22 Aug, 2008
Nice Guys Can Get the Corner Office by Russ Edelman.
Nice guys (and gals) are who we want to work with (who wants to work with a jerk?), but in the process get ‘run over’ by giving in at their expense. What’s the solution? Taking on the Nice Guy Bill of Rights – the formula for being assertive without being aggressive.
I talk with Russ about what a ‘Nice Guy’ is, how nice is mistaken for weak, and what to do once you realize you’ve been getting run over.
More at the book website.
26 Mar, 2008
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
11 Mar, 2008
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
2 Feb, 2008
What Made jack welch JACK WELCH by Stephen H. Baum
The people that rise through the ranks to the corner office come from all walks of life. They have different economic and educational backgrounds, and yet they find themselves running some of the largest and most challenging companies. Jack Welch was an ‘ordinary guy’ when he joined the ranks of GE and wasn’t eying the C-suite the first day on the job. Stephen interviewed dozens of executives and reveals the patterns and experiences that are the foundation of extraordinary leaders.
I talk with Stephen about what some of those common elements are, gauging when it’s “your moment” and dealing with crisis.
Link:
www.stephenhbaumleadership.com
17 Dec, 2007
The Leaders We Need and What Makes Us Follow by Michael Maccoby
The qualities of a leader have changed along with everything else over the past 30 years. Integrity and trust are still essential, but not enough for leaders today. Investigating the psychology behind why people follow will allow you to be the right kind of leader because you must lead from not only your head but also your heart. The book looks at the leaders we need for knowledge work, health care, education and government. It considers the relationship between the leader and follower and how to understand the people you work with.
I talk with Michael about what followers look for in a leader, what a knowledge worker needs to know, and what leaders should be doing to improve themselves.
Link:
www.Maccoby.com
