Take the Bull by the Horns: The Busy Leader's Action Guide to Growing Your Business...and Yourself (Hardcover)

~ Gayle Lantz (Author)

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One step at a time... One week at a time... For busy leaders who don t have time. Today's leaders are busy. Yet, the most successful ones are taking a little time to think better so they can take actions to lead better. Take the Bull by the Horns helps leaders think through a wide range of issues to help them accomplish their most important business and personal goals. It offers 52 weeks worth of leadership ideas, strategies and insights for leaders who are motivated to grow themselves and others. The book serves as a: Personal thinking guide to help leaders focus on the important leadership issues and reflect, learn and grow on their own watch. Discussion catalyst to help their teams gel and thrive. Talking about concepts in the book is a great way to get juices flowing in group settings. Leadership development tool that delivers substance, ideas, and insights to help leaders think better and create better results. Readers will learn how to: Clarify, focus and stretch their thinking to create bigger opportunities for the business and themselves. Keep employees from running for the door when the clock hits five. See through the foggy haze of problems that cloud their day. Stop the toxic bickering that is spoiling their team. Expand possibilities for themselves and their companies. Turn their thoughts into action, take charge in ways that really matter, and instantly reap the rewards.

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"With insight backed with ideas you can apply immediately, Take the Bull by the Horns is filled with needed substance, expertise and encouragement to keep leaders focused on the most important issues -- like developing the organization that will return man to the moon."
--Steve Pearson, Manager, Space Systems Department, NASA

"Take the Bull by the Horns is a must-read for all sales leaders and coaches. It's a literal recipe for success for taking team performance to the next level. Read, apply and look for transformational results!"
--Lynne Williams, Sales Transformation Program Manager, Verizon Business

"With the pace of life ever increasing, Take the Bull by the Horns provides an on-the-run format for leaders to get the help they need to excel with their businesses."
--Kristing Chompff, CEOonline.com

"Take the Bull by the Horns is a tremendous management tool that helps executives initiate the discussions we really need to be having with our leadership teams for the advancement of our organizations."
--Michael Washburn, President & CEO, Red Mountain Bank

"With its great pick-the-topic, thought-provoking approach, Take the Bull by the Horns will lead you and/or your team to timely solutions in a user-friendly fashion."
--Leigh V. Grantham, Chief Operating Officer, CHELCO

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: WorkMatters Press (November 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 097896781X
• ISBN-13: 978-0978967819
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,716,471 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)