Leadership is alive when it is used for others. It dies when it is all about you. Anyone can make an impact. All you need is influence—the most potent professional asset on the planet. The problem is that influence is also the most underused asset on the planet. And the primary reason is that the enemy of influence is a universal human trait: self-preservation. You guard your ideas, your status, and your reputation. Within your self-constructed walls you must cast safer visions, take smaller risks, and accept shallower relationships to ensure the security of all you are protecting. This is the downside of self-preservation: While your walls protect you and yours from demise, they also restrict your influence. You must break down your walls of self-preservation and sacrifice your security for the sake of others. Only then does the escalating paradox of personal generosity come into play: The more you give, the more you receive. This audio book shows that the key to effective leadership is learning how to influence in a way that engenders greater trust, stronger partnerships, and more impactful endeavors.
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"No idea this book was going to introduce an idea I had never considered. I guess in Jim Collins language Kubicek was saying how to go from being a good to great leader. Influence! Very interesting book and really an interesting read." — Jim (4 out of 5 stars)
"No idea this book was going to introduce an idea I had never considered. I guess in Jim Collins language Kubicek was saying how to go from being a good to great leader. Influence! Very interesting book and really an interesting read."
“Where are the great leaders of our time? The world needs a new paradigm for leadership—Jeremie Kubicek has defined it. If you needed to dig a ditch, would you use a teaspoon or a bulldozer? Until now, leaders have been using a teaspoon. Every leader should read this book!”
“Jeremie has given a clear path to follow that will serve as a guide and a measuring stick for any leader who wants to have real and lasting influence. Take it to heart. If you want to have life-giving impact, start here.”
“Jeremie Kubicek clearly shares what so many influential leaders have come to know: there’s a huge difference between authority and responsibility and between influence and power.”
“In a world where everyone wants to be a leader, Jeremie understands that it’s the influencers that change the world. This book offers you a way to move people to action, and make your mark on the world. It’s fast paced, easy to act on and most importantly from the heart.”
" I liked this book, but in the sea of all the other leadership books available it shares common themes with many others. What was a bit different about this was the tipping point for this author was a major life event. "
" I enjoyed this leadership book, despite my slow reading pace. I attended a day of leadership presentations today so I had to finish this one before the sessions. The topic of influence truly being at the heart of leadership really rang true for me. "
" If you want to explore your leadership potential from a faith based perspective, this is a book for you. I have read 30+ books on leadership -- this is the best. highly recommended "
" Good message, winsome writing, and the author has heart. But I could sum up the book in 2 sentences: 1) Don't be a jerk 2) Caring for others is true influence. The further I read, the faster I read. "
" The author came and spoke to our team at work and he was far more thought-provoking than the book itself. I definitely walked away with some interesting thoughts on leadership and developing a team of people. "
Jeremie Kubicek is the president and CEO of Giant Impact and a founding partner of the GiANT Companies. He has been growing and leading domestic and international companies for two decades that value people over processes and integrity above all else.
Brandon Batchelar has recorded many audiobooks, including Domesticated Jesus, Four Cups, Fresh Air, God Listens, and others.
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