Product Description
by John Eades (Author)
Build a world-class team culture with proven principles from renowned "Follow My Lead" podcaster and business leader John Eades
***Ranked #1 Best New Management Book to Read in 2019 by Book Authority***
Organizational culture has undergone a seismic shift in the 21st century--and with it, the requirements of leadership. In Building the Best, LearnLoft CEO John Eades takes you on a journey of transformation that will equip you with the tools you need to become the kind of cutting-edge leader today's workplace so urgently needs.
"Leadership is about empowering, inspiring, and serving in order to elevate others over an extended period of time. You are the perfect person to live this out every day." Eades's powerful words form the backbone of this groundbreaking guide to cultivating leadership at its highest level.
Beginning with the benefits of great leadership--and the drawbacks of bad leadership--Eades offers real-life examples of leaders who elevate others, and how their practices have paid huge dividends. At its core is a carefully balanced blend of "love and discipline"--a guiding principle that helps create high levels of performance by leaning on standards while at the same time caring about the long-term success and well-being of each team member.
Through these proven practices, you'll learn to:
- Identify your current leadership style
- Rely on the "purpose trifecta" to guide your team
- Be a leader who properly leverages the "Acts of Accountability" model
- Create a "Maximizing Mantra" to produce energy and results
- Develop the skills of others by understanding the "4 Stages of Role Development"
Leadership is a journey, not a destination. Building the Best offers a powerful blueprint for embarking on that journey--the first step in taking your team or organization toward true greatness.
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"In Building the Best, John Eades has put together a thorough and thoughtful guide to leading. It is a treasure trove of practical wisdom."
-- Patrick Lencioni, CEO, The Table Group; bestselling author The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and The Advantage
"You will find John Eades has much to share about leadership and life. Readers won't just walk away thinking about how to be a better leader but will have practical tools to help them make it a reality."
- Jon Gordon, bestselling author of The Energy Bus and The Power of Positive Leadership
"John Eades is a student of leadership. His relentless pursuit of the truth over many years has
lead him to discover the secrets of the most effective leaders. Building the Best is an awesome tool to
empower you not only with what he's learned but how you can apply those learnings along your
leadership journey."
--John O'Leary, #1 national bestselling author of On Fire
"Building the Best is smart, interesting, and a fantastic read! I recommend it to any person in management ready to take their leadership to the next level!"
--Bob Beaudine, bestselling author of The Power of WHO! and 2 Chairs, and President & CEO of Eastman & Beaudine
Author Biography
John Eades is the CEO of LearnLoft, a leadership development company which exists to turn managers into leaders and creates healthier places to work. He was named one of LinkedIn's 2017 Top Voices in Management & Workplace after reaching over 3.0 million readers with his weekly column.
