad boss…. You don’t want to be a boss at all – you want to be a leader. A boss commands…. A leader inspires and influences – and that’s the route to happy employees, a dedicated workforce, and an organization that achieves its goals. Whether you’re a new manager, an aspiring one, or an experienced manager or business owner, there’s always more to learn…and there’s always room to develop your leadership skills so that you can be sure you’re an inspirational and empathetic leader… and not a disconnected boss. It all starts with the workplace culture you cultivate… one that is positive, inclusive, and authentic…one that motivates your team to go above and beyond…and to do so happily.

Any successful organization has, at its core, a team that trusts and respects its leaders and is willing to do what it takes to help the company reach its goals…and behind every team like this, there’s a leader who knows just what to do to steer the ship. You can be that leader. And with this comprehensive guide by your side, you’ll have something to refer to every time you flounder. Inside, you’ll discover: 5 critical reasons why company culture is so important – know your why before you get to the how5 levels of leadership – and how you can make sure you’re always progressing. Everything you need to know about impostor syndrome – and how you can kick it to the curb! The surprising role of emotional intelligence in successful leadership… and how to develop yours. The one person you need to manage before you can lead everyone else…plus top tips for doing so successfully. The #1 thing that brings a team together – and the red flags that tell you when it’s missing.

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©2022 Katherine McCann (P)2022 Katherine McCann

Powerful and Hidden Gems

This is a must listen to any entrepreneur or business owner, or owner operator. The author revels hidden gems that is crucial to becoming a successful leader in the society today. The author even goes further in to the differences between manager and leaders and uses examples as well on how to create a long lasting culture through leadership. Overall it's a great audiobook and the narrator did a excellent job delivering the message.

How to lead for staff retention from two leaders

Time-tested advice from two entrepreneurs with an emphasis on leading over (micro)managing. Outstanding examples on the right way and wrong way to motivate staff and key points from scientific studies on successful business practices. The motif is simple: give a damn about your people and they will give a damn about you and your business (and not resign). As they say, "be an empathetic leader not a disconnected boss" by fostering a supportive, rather than toxic work environment.

Great Ways to Engage Your Employees!

As someone who spent their career in middle management, I was able to identify with this book as both a manager and an employee. I was surprised and encouraged by some of the statistics that stated employees care more about being happy at their job than how much money they earn. Isn't treating your employees with dignity and encouragement the same concept we should be using in all of our relationships! It is time to treat everyone in your life with respect and there are many great ideas in this book on how to do that in the work place. Great read for every manager.

A Must-Listen !

This audiobook felt like getting insider secrets on how to be a great leader. This audiobook breaks down five key skills you need to build a culture where everyone feels like they belong and gives their best. It's easy to follow and full of practical advice that anyone can use, whether you're new to leadership or looking to level up. If you want to create a workplace where people thrive and stick around, this audiobook is a must-listen!

Unique, I haven’t heard anything like it!

This book blew me away. I’m not kidding, it’s truly so awesome to know that books like this exist. I believe we all have a leader within us, and when we step into our confidence, all the right opportunities open up for us. This audiobook will help you do just that. This is great work.

AN IMPORTANT TOOL TO EXCEL!!

This audiobook genuinely astounded me. This is an excellent tool that can motivate and enable us to realise our own leadership potential. This audiobook was a huge help to me in developing my own confidence and taking advantage of the possibilities that came my way. I definitely recommend giving this book a try if you're searching for one that will inspire you to become a better leader and accomplish your objectives. Establishing your team's culture and the value of acknowledging both successes and failures in some portions I really appreciated listening to. The narration was quite simple and interesting to listen to, in my opinion.
The quality of this audiobook truly amazed me. This is a great resource that can inspire us and help us reach our own leadership potential. I credit this CD with greatly assisting me in gaining my own confidence and seizing the opportunities that presented itself. If you're looking for a book to motivate you to improve as a leader and achieve your goals, I certainly suggest giving this one a try. I particularly like the parts where the culture of your team was established and the importance of recognising both triumphs and failures were discussed.

I found the narration to be fairly straightforward and enjoyable to listen to.

Should be required reading for all managers

This book should be given to everyone in any type of leadership position. The section on micromanagement alone is worth purchasing for managers who are self aware enough to want to be better leaders.

Valuable leadership lessons

There was great value that I felt could definitely be applied outside of the traditional business model. The information was concise, digestible and easily applicable.

Excellent book!

This book provides practical steps to improve culture. There are many important concepts covered in an effective and efficient manner.

Great listen

I love the approach this audiobook takes. It creates curiosity while teaching valuable lessons. The narrator does a terrific job as well. I highly recommend this book to anyone in a management role or anyone who needs some ideas to motivate and lead their employees. Great listen!