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The First Two Rules of Leadership
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Publisher's Summary
How to achieve extraordinary results with class.
How can you improve your leadership results beginning right now? The First Two Rules of Leadership: Don't Be Stupid, Don't Be a Jerk provides a clear path to increased results and higher job satisfaction for the leader and the people he is leading. Written for the leader who wants to do great things, but is overwhelmed with the complexities of leading, it is an audiobook with a very simple message: think your decisions through and take care of your team.
Written by best-selling author David Cottrell, The First Two Rules of Leadership: Don't Be Stupid, Don't Be a Jerk offers tried-and-true leadership strategies that stand the test of time - all of which you can put into practice today to positive results. The principles discussed apply to businesses in every industry, as well as schools, hospitals, churches, and even homes. By following the two rules outlined in the book's title, you'll improve morale, decrease turnover, increase your own job satisfaction, and have a whole lot more fun leading.
- Lead with confidence and class
- Make better decisions and develop synchronization on your team
- Coach smart, deal with poor performers, and focus on what's really important
- Listen to your team, encourage positive performance, and attack complacency
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- Lamar
- 06-10-18
common sensene but good to hear
common sense but good to hear. everyone learns differently. overall good book, don't be stupid and don't be a jerk