Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 23, 2009

I had listened to a podcast and read positive reviews about the book, so I was happy to receive a copy. I say “receive&# because a friend of mine gave me the book with a personalized autograph from the author. As I began reading them it didn’t take me long to realize the power of this book. Trust is the glue.

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Succession Covey Trout Godin 154

Miles Anthony Smith

AUGUST 7, 2018

It’s why I wrote my book Why Leadership Sucks™ … to highlight the fact that servant leadership is the best way to go. What is the number #1 book you recommend for learning how to become a better leader (boss/manager or leading self)? But this post isn’t all about me and only my advice.

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Leadership Self-aware Learning-by-Doing Open-book 102

Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

It’s hard for us normal folk to imagine how disconnected those in positions of power and privilege can be from what we experience, but it it all too common. I recently had an experience where I needed to spend the afternoon alone with a particularly high ranking division manager. But hard to do for some.

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Blog Self-aware Trout Learning-by-Doing 172

Harvard Business Review

JULY 28, 2016

When John was a management consultant, he often was on his laptop working late into the evenings. If that’s not feasible for your position, designate a few hours each day for home life only — an hour during dinner or bedtime with the kids — when you can eliminate distractions and focus on family.

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Stress Trout Hotels Survey 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 9, 2016

Al Ries and Jack Trout capture the essence of this model in their classic book Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind. ” In this view, a brand is not something you make, it’s something you manage. ” A brand is not something you manage over time. The most recent wave focuses on brand as experience.

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Brand Airlines Health Care Trout 8