A Joosr Guide to... Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't

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Have you ever wondered what separates the companies able to pull together when times get tough from the ones who fall apart? The answer is effective leadership. Find out how to become a successful leader, able to create a healthy and productive working environment where people are eager to work for you and for each other.

Leaders Eat Last is a guide to leading with compassion and integrity, positively affecting the behavior of those you are in charge of. Many leaders today choose to rule with an iron fist and make decisions based on numbers alone. Understand why these techniques do more harm than good, and learn how to avoid making such mistakes, as you discover alternative methods that will help your company not only survive, but thrive.

You will learn:

· About the different chemicals in our bodies that drive certain behaviors

· That you can't calculate success by focusing on numbers

· Why power must be shared throughout a company to make it more effective as a whole.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Joosr
• Release date: Jun 30, 2016
• ISBN: 9781785673481

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What’s it about?

In the hectic—and sometimes hostile—world of business today, there is one major factor determining which companies pull together and which ones fall apart, and that is the type of person leading them. When a business has an unqualified or uncaring leader, over time it will inevitably become a dog-eat-dog enterprise, riddled with failures, layoffs, and wild variations in stock value. But when the right leader is at the helm to steer a company through tough times and protect the interests of its employees, this corporation will undoubtedly be admired for its integrity, stability, teamwork, and sustained success.

Perhaps you wish to be in charge yourself—especially if you’re thinking about the potential advantages: larger paychecks, added benefits, more control over your working life, and the chance to truly make an impact in your industry. However, what may not be as readily apparent are the obligations that come with such perks. Those in command must lead by example. It is their responsibility to look after each individual that works for them, and when it comes down to it, they are held solely accountable for employee happiness and, in turn, company success (or failure). The promotion of certain beneficial behaviors and positive feelings among staff is