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Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0470613505
ISBN-13
9780470613504
eBay Product ID (ePID)
84300651
Product Key Features
Book Title
Reality-Based Leadership : Ditch the Drama, Restore Sanity to the Workplace, & Turn Excuses into Results
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Topic
Leadership, Management, Workplace Culture
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Yes
Genre
Business & Economics
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
13.6 Oz
Item Length
9.1 in
Item Width
6.2 in
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Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2010-020676
Reviews
'One of the rare few outstanding business books?I loved it? ?From the Foreword by Larry Winget, author, It's Called Work for a Reason! ?Cy Wakeman deftly shows how Reality-Based Leaders embrace personal accountability'and empower others to do the same. This is a dynamic, winning book that all leaders and managers looking to make their organizations outstanding should read!? ?John G. Miller, author, QBQ! The Question Behind the Question and Outstanding! ?I haven't been so moved by a business thinker and visionary in years. Cy Wakeman's message has been heard before ? that to truly succeed and grow, we have to check our egos at the door. But never has this counter-intuitive insight been so compellingly argued as in this terrific book.' ?Doug Smith, CEO, Ervin and Smith Advertising and Public Relations ?Cy Wakeman's approach to Reality-Based Leadership is practical, relevant and exactly what today's leaders really need. This is definitely a must-read for every success-oriented leader and manager.' ?Jeff A. Hurt, CEO, Southwest Credit ?Cy Wakeman is a brilliant story-teller and coach. She has a profound ability to tell a story that makes you laugh while at the same time cutting through your defenses to help you recognize your need to change. I have worked with Cy for years, and the lessons in this book have helped me create better organizations and a better me .' ?Jason Lauritsen, vice president, Human Resources, Union Bank and Trust Company ?You can't afford to lead your organization without this book in hand! Cy Wakeman writes with candor, humor and unconventional wisdom about how we can be wildly successful.' ?Amy Dorn Kopelan, president, Bedlam Entertainment Inc, and coauthor, I Didn't See It Coming! ?Cy Wakeman's book delivers a powerful message. The bottom line- this is required reading for all leaders!? ?Russ Olson, President and CEO, Liberty Bank
Table Of Content
Foreword xi by Larry Winget Introduction: Calling All Leaders 1 Part One: Find Peace At Work 7 1 You Are the Source of Your Suffering--and That's the Good News 9 2 If You Argue with Reality, You Lose (but Only 100 Percent of the Time) 19 3Would You Rather Be Right, or Wildly Successful? 35 Part Two: Restore Sanity To The Workplace 47 4 Lead First, Manage Second 49 5 Play Favorites: Work with the Willing! 69 6Change Is a Fact of Life--Get Over It! How to Bullet-Proof Your Employees 83 Part Three: Lead Your Team to Results 103 7 Opinions No Longer Count--Actions Do! 105 8 Stop Judging and Start Helping: The Golden Rule of Teamwork 125 Conclusion The Reality-Based Leader's Manifesto 141 Appendixes 145 Appendix 1 Alignment Survey 147 Appendix 2 Self-Test: Managing Versus Leading 149 Appendix 3 Feedback Frame 153 Notes 155 Acknowledgments 157 About the Author 161 Index 163
Synopsis
Leadership strategies grounded in reality and focused on results Recent polls show that 71% of workers think about quitting their jobs every day . That number would be shocking-if people actually were quitting. Worse, they go to work, punching time clocks and collecting pay checks, while completely checked out emotionally., Leadership strategies grounded in reality and focused on results Recent polls show that 71% of workers think about quitting their jobs every day . That number would be shocking-if people actually were quitting. Worse, they go to work, punching time clocks and collecting pay checks, while completely checked out emotionally. In Reality-Based Leadership , expert Fast Company blogger Cy Wakeman reveals how to be the kind of leader who changes the way people think about and perceive their circumstances-one who deals with the facts, clarifies roles, gives clear and direct feedback, and insists that everyone do the same-without drama or defensiveness. Filled with dynamic examples, innovative tools, and diagnostic tests, this book shows you how to become a Reality-Based Leader, revealing how to: Uncover destructive thought patterns with yourself and others Diffuse drama and lead the person in front of you Stop managing and start leading, empowering others to focus on facts and think for themselves Equipped with a facts-based, confident approach, you will free yourself from the frustrations you face at work and transform yourself into a Reality-Based Leader, with the ability to liberate and inspire others., Leadership strategies grounded in reality and focused on results Recent polls show that 70% of workers think about quitting their jobs every day . That number would be shocking--if people actually were quitting. Worse, they go to work, punching time clocks and collecting pay checks, while completely checked out emotionally. In Reality-Based Leadership , bestselling author and leadership expert Cy Wakeman reveals how to be the kind of leader who changes the way people think about and perceive their circumstances. This no-nonsense guide shows you how to deal with the facts, give helpful and clear feedback to employees, and kindly help others focus their effort on their personal contribution, not the rampant workplace drama. Filled with dynamic examples, innovative tools, and diagnostic tests, Reality-Based Leadership shows you how to become a Reality-Based Leader: Uncover destructive thought patterns within yourself and others Diffuse drama and lead the person in front of you Empower others to focus on facts and think for themselves Stop managing and start leading If you're ready to lead more and manage chaos less, Reality-Based Leadership will empower you to do so!, Praise for Reality-Based Leadership "Cy Wakeman deftly shows how Reality-Based Leaders embrace personal accountability and empower others to do the same. This is a dynamic, winning book that all leaders and managers looking to make their organizations outstanding should read!" John G. Miller, author, QBQ! The Question Behind the Question and Outstanding! "I havent been so moved by a business thinker and visionary in years. Cy Wakemans message has been heard before that to truly succeed and grow, we have to check our egos at the door. But never has this counterintuitive insight been so compellingly argued as in this terrific book." Doug Smith, CEO, Ervin and Smith Advertising and Public Relations "Cy Wakemans approach to Reality-Based Leadership is practical, relevant, and exactly what todays leaders really need. This is definitely a must-read for every success-oriented leader and manager." Jeff A. Hurt, CEO, Southwest Credit "Cy Wakeman is a brilliant storyteller and coach. She has a profound ability to tell a story that makes you laugh while at the same time cutting through your defenses to help you recognize your need to change. I have worked with Cy for years, and the lessons in this book have helped me create better organizations and a better me." Jason Lauritsen, vice president, human resources, Union Bank and Trust Company "You cant afford to lead your organization without this book in hand! Cy Wakeman writes with candor, humor, and unconventional wisdom about how we can be wildly successful." Amy Dorn Kopelan, president, Bedlam Entertainment Inc., and coauthor, I Didnt See It Coming! "Cy Wakemans book delivers a powerful message. The bottom line this is required reading for all leaders!" Russ Olson, president and CEO, Liberty Bank
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