Leadership Higher

Seth Godin, one of today's most influential business thinkers, writes best-selling books like Purple Cow and All Marketers Are Liars. And in between those annual books, he delivers a daily stream of ideas on one of the world's most popular blogs.

The word "Evo" represents a continuous growth toward success. The idea of using Evo in the title was to let people know that the most successful and impactful leaders learn to adapt to this ever-changing world. They are not stuck leading like we did years in the past. They learn people, understand their needs, and evolve to lead in a way that others desire to follow. Whatever level of leader you have had in the past, you can learn the skills to move yourself and your team into that “Super-leader” category.

Welcome to the age of data. No matter your interests (sports, movies, politics), your industry (finance, marketing, technology, manufacturing), or the type of organization you work for (big company, nonprofit, small start-up) - your world is awash with data. As a successful manager today, you must be able to make sense of all this information. You need to be conversant with analytical terminology and methods and able to work with quantitative information. This audiobook promises to become your "quantitative literacy" guide.

Since its inception, higher education in the US has claimed to develop leaders. This bold claim appears in college mission statements and mottos, and it is reinforced in recruiting materials and ad campaigns. But is this claim justified? Leadership Reckoning takes to task American colleges and universities for their haphazard, incoherent, evidence-free approaches to developing students as leaders and offers a principle-driven, outcome-oriented blueprint for how effective leader development can occur.

In today’s high stakes game of business, the players on the team are the competitive advantage for any organization. But, only if they are on the field instead of on the bench. Blue-Collar Leadership® & Teamwork provides a simple, yet powerful and unique, resource for individuals who want to increase their influence and make a high impact. It’s also a resource and tool for leaders, teams, and organizations, who are ready to engage the front line to improve the bottom line.

You have the idea, the drive, and now the capital to create the company you’ve always envisioned. Now comes the most important part: assembling a team of high performers. To build a sustainable business, you need engineers who can execute on common goals. Who do you hire, and how do you hire the people you need? How will you motivate these engineers and inspire their best work? In Raising Engineers, David Dettmer helps you create a culture that reflects your business, establish a working process to cultivate a strong team, and hire the right people to build impactful products.

Unlock the transformative power of collaboration with "Synergy Unlocked," your comprehensive guide to mastering the art and science of team dynamics. With a world constantly shifting under the influence of technological advances and socio-economic changes, strong, cohesive teams have become the linchpin of successful organizations. This groundbreaking eBook offers a deep dive into the multifaceted nature of effective teamwork, distilled into an accessible and actionable blueprint for anyone looking to foster a culture of unity and achievement. "Synergy Unlocked" is your roadmap to ...

If you work in healthcare ... here's the workplace guide you need! Are Staboteurs in Your Midst? Are there bulliew in your workplace? Do you have to deal with pit bulls with lipstick? Has anyone intentionally undermined you? Does your workplace keep the disrupters? Have you ever thought about quitting? Every workplace has them ... the pit bulls that hide behind lipstick and designer clothes; snakes who flick their abrasive tongues and voice at any, and all; the scorpions who sting with a slap of their heavy backhand; the shrinks that seem innocent until you get in their space; and the slugs...

What patterns do you choose to let your brilliance shine? So many leadership books claim to have the recipe to success, if you just follow the prescribed system. What these approaches fail to recognize, however, is that great responsibility doesn’t conform to a cookie-cutter model. Rather, the best leaders in today’s complex world take a customized approach by exploring and then leaning into their own values. They recognize their brilliance while also constantly learn and grow and are open to feedback and willing to change.

Great teams don’t happen by accident—they’re built with intention. Leadership Unlocked delivers tactical strategies to align teams, set goals that actually get met, and create a culture of accountability and support. It’s the go-to manual for managers, new leaders, and professionals ready to make an impact. Set powerful goals that connect strategy to outcomes Improve team collaboration and communication Develop habits for leading with purpose and presence Identify and remove blocks to success (in yourself and others)You don’t need to be perfect to lead—you need to be intentional...

The role of the #newCEO is less about being an executive and more about being the organization's Chief Energy Officer. This book explains why energy is the secret sauce for leaders, and how the right type of energy elevates culture, communication and organizational success.

Employees who take care of themselves have the capacity and energy to be high-performance employees. In turn, they help leaders create high-performance companies and thriving workplace cultures. This audiobook reveals how to design a company that makes it easy and natural for employees to care for themselves and perform at the highest level.

On April 4, 1968, the death of Martin Luther King, Jr., shocked the nation. Later that month, the Reverend John Brooks, a professor of theology at the College of the Holy Cross who shared Dr. King’s dream of an integrated society, drove up and down the East Coast searching for African American high school students to recruit to the school, young men he felt had the potential to succeed if given an opportunity. Among the twenty students he had a hand in recruiting that year were Clarence Thomas and Theodore Wells....

High-achieving introverts feel the intense tug between the drive to achieve more and the need for solitude, between going out to conquer the world fighting with the desire to simply be alone. And there is an Achilles heel that every high-achieving introvert has: a keen sensitivity to inner critics, those voices telling us we aren’t enough of something - not good enough, qualified enough, attractive enough, smart enough.

There has never been another time when our reputations have been more valuable, yet because of the hyper-connected world in which we live, our reputations have never been more vulnerable or fragile! If you are not intentionally investing in your reputation, then you are missing out on one of the greatest opportunity drivers in your life! Reputation missteps cost people their careers and can take down businesses! Why wait until a crisis to act? Reputation Shift is the answer and road map for those asking, "How do I do this?"

Are you a student leader looking to make a lasting impact on your organization and leave a legacy of excellence? Look no further than "The Student Leadership Handbook: Building a Culture of Excellence and Empowerment," your ultimate guide to transforming your collegiate organization and developing the skills needed to become an exceptional leader.

Organizations of all sizes invest significant amounts of time, money, and energy in improving their processes with hopes of becoming more profitable. All too often, the things that can have the most immediate impact on profitability are entirely written off because they're considered to be intangible. What are those things? Those are the skills needed to build an organizational culture that produces world-class results and makes the best people in your respective industry beg to be part of your team! Those skills tie back to a word that’s frequently misused: leadership… Join me through ...

This is a “how to” book for leaders in healthcare. Lessons learned from 30+ years as a nursing executive, an executive coach, and as an equestrian have been interwoven to describe what it takes for success as a leader for teams in healthcare and in horsemanship. The author sees similarities in both arenas.

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Big Potential, written and read by Shawn Achor. Forget everything you thought you knew about being your best. It's not about your own skills or talents. Instead, real success in work and life comes from your connections and relationships - the teams you build around you, the friends you make - and getting the best out of them. You hugely amplify your own potential by helping others around you to realise theirs.

In a world where the unexpected can strike at any moment, the ability to swiftly assemble and lead effective teams in crisis situations is no longer optional—it's essential. "Rapid Team Building in Crisis" is your comprehensive guide to mastering this crucial skill, drawing on real-world case studies, cutting-edge research, and actionable strategies that will prepare you to lead with confidence and agility when it matters most. From natural disasters to public health emergencies, from corporate crises to military operations, the challenges of crisis management are diverse and ...