{"product_id":"reality-based-leadership-ditch-the-drama-restore-sanity-to-the-workplace-and-turn-excuses-into-results-hardcover","title":"Reality-Based Leadership: Ditch the Drama, Restore Sanity to the Workplace, and Turn Excuses Into Results - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCy Wakeman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLarry Winget\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeadership strategies grounded in reality and focused on results\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecent polls show that 71% of workers think about quitting their jobs \u003ci\u003eevery day\u003c\/i\u003e. That number would be shocking-if people actually were quitting. Worse, they go to work, punching time clocks and collecting pay checks, while completely checked out emotionally. In \u003ci\u003eReality-Based Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e, expert Fast Company blogger Cy Wakeman reveals how to be the kind of leader who changes the way people think about and perceive their circumstances-one who deals with the facts, clarifies roles, gives clear and direct feedback, and insists that everyone do the same-without drama or defensiveness. Filled with dynamic examples, innovative tools, and diagnostic tests, this book shows you how to become a Reality-Based Leader, revealing how to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUncover destructive thought patterns with yourself and others\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiffuse drama and lead the person in front of you\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStop managing and start leading, empowering others to focus on facts and think for themselves\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEquipped with a facts-based, confident approach, you will free yourself from the frustrations you face at work and transform yourself into a Reality-Based Leader, with the ability to liberate and inspire others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecent polls show that 71% of workers think aboutquitting their jobs every day.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThat number would be shocking--if people actually were quitting. Worse, they continue to go to work every day, punching time clocks and collecting paychecks, while completely checked out emotionally.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn Reality-Based Leadership, Cy Wakeman reveals how to be the kind of leader who changes the way people think about and perceive their circumstances--one who deals with the facts, clarifies roles, gives clear and direct feedback, and insists that everyone do the same, without drama or defensiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilled with dynamic examples, innovative tools, sample dialogues, and diagnostic tests, Reality-Based Leadership shows how to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eUncover destructive thought patterns within yourself and others\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiffuse drama and lead the personin front of you\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eStop managing and start leading, empowering others to focus on facts and think for themselves\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eReality-Based Leadership also offers specific strategies to apply when working with teams, to break through resistance, conflicts, and excuses and solve long?standing problems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEquipped with a facts-based, confident approach, you will free yourself from the frustrations you face at work and transform yourself into a Reality-Based Leader, with the ability to liberate and inspire others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Reality-Based Leadership\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Cy Wakeman deftly shows how Reality-Based Leaders embrace personal accountability--and empower others to do the same. This is a dynamic, winning book that all leaders and managers looking to make their organizations outstanding should read!\"--John G. Miller, author, QBQ! The Question Behind the Question and Outstanding!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I haven't been so moved by a business thinker and visionary in years. Cy Wakeman's message has been heard before--that to truly succeed and grow, we have to check our egos at the door. But never has this counterintuitive insight been so compellingly argued as in this terrific book.\"--Doug Smith, CEO, Ervin and Smith Advertising and Public Relations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Cy Wakeman's approach to Reality-Based Leadership is practical, relevant, and exactly what today's leaders really need. This is definitely a must-read for every success-oriented leader and manager.\"--Jeff A. Hurt, CEO, Southwest Credit\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Cy Wakeman is a brilliant storyteller and coach. She has a profound ability to tell a story that makes you laugh while at the same time cutting through your defenses to help you recognize your need to change. I have worked with Cy for years, and the lessons in this book have helped me create better organizations and a better me.\"--Jason Lauritsen, vice president, human resources, Union Bank and Trust Company\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"You can't afford to lead your organization without this book in hand! Cy Wakeman writes with candor, humor, and unconventional wisdom about how we can be wildly successful.\"--Amy Dorn Kopelan, president, Bedlam Entertainment Inc., and coauthor, I Didn't See It Coming!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Cy Wakeman's book delivers a powerful message. The bottom line--this is required reading for all leaders!\"--Russ Olson, president and CEO, Liberty Bank\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCy Wakeman is a dynamic, well-respected, national keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and trainer who helps individuals and organizations achieve stellarresults. Cy's background combines four successfulbusiness start-ups with 18 years working and consulting in manufacturing, banking, government, high-tech, and healthcare. She is also an expert blogger forFastCompany.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.76 x 9.08 x 6.34 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 21, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52018148081965,"sku":"9780470613504","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/reality-based-leadership-ditch-the-drama-restore-sanity-to-the-workplace-and-turn-excuses-into-results-hardcover-9394552.webp?v=1777441506","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/reality-based-leadership-ditch-the-drama-restore-sanity-to-the-workplace-and-turn-excuses-into-results-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}