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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. From the author of the acclaimed book Fierce Conversations comes the antidote to some of the most wrongheaded practices of business today.- Provide anonymous feedback.- Hire smart people. - Hold people accountable. These are all sound, business practices, right? Not so fast, says leadership visionary and bestselling author Susan Scott. In fact, these mantras -- despite being long-accepted and adopted by business leaders everywhere -- are completely wrongheaded. Worse, they are costing companies billions of dollars, driving away valuable employees and profitable customers, limiting performance, and stalling careers. Yet they are so deeply ingrained in organizational cultures that no one has questioned them. Until now. In Fierce Leadership, Scott teaches us how to spot the worst best practices in our organizations using a technique she calls squid eye-the ability to see the tells or signs that we have fallen prey to disastrous behaviors by knowing what to look for. Only then, she says, can we apply the antidote. Informed by over a decade of conversations with Fortune 500 executives, this book is that antidote. With fierce new approaches to everything from employee feedback to corporate diversity to customer relations, Scott offers fresh and surprising alternatives to six of the so-called best practices permeating today's businesses. This refreshingly candid book is a must-read for any manager or leader at any level who is ready to take a long hard look at what trouble might be lurking in their organization - and do something about it.…

Hardback. Condition: Fair. From the author of the acclaimed book Fierce Conversations comes the antidote to some of the most wrongheaded practices of business today.- Provide anonymous feedback.- Hire smart people. - Hold people accountable. These are all sound, business practices, right? Not so fast, says leadership visionary and bestselling author Susan Scott. In fact, these mantras -- despite being long-accepted and adopted by business leaders everywhere -- are completely wrongheaded. Worse, they are costing companies billions of dollars, driving away valuable employees and profitable customers, limiting performance, and stalling careers. Yet they are so deeply ingrained in organizational cultures that no one has questioned them. Until now. In Fierce Leadership, Scott teaches us how to spot the worst best practices in our organizations using a technique she calls squid eye-the ability to see the tells or signs that we have fallen prey to disastrous behaviors by knowing what to look for. Only then, she says, can we apply the antidote. Informed by over a decade of conversations with Fortune 500 executives, this book is that antidote. With fierce new approaches to everything from employee feedback to corporate diversity to customer relations, Scott offers fresh and surprising alternatives to six of the so-called best practices permeating today's businesses. This refreshingly candid book is a must-read for any manager or leader at any level who is ready to take a long hard look at what trouble might be lurking in their organization - and do something about it.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. From the author of the acclaimed book Fierce Conversations comes the antidote to some of the most wrongheaded practices of business today.- Provide anonymous feedback.- Hire smart people. - Hold people accountable. These are all sound, business practices, right? Not so fast, says leadership visionary and bestselling author Susan Scott. In fact, these mantras -- despite being long-accepted and adopted by business leaders everywhere -- are completely wrongheaded. Worse, they are costing companies billions of dollars, driving away valuable employees and profitable customers, limiting performance, and stalling careers. Yet they are so deeply ingrained in organizational cultures that no one has questioned them. Until now. In Fierce Leadership, Scott teaches us how to spot the worst best practices in our organizations using a technique she calls squid eye-the ability to see the tells or signs that we have fallen prey to disastrous behaviors by knowing what to look for. Only then, she says, can we apply the antidote. Informed by over a decade of conversations with Fortune 500 executives, this book is that antidote. With fierce new approaches to everything from employee feedback to corporate diversity to customer relations, Scott offers fresh and surprising alternatives to six of the so-called best practices permeating today's businesses. This refreshingly candid book is a must-read for any manager or leader at any level who is ready to take a long hard look at what trouble might be lurking in their organization - and do something about it.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Hire smart people.', 'Hold people accountable.', 'Focus on the client.' For years, these mantras have been blindly adopted by business leaders everywhere but, as Susan Scott shows, these so-called best practices are ineffectual, cost companies vast sums and drive away the most valuable employees and customers. Yet they are so deeply ingrained in our organisational culture that no one has questioned them, until now. Informed by over a decade of research and work with CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Susan Scott reveals why these established practices are so wrongheaded and shows you how to spot the signs that you are falling prey to them and why they are adversely affecting your business. She then, in her direct, no-nonsense style, suggests a series of surprising and smart alternatives that you should put in their place.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Hire smart people.', 'Hold people accountable.', 'Focus on the client.' For years, these mantras have been blindly adopted by business leaders everywhere but, as Susan Scott shows, these so-called best practices are ineffectual, cost companies vast sums and drive away the most valuable employees and customers. Yet they are so deeply ingrained in our organisational culture that no one has questioned them, until now. Informed by over a decade of research and work with CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Susan Scott reveals why these established practices are so wrongheaded and shows you how to spot the signs that you are falling prey to them and why they are adversely affecting your business. She then, in her direct, no-nonsense style, suggests a series of surprising and smart alternatives that you should put in their place.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. What can achieve a 23,900% increase in the attention spanof a squirrel?An acorn As listeners, our attention spans are more like a squirrel s than youmight think.In this book, world-renown communication consultant and soughtafter speaker Dr. Patricia Scott will explain how these messageingredients make your message an acorn for your listeners.A AudienceC CredibilityO OrderR Remember meN Need to connectFollowing this easy to use recipe, you can apply this time-testedpersuasive strategy to any presentation, sales call, conversation, interview or negotiation.Who are the squirrels in your life?What is your communication strategy?Can you get your squirrel to focus.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. What can achieve a 23,900% increase in the attention spanof a squirrel?An acorn As listeners, our attention spans are more like a squirrel s than youmight think.In this book, world-renown communication consultant and soughtafter speaker Dr. Patricia Scott will explain how these messageingredients make your message an acorn for your listeners.A AudienceC CredibilityO OrderR Remember meN Need to connectFollowing this easy to use recipe, you can apply this time-testedpersuasive strategy to any presentation, sales call, conversation, interview or negotiation.Who are the squirrels in your life?What is your communication strategy?Can you get your squirrel to focus.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. What can achieve a 23,900% increase in the attention spanof a squirrel?An acorn As listeners, our attention spans are more like a squirrel s than youmight think.In this book, world-renown communication consultant and soughtafter speaker Dr. Patricia Scott will explain how these messageingredients make your message an acorn for your listeners.A AudienceC CredibilityO OrderR Remember meN Need to connectFollowing this easy to use recipe, you can apply this time-testedpersuasive strategy to any presentation, sales call, conversation, interview or negotiation.Who are the squirrels in your life?What is your communication strategy?Can you get your squirrel to focus.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.