The Big Idea
Published on 14. December 2016
146 pages
978-1-942168-65-2 (ISBN)
Description
Learn how to:
* Take charge and lead yourself first
* Harness the power of no
* Break free from what's holding you back
* Stop the best of who you are from going unnoticed
* Go far with a little grit, determination, and the right BIG IDEA
Let Tony Richards, the one CEOs call when what has been working stops, help launch you forward in leader-ship with 52 BIG IDEAS.
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Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Introduction
- Foreword
- Section 1: Leading Yourself
- Big Idea #1
- Finding Your Life Purpose
- Big Idea #2
- What Success Means to You
- Big Idea #3
- Preventing a Shortsighted Vision
- Big Idea #4
- Goal Setting for Success
- Big Idea #5
- The Work of Leadership
- Big Idea #6
- The Processing of Pain
- Big Idea #7
- Expanding your Limits
- Big Idea #8
- Stress & Healthy Pressure
- Big Idea #9
- Make Change Your Best Friend
- Big Idea #10
- Cultivating a Positive Outlook
- Big Idea #11
- Other People's Thoughts Are None of Your Business
- Big Idea #12
- Your Head & Your Heart Can Provide Competing Commitments
- Big Idea #13
- The Morning Routine
- Big Idea #14
- The Spiritual Side of Leadership
- Big Idea #15
- You Are Becoming What You Think About
- Big Idea #16
- Getting Focused is Easy
- Big Idea #17
- Self-Talk
- Big Idea #18
- Rate the Power of Your Intentions
- Big Idea #19
- The Power of Choice
- Big Idea #20
- The Most Committed Always Win
- Section 2: Leading Others
- Big Idea #21
- Your Wealth Is in Your Relationships
- Big Idea #22
- Respect Is the Key to Loyalty & High Performance
- Big Idea #23
- Active Listening Creates Trust & Relationships
- Big Idea #24
- Are You Listening to What Their Body Is Saying?
- Big Idea #25
- Dealing with Difficult People
- Big Idea #26
- Separate the Performance From the Person
- Big Idea #27
- Intentions & Impact
- Big Idea #28
- The Power of Agreement
- Big Idea #29
- Accountability Is Ownership
- Big Idea #30
- Leaders Add Value to People
- Big Idea #31
- Make an Effort to Understand People
- Big Idea #32
- Communicating the Write Way
- Big Idea #33
- Lead for Loyalty
- Big Idea #34
- The Leader As a Coach
- Big Idea #35
- Squeaky Wheels Should Not Get Grease, They Should Get Replaced
- Section 3: Leading Your Organization
- Big Idea #36
- Great Leaders Attract the Best People
- Big Idea #37
- Understand the Impact of Change
- Big Idea #37
- Planning Is More Valuable Than Plans
- Big Idea #39
- Building the Customer Mindset
- Big Idea #40
- The Reality of the Marketplace
- Big Idea #41
- The Importance of Stories
- Big Idea #42
- Getting Alignment in Your Organization
- Big Idea #43
- Not Understanding Risk Is Risky Business
- Big Idea #44
- Take a Three-Dimensional Look at Your People
- Big Idea #45
- Brands Are Sorting Devices
- Big Idea #46
- Responsibility to Employees
- Big Idea #47
- When to Push and When to Release
- Big Idea #48
- Decisions Are Like a Batting Average
- Big Idea #49
- Leaders Measure Results
- Big Idea #50
- Simplifying Strategy
- Section 4: Leading Your Community
- Big Idea #51
- Giving Is Power
- Big Idea #52
- Finding a Cause to Support
- Conclusion
- About the Author
