The Courage Solution: The Power of Truth Telling with Your Boss, Peers, and Team
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (846 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1626343306 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 264 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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For true change to occur and for companies to perform better, we must all embrace one simple truth: The only thing you can reliably change or control is yourself. Where you can get stuck, however, is thinking that things will improve when the ''other guy'' changes--and waiting for that to happen first. Drawing on 20 years of demanding executive roles at global corporations, Mindy Mackenzie reveals sharply focused, quick-read strategies in four key areas: - Part 1, You First: Taking ownership and accountability to create a career and life you love. - Part 4, Lead Your Team: Building the most effective teams and having fun while doing it. ''Original and wise, this masterful book shows you how to build the honesty and authenticity today's leaders need, and positions you for success.'' - Marshall Goldsmith, a
Mindy holds a Bachelor's degree from Ambassador University and a Master's degree from the University of Louisiana. It was her ability to lead her executive team colleagues in a refreshing ''truth-telling'' manner while maintaining her professionalism and grace that earned her the aforementioned nickname. Mindy serv
Amazon Customer said Enjoyed the author's straightforward thoughts of the courage to tell. Enjoyed the author's straightforward thoughts of the courage to tell and convey the truth and honesty factors with all those who were (are) in her midst.. Loved this book, read it cover to cover in one sitting. Chon Chua Very insightful and practical advice. Well-written, no mumbo jumbo. Can bring it to life everyday at work. Loved it! Highly recommended!. Inspiring-yet-Pragmatic; Could Be Called ‘Practical Courage at Work’ If you resonate with business leader more than corporate ladder, this book is the ticket. While it speaks to executive leadership in many ways, it favors practicality over politics at every step. How refreshing.For me, workplace courage is often the thing that pops into my head after the situation unfolded, when I did nothing (or, worse, the wrong thing). Then it comes to me, in a flash, What I Should Have Said. Arggggggh. So, I went into this book motivated but wary of getting too many reasons to have courage, and
Courage is their common thread, a thread that is core to who they are and how they act, and to their profound impact and legacy. InThe Courage Solution, Mindy masterfully brings together wonderful insights and practical approaches for weaving courage into our daily lives, be it with bosses, peers, teams, or--perhaps most importantly--ourselves.'' --Lewis Rusen, president, Korn Ferry North America''Wish you had a world-class leadership coach? Here she is: Mindy Mackenzie. On every page, eye-opening insights; in every chapter, an inspiring call to action. At a time when there is so much focus on the impact and use of technology to drive innovation, it's refreshing to see someone with the wisdom to focus on the all-important human side of the equation.