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Leadership Without Excuses: How to Create Accountability and High-Performance (Instead of Just Talking About It)
Written by Jeff Grimshaw and Gregg Baron
Narrated by Michael Anthony
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About this audiobook
IT'S TIME FOR YOU TO INCREASE EMPLOYEE ACCOUNTABILITY-NO EXCUSES!
“Very engaging! Grimshaw and Baron provide practical coaching points on how to translate leadership intentions into results.”
DAVE HILFMAN, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CONTINENTAL AIRLINES
“A timely collection of valuable lessons on how to prevent excuses before they happen.”
MICHAEL PIETRUNTI, PRESIDENT amp; CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, KYOCERA MITA AMERICA, INC.
“Jam-packed with authentic examples and insights, this book encourages all leaders to actively look in the mirror and pay keen attention to the eff ective execution of their most important responsibilities.”
JEFF IRMER, VP OF SALES, THE AMERICAS, HONEYWELL AUTOMATION AND CONTROL SOLUTIONS
“It's never been more important for leaders to take responsibility and drive accountability. Unfortunately, in too many organizations those are just words. Grimshaw and Baron provide practical guidance on how to translate these ideas into authentic actions.”
JEFFREY A. HIRSCH, REGIONAL PRESIDENT, RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, NEW YORK CITY REGION, TIME WARNER CABLE
About the Book
There are three kinds of employees: Some are Saints; they're always accountable. Some are Sinners; they're never accountable. But most are Save-ables; sometimes they make good choices, sometimes they don't. What makes the diff erence? Leadership without Excuses has the answers.
Jeff Grimshaw and Gregg Baron help you put an end to the Save-ables' poor choices and excuse-making-and convert them into Saints. The secret is to communicate clear and credible expectations, create compelling consequences, and lead conversations grounded in reality.
In order to save the Save-ables, you need to:
BOOST THE CLARITY AND CREDIBILITY OF YOUR HIGH EXPECTATIONS
REWARD WHAT YOU WANT TO SEE MORE OF-AND STOP TOLERATING WHAT YOU DON'T
PROMOTE PERSONAL OWNERSHIP WHILE STRETCHING YOUR PEOPLE
TAP INTO HIDDEN SOURCES OF MOTIVATION
USE YOUR AUTHORITY EFFECTIVELY-BUT WISELY
TREAT MISTAKES AS INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL
PREVENT EXCUSES BEFORE THEY HAPPEN
There's no excuse for putting up with excuses. Leadership without Excuses is for anyone who actually wants to do something about it. It's the definitive guide to taking excuses out of the system and creating an environment where accountability and performance are consistently high. With this game-changing guide, you'll stop the excuses in their tracks and put your team on the path to success. Find out more at www.takeawayexcuses.com
“Very engaging! Grimshaw and Baron provide practical coaching points on how to translate leadership intentions into results.”
DAVE HILFMAN, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CONTINENTAL AIRLINES
“A timely collection of valuable lessons on how to prevent excuses before they happen.”
MICHAEL PIETRUNTI, PRESIDENT amp; CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, KYOCERA MITA AMERICA, INC.
“Jam-packed with authentic examples and insights, this book encourages all leaders to actively look in the mirror and pay keen attention to the eff ective execution of their most important responsibilities.”
JEFF IRMER, VP OF SALES, THE AMERICAS, HONEYWELL AUTOMATION AND CONTROL SOLUTIONS
“It's never been more important for leaders to take responsibility and drive accountability. Unfortunately, in too many organizations those are just words. Grimshaw and Baron provide practical guidance on how to translate these ideas into authentic actions.”
JEFFREY A. HIRSCH, REGIONAL PRESIDENT, RESIDENTIAL SERVICES, NEW YORK CITY REGION, TIME WARNER CABLE
About the Book
There are three kinds of employees: Some are Saints; they're always accountable. Some are Sinners; they're never accountable. But most are Save-ables; sometimes they make good choices, sometimes they don't. What makes the diff erence? Leadership without Excuses has the answers.
Jeff Grimshaw and Gregg Baron help you put an end to the Save-ables' poor choices and excuse-making-and convert them into Saints. The secret is to communicate clear and credible expectations, create compelling consequences, and lead conversations grounded in reality.
In order to save the Save-ables, you need to:
BOOST THE CLARITY AND CREDIBILITY OF YOUR HIGH EXPECTATIONS
REWARD WHAT YOU WANT TO SEE MORE OF-AND STOP TOLERATING WHAT YOU DON'T
PROMOTE PERSONAL OWNERSHIP WHILE STRETCHING YOUR PEOPLE
TAP INTO HIDDEN SOURCES OF MOTIVATION
USE YOUR AUTHORITY EFFECTIVELY-BUT WISELY
TREAT MISTAKES AS INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL
PREVENT EXCUSES BEFORE THEY HAPPEN
There's no excuse for putting up with excuses. Leadership without Excuses is for anyone who actually wants to do something about it. It's the definitive guide to taking excuses out of the system and creating an environment where accountability and performance are consistently high. With this game-changing guide, you'll stop the excuses in their tracks and put your team on the path to success. Find out more at www.takeawayexcuses.com
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