Simple Truths of Leadership: 52 Ways to Be a Servant Leader and Build Trust

Fifty-two essential principles that are easy to implement and practice: "The ultimate guide to servant leadership." —Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times–bestselling author of Mojo Effective leadership is an influence process in which leaders implement everyday common-sense approaches that help people and organizations thrive. Yet somehow, many of these fundamental principles are still missing from most workplaces.  In this book, legendary servant leadership expert and #1 New York Times–bestselling author Ken Blanchard and his colleague Randy Conley, a thought leader known for his expertise in the field of trust, share fifty-two Simple Truths that will help leaders everywhere make common-sense leadership common practice. Discover profound, memorable—and in some cases counterintuitive—wisdom such as: • Who should make the first move to extend trust• What role a successful apology plays in building trust• When to use different strokes (leadership styles) for different folks—and for the same folks• Where the most important part of leadership happens• How to create autonomy through boundaries• Why the key to developing people is catching them doing something right A fun, easy read that will make a positive difference in leadership and organizational success, Simple Truths of Leadershipshows how to incorporate simple but essential practices into your leadership style, build trust through servant leadership, and enhance your own life and the lives of everyone around you. Read more