Mission First, People Always

The Definitive Guide to Balancing People and Performance

De: Mike Patterson

Narrado por: Mike Patterson

Do I focus on accomplishing the mission or taking care of my people? How do I do both?

Life is about choices. Where you live, the schools you attend, your career path, who you marry - all affect your success and satisfaction. Many of these choices are dichotomous.

If I live here, I can’t live there. If I attend this university, I can’t also go to that one. Leaders often see their workplace strategy as an equally “this or that” choice.

Do I focus on accomplishing the mission and all of the tasks that support it? Or do I take care of my people, doing everything possible to help them flourish? Actually, the better question is, how do I do both?

Lasting success in leadership results from striking a balance between people and performance. Mission First, People Always is a practical guide for building dynamic and respectful workplace relationships, while also achieving the loftiest of organizational goals.

It’s about creating a culture where collaboration thrives, communication flows freely, and conflict is rare and brief. Each chapter provides practical tips that are supported by inspirational stories, personal anecdotes, and scholarly research, along with opportunities for reflection and developmental activities. All are designed to give listeners a clear path to achieving results with, through, and for people.

©2021 Michael L. Patterson (P)2021 Michael L. Patterson

A Fantastic Audiobook

The perfect option for those who find it difficult to add reading to their busy schedule. I put on the audiobook during my daily commute and the narration made the book come alive. Insightful and effective teaching, and effortlessly entertaining. I not only recommend the book itself but the audio format to add another dimension to the experience!

Great book for managers!!

If you’re looking to improve workplace relationships, you should add Mission First People Always to your reading list. This book is for leaders at every stage and will help you balance people and performance, digging into topics like collaboration, commitment and communication.