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The Tripping Point in Leadership by David Byrd

Companies often look at why things are not better by listing off things that are usually comprise of people problems. David however, doesn’t see those as the problem, but just the symptoms of apathy. Now who wants to admit they have apathy? Not to fret. Once we understand what apathy is, we can begin to overcome its forces in us and our organizations.

I talk with David about this nasty little word “apathy”, what it takes to cure it and how long it takes to leave it behind.

Links:
www.TheTrippingPointInLeadership.com
www.lmi-usa.com

 

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Zero to One Million by Ryan Allis

Ryan built a company to $1 Million in sales by the time he was 21. And now he’s written out how it happened, and provided all the steps you’ll need to take to work at building your own successful company. I could write more fluffy words, but that sums it all up.

I talk with Ryan about teamwork, how to gauge if your idea has merit, and how internet sales are different from door-to-door sales.

Link:
www.ZeroMillion.com

 

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Why Should the Boss Listen to You? The 7 Disciplines of the Trusted Strategic Advisor by James E. Lukaszewski

Sales are down, morale has tanked, management is clueless but not to worry - you know what to do. However, how do you convince the boss that your idea has merit? How do you position yourself as someone who’s advice is worth hearing? Jim details the steps that his longstanding career in “crisis PR” has shown him that you’ll need to take to become a trusted strategic advisor.

Link:
www.e911.com

 

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Hug Your People by Jack Mitchell

Jack’s first book Hug Your Customers, showed just how powerful it is to make a human connection to your customers. Now he explains how to create a culture in your company that will attract and inspire those you work with to love to come to work in the morning. Do you say you trust your employees but hire “secret shoppers” to check up on them? Do you say you value their input but use a suggestion box? This book gives the blueprint and also the real muscle behind it all - appreciation.

Link:
www.HugYourPeople.com

 

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Something Really New by Denis Hauptly

A topic like innovation can be met with mental resistance because we’ve all been duped and marketed things that either aren’t innovative or not practical for us to use. “In the world of product and service innovation, utility is the driving force,” writes innovation expert Denis Hauptly. “The right questions…let us understand usefulness and create product innovations that enhance usefulness.” Innovating is not a mystery, in fact, the process is much simpler than you might expect.

I talk with Denis about what companies can be innovative, how to define it, and how to know you’ve got an idea worth running with.

Link:
www.SomethingReallyNew.com

 

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