Reality-Based Leadership

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Leadership strategies grounded in reality and focused onresults Recent polls show that 71% of workers think about quitting theirjobs every day. That number would be shocking-if peopleactually were quitting. Worse, they go to work, punching timeclocks and collecting pay checks, while completely checked outemotionally. In Reality-Based Leadership, expert FastCompany blogger Cy Wakeman reveals how to be the kind of leader whochanges the way people think about and perceive theircircumstances-one who deals with the facts, clarifies roles, givesclear and direct feedback, and insists that everyone do thesame-without drama or defensiveness. Filled with dynamic examples,innovative tools, and diagnostic tests, this book shows you how tobecome a Reality-Based Leader, revealing how to: * Uncover destructive thought patterns with yourself andothers * Diffuse drama and lead the person in front of you * Stop managing and start leading, empowering others to focus onfacts and think for themselves Equipped with a facts-based, confident approach, you will freeyourself from the frustrations you face at work and transformyourself into a Reality-Based Leader, with the ability to liberateand inspire others.

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"One of the rare few outstanding business books...I lovedit" --From the Foreword by Larry Winget, author, It'sCalled Work for a Reason! "Cy Wakeman deftly shows how Reality-Based Leaders embracepersonal accountability--and empower others to do the same.This is a dynamic, winning book that all leaders and managerslooking to make their organizations outstanding shouldread!" --John G. Miller, author, QBQ! The Question Behind theQuestion and Outstanding! "I haven't been so moved by a business thinker andvisionary in years. Cy Wakeman's message has been heardbefore - that to truly succeed and grow, we have to check ouregos at the door. But never has this counter-intuitiveinsight been so compellingly argued as in this terrificbook." --Doug Smith, CEO, Ervin and Smith Advertising and PublicRelations "Cy Wakeman's approach to Reality-BasedLeadership is practical, relevant and exactly whattoday's leaders really need. This is definitely a must-readfor every success-oriented leader and manager." --Jeff A. Hurt, CEO, Southwest Credit "Cy Wakeman is a brilliant story-teller andcoach. She has a profound ability to tell a story that makesyou laugh while at the same time cutting through your defenses tohelp you recognize your need to change. I have worked with Cy foryears, and the lessons in this book have helped me create betterorganizations and a better me." --Jason Lauritsen, vice president, Human Resources, Union Bankand Trust Company "You can't afford to lead your organization withoutthis book in hand! Cy Wakeman writes with candor, humor andunconventional wisdom about how we can be wildlysuccessful." --Amy Dorn Kopelan, president, Bedlam Entertainment Inc, andcoauthor, I Didn't See It Coming! "Cy Wakeman's book delivers a powerful message. Thebottom line- this is required reading for all leaders!" --Russ Olson, President and CEO, Liberty Bank
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