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Fierce Leadership: A Bold Alternative to the Worst "Best" Practices of Business Today
by
Susan Scott
From the author of the acclaimed book Fierce Conversations comes the antidote to some of the most wrongheaded practices of business today.
· “Provide anonymous feedback.”
· “Hire smart people.”
· “Hold people accountable.”
These are all sound, business practices, right? Not so fast, says leadership visionary and bestselling author Susan Scott. In fact, these mantras — despit...more
· “Provide anonymous feedback.”
· “Hire smart people.”
· “Hold people accountable.”
These are all sound, business practices, right? Not so fast, says leadership visionary and bestselling author Susan Scott. In fact, these mantras — despit...more
Hardcover, 336 pages
Published
September 15th 2009
by Crown Business
(first published September 9th 2009)
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I know it's hard to believe but there are good management books in the world. Susan Scott wrote one of them; this was not it though. This book had one fantastic chapter on how to hire smart people (and I am so using the ideas the next time I interview people). The rest of the book was a combination of the worst mistakes found in management books..
So, here's a helpful list of things people writing books to encourage change in leaders (or potential leaders) should consider avoiding in the future:...more
So, here's a helpful list of things people writing books to encourage change in leaders (or potential leaders) should consider avoiding in the future:...more
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Come on, join our drum circle! With the exception of war, business represents the area of human civilization most concerned with the simple self-serving interpersonal competition for scarce resources. Be skeptical of books, even with the aggressive adverb "Fierce" in the title, that teach something other than this simple precept. While you engage in one of Scott's "fierce" conversations - apparently meaning heart-to-heart, soul-bearing exchanges - the minions of the (with due respect) cold-blood...more
Feb 20, 2011
William Blair
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colleague
"No, trust me. This one is really good." That's how I got roped into reading this rah-rah book on, as best I can tell, honesty in management and corporate leadership. Out of 300 pages, there's maybe 6, possibly 10, pages with something worthwhile to read; most of that is when the author is quoting someone else. There's nothing wrong with the book. It's all about being a better manager or leader. But unless you have an IQ of, oh, say, 90, you don't need this book to tell you anything that if you...more
I love Susan Scott's direct and real approach to business and relationships. She offers some provocative, yet logical suggestions in Fierce Leadership. These perspectives helped me to reassess my long-held beliefs about leadership development.
READ JAN 2013
Nice companion to the original, "Fierce Conversations" ... Both are good for anyone "bored with puffery and posturing, ducks and dodges" and desperately seeking authentic dialog.
Nice companion to the original, "Fierce Conversations" ... Both are good for anyone "bored with puffery and posturing, ducks and dodges" and desperately seeking authentic dialog.
A must read if you are interested in open, honest leadership. 'Fierce' aligns beautifully with my natural communication style, Susan Scott explains how to refine it :)
A should-read book on leadership for knowledge workers, managers, directors, C-levels, and entrepreneurs.
Excellent leadership book - short, slim, and packs a punch. Pair with Fierce Conversations by same author.
Tactics for leading a company, focusing on relationships. Very practical, and written with light touch.
Useful. nothing unexpected. but obviously still plenty of "leaders" that are just crap.
Agree with the Auther 99% except for 360 degree feedback I believe are very useful
I have to stop giving so many books 5 stars, but I have to say I really loved this. Any leader at any level would enjoy and benefit from Susan's insights. Deep emotional connection is not something usually talked about in management and leadership. Radical transparency gets some airing but Susan puts it all together in how to be an inspirational, highly successful leader. Read it!
its not meant for me...but tips are very useful..
Best business book I have read all year. This is so pertinent to the pivot we are making with Integrum and how Gangplank operates. Fierce leaders understand that its about people and the relationships and connections you have with them.
Apr 24, 2012
Samuel
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People in leadership.
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Pretty good book with tips on management and leadership. You'll already know some of this and some of it will be completely enlightening. Felt it started to get a bit repetitive during the last couple of chapters otherwise it might have been a 4 star, probably could've been a shorter book!
The author's quirky sense of humor is a bit surprising at times...but the content of the book is great. It grew on me slowly, but in the end, she had fantastic things to say.
This book was a big letdown. Seemed like a rehash of her first book, fierce conversations. Stopped halfway and don't plan on picking back up.
Wonderful, highly recommend!
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