WHY listen to, work with and follow YOU?

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Larry is unique. He has made a significant difference for our people across the world and the way we engage with, win and retain clients. This book shows how. * Richard Oldfield, former Network Vice-Chairman Global Markets, PwC * Full of straight-talk and endless charm, looking leaders in the eye and urging them to be bigger, bolder and better. * Mark Scott, Vice-Chancellor and President, The University of Sydney * ...a useful tool for all leaders, current and aspiring. * Penny Fowler, Chair, Herald & Weekly Times * Larry helps a leader find their inner confidence to lead with authenticity and openness. * Kelly Bayer Rosemarin, CEO, Optus Limited * This book will stretch you. And you will be the better for it. * David Braga, Former Managing Director, BNP Paribas Australia Security Services * A masterful expose of the how and what of leadership combining pragmatic tips to enhance
performance. An easy and compelling read for the modern leader. * Jane McLoon, Chair, Energy Australia * This book captures the essence of Larry's philosophy of excellence in leadership. It clearly demonstrates why he's sought out by the CEOs of some of the world's largest organisations. * Sir Ralph Norris KNZM, former CEO of Commonwealth Bank of Australia Ltd. * I strongly recommend WHY YOU? to anyone needing to influence others. * Lawrence Hutchings, CEO, Capital & Regional plc * A must-read for any executive seeking a re-set in a fast-changing world. * Grant Duncan, Senior Client Partner, Korn Ferry * This is not another "feel good" self-help book that will be read and forgotten. It's powerful! It will be as invaluable to young people leaving school or university as it will to executives or board members. * Anne Keating, Chair, Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation * Larry's insights on leadership and communication were transformational to my own career and my business. In WHY YOU? he shares his philosophy and simple, yet effective, techniques to make us all better leaders. Anyone who aspires to be their best should grab a copy. * Andrew Barnes, Founder Perpetual Guardian & 4 Day Week Global, Auckland * At 26, I was climbing the ladder at a top Australian law firm when Larry landed on the scene like a meteorite (only louder). He quickly saw that my future lay elsewhere and helped me pursue my true calling with zeal. Today, I'm the CEO of a multinational company that helps governments deliver lifesaving healthcare to millions of people worldwide. I'm proud to be one of many who is reaching their full career potential thanks to Larry, the maestro of metamorphosis. * Jonathan Stambolis, CEO and Founder Zenysis Technologies, San Francisco * Larry is one of a kind. In WHY YOU? he shares unique, cutting-edge strategies that can walk anyone to a life-changing outcome. * Jack Bloomfield, CEO & Founder Disputify, New York * Larry brings a different lens to what effective leadership is about. His ability to draw out what works and doesn't is unique and impactful. That said, the journey with Larry is always eventful and best suited to those who seek to hear the honest truth, no matter how difficult! * Peter O'Brien, Partner, Russell Reynolds * A masterclass on leadership. If you aspire to become a true leader, Larry's insights and wisdom from his deep experience will help shape your journey. * Bruce Wolpe, international advisor to government and corporate leaders * Incredibly detailed and very entertaining. Often funny, absolutely authentic. Original and deep in its intellectual offering. * Dieter Kahsnitz, creative director and presenter of television and film * This book offers valuable insights on how to become a stronger leader. It shows the reader how to inspire others and drive positive change in their organizations and communities. * Mark Bouris AM, CEO, Yellow Brick Road Holdings Ltd * Larry brings compelling and refreshingly practical insights into the art and science of leadership. His advice to treat every meeting, task or activity as an opportunity makes a huge difference, not only at work but in everyday life. This book contains many of these absolute jewels. * Dr John Schubert AO, Chair, Garvan Institute of Medical Research (Dr Schubert is a former President of the Business Council of Australia) * Larry's quirky and unique style has helped me become a better leader. I commend this book to everyone seeking a pathway on their career journey. * Simon Mordant AO, Executive Co-Chair, Luminis Partners * Larry has guided and mentored all kinds of leaders. His insights and experiences are unmatched. Few are better qualified to share their insights into the true qualities of leadership. As co-founders of our own start-up, Tony O'Sullivan and I have found Larry's guidance and expertise invaluable. * Martijn Wilder AM, CEO, Pollination Group * Having had the benefit of Larry's coaching over the years, it's wonderful that he has put pen to paper so that everyone can learn from Larry's unique approach to leadership. * Peter King, CEO, Westpac Group Ltd * Larry brings humour and insight to provide direct and challenging feedback to improve leadership and an essential skill: communication. In this book, he gets to the heart of leadership - Authenticity, Empathy and Intent - and delivers this with his characteristic insight and humour and with practical steps for the reader to adapt the insights to their own style. * Dig Howitt, CEO & President, Cochlear Ltd * Larry is a highly effective coach and mentor due to his years of experience, progressive mindset and strong support for diversity including female participation at the top ranks. This book is a must read for those who are looking to take a modern and balanced approach to leadership. * Liz Cullinan, Partner, EY * Larry has a fantastic ability to diagnose that is not just addressing the symptoms but the root cause. It's also the way he dragged me completely outside my comfort zone. A key element to my development has been the way he challenged me. This book will do the same for you. * Vaughn Cotton, Senior Program Manager, Electronic Payment Systems * Larry shows how you can become the best at communicating with your team, stakeholders and customers. His frameworks, which he shares in this book, have benefitted me over many years across a variety of businesses and executive roles. He has also worked with some of my executives so they could develop their unique leadership style. To the point that we have a new verb ... "to be "Larry'd"!! * Mike Foster, former CEO Fujitsu Australia & NZ Ltd * With responsibility for new business within one of the world's largest advertising holding groups, and in what is renowned as an industry whose output relies exclusively on people, Larry's advice resonates at every level. Being the "authentic you" is something I have always placed great importance on, alongside an innate sense of curiosity. It is wonderful to have so many practical tools within this book to ensure these come to life. * Jodie Stranger, Global Business Development Practice Lead, Publicis Groupe * Working in a profession where projecting competence is essential (especially as a woman), Larry's methodology is easily grasped and implemented, as readers of WHY YOU? will discover. * Dr Amely Zaininger, cardiologist *