Stop the Monkey Business: Eight WTFs That Can Make or Break You as a Leader and Manager
Written by David L. Cleveland
Narrated by David L. Cleveland
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About this audiobook
In Cleveland’s Primer to become a great leader, he clarifies that WTF doesn’t stand for Win The future.
Compelling cases are made for why:
- Execution eats Strategy for Breakfast. There is a reason there are thousands of successful companies that can’t even spell strategy.
- The Truth Will Set You Free, especially when it comes to dealing with problem employees.
- No one should have the authority to disappoint a customer, ever!
- Succession Planning without first building the right Organization is like building a home without a plan. Hey! You’re not running a kool-aid stand.
- Setting Core Values that don’t focus on your customer's needs and wants is a waste of time.
- Quit looking for the Holy Grail of Leadership. There is no one right way but four basic styles that you need to learn now.
With a “been there and done that” approach, Cleveland makes this topic fun and informative for the new Manager and the Old Pro who needs to sharpen his or her skills.
“Dave Cleveland writes in a funny, straightforward if irreverent, style that is easy to read and direct in its approach to the real-world issues facing managers today. This book is a MUST READ for all managers, whether in big companies or small, and should be kept as a “pocket guide” reference on everyone’s desk.”
- Kent Harrell Small Business Owner
“I have worked with this sassy, down-to-earth, and vocal leader for over 30 years. In a humorous way, it reflects simple and important learnings on how to conduct your life and do business successfully.”
- Andre Siegenthaler, retired Senior VP Human Resources with Hilti International and Hilti North America
David L. Cleveland
Dave Cleveland, a lifelong Tulsan, pursued his first career in Human Resources after completing his MBA at the University of Tulsa. His early success as a 20-something Director of Personnel for two international companies led to his getting a chance to actually run a business before age 35, as President of Hilti's Latin America division. Over the next 30 years, he went on to lead several other family businesses in several different industries. He's a big believer in experience being the greatest teacher and likes to tell his clients, "Hell, if I can just teach you half the things I have screwed up over the course of my career, you have a decent chance of being successful." Having tried retirement over 7 years ago, where he "failed miserably," he is now the Managing Partner of Corporate Performance Group. His business focuses on working with business owners and presidents to develop strategies that can lead to achieving their personal long-term vision of success. Dave has a strong passion for the Not-for-Profit sector and has served as Board Chair for many of them in the Tulsa and Oklahoma area. His commitment continues today, with over one-third of his consulting time dedicated to helping their boards and leadership establish strong executable strategies.
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