Don't Wait, Lead Now

Simple Lessons in Leadership That Can Be Applied to Coaches, Teachers, Managers, Executives, Parents, or Anyone Who Leads Others

De: Jim Lord

Narrado por: Matthew Spaur

This book is my attempt to capture some of the most memorable, real-life leadership stories that I've heard, learned from others, read about, or personally experienced and benefited from in my own growth as a man, a son, a brother, a husband, a father, and a leader. My intention is to use these stories as a tool for others looking to manage and lead others. Ever since I was a kid, I've used analogies, stories, and anecdotes as a way to help me get my messages across in a more fun and succinct manner. I've learned that people tend to relate to information differently, and by that, I mean more effectively when they have perspective; when the information being shared with them is something they can relate to. As I grew up working countless blue-collar jobs between the ages of twelve and twenty-one, I began to learn how to use this technique as a means to build relationships, establish credibility, and create a personal brand for myself. When I entered the corporate world, I was pleased to find that these skills were easily transferable into the business world. This book is filled with real-world experiences and lessons you can easily apply to your own situation to help you become a more effective leader, whether in business, family, or life in general.

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Easy narrative approach that lays out some of the behaviors required to become a good leader

This book was a good and easy listen, the chapters stayed on message and the stories illustrated the principles that the author wanted to communicate.

It’s tempting when talking about leadership to view the topic from too far away, becoming academic in delivery. The alternative temptation is to become obsessed with the details, making a book that is relatable to some leaders but not most. This book strikes a good balance between the two- outlining high level principles that are easy to understand, but using stories to show how those principles can be put into action. I think leaders of any type of organization would be well served to give this book a listen.