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3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 3.00 (387 ratings) (rate this audio book) Author: Roger Connors, Tom Smith, Craig Hickman Narrator: Wayne Shepherd Publisher: Oasis Audio, LLC Format: Abridged Audiobook Delivery: Instant Download Audio Length: Series: The Smart Audio Series Release Date: July 2003 ISBN: 9781608145621
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The Oz Principle is the groundbreaking work that demonstrated the vital role of accountability in the achievement of business results and the improvement of both individual and organizational performance. With more than a half-million copies sold, The Oz Principle has emerged as one of the most influential and useful business ideas of recent times._x000D_  _x000D_ The Oz Principle shows how to overcome The Blame Game that is so prevalent in organizations today. By taking the Steps To Accountabilityu00ae and helping people See Itu00ae, Own Itu00ae, Solve Itu00ae and Do It,u00ae the authors help people take accountability and move Above the Lineu00ae to take ownership for overcoming obstacles and getting results. The book spells out how to capture the power of positive accountability by helping people at every level of the organization ask the question, u201cWhat else can I do?u201d to achieve the result._x000D_  _x000D_ The Oz Principle changed the fate of hundreds of companies because it works! People want to be accountable. Taking ownership of a business is exciting. So is improved performance. Thatu2019s why accountability has become a core management value for thousands of organizations throughout the world._x000D_ Download and start listening now!

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Quotes & Awards

  • “The Oz Principle describes what we’ve all suspected—that it isn’t just America in crisis, but the American character. The good news is that Connors, Smith, and Hickman also describe the ‘yellow brick road’ we must follow to rebuild the dominant qualities to achieve success.”

    Stephen R. Covey, author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

Listener Opinions

  • 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Cathy | 2/20/2014

    " Other than the very BLATANT copyrighting of everything in the book, which makes it a bit crass, this is a very good book. The authors use very clear language to help readers understand "Above the Line" (of course, it is copyrightd) behavior vs. "Below the Line (if I knew how to put in the copyright symbol, it would be there) behavior. It reminds all of us that we have the ability to be positive and not resort to a victim mindset. While it is set largely in the corporate environment, there is much to be learned by all of us. Recommended. "

  • 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Jim | 2/16/2014

    " Great perspectives on workplace and personal accountability. "

  • 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Missy | 2/11/2014

    " I really agree with the basic message of stop complaining and making excuses for why your life, work, marriage, etc. is so terrible (this book dealing with the business side of it). The whole book was based on getting people beyond the "poor me" mentality and taking responsibility for where they are at. Great message really! My problem, and maybe it is just my problem, is I could never get why we were dragging all the Oz characters into it. I guess it was a must given the title of the book, but I didn't go along with the Oz theme at all. Although I see the connection between them complaining about not having brains and all that...It would've been better to just deal w/ the topic of the book without the all the oz stuff. "

  • 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Jeff | 2/5/2014

    " loved it ... teaches accountibility in the work place and the value of plain ol' getting things done "

  • 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 Elizabeth | 1/7/2014

    " I had to read this for work and I pretty much just skimmed it. Not a terrible theory but I had trouble seeing how it applies to my line of work. "

  • 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Michael | 12/30/2013

    " Fantastic book and can't wait to see it implemented throughout XanGo. I have already begun to hear the buzzwords and am excited to begin focusing on accountability, especially my own. "

  • 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 Dante | 12/6/2013

    " "Take responsibility for your actions". There, I saved you slogging through that. Well I guess there were some amusing real life anecdotes, but the Wizard of Oz analogy did not work for me at all. "

  • 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 JP Perryman | 12/4/2013

    " Great book on taking responisbility for the results you are getting and becoming more proactive to get even better results. "

  • 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5 Chris | 11/10/2013

    " This book did get me interested in reading the original OZ books, but it didn't inspire me to finish. It didn't tell me anything I hadn't heard before. "

  • 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Lori | 9/13/2013

    " Read for work. Upper management wants to try to implement this as a new company culture. It's not going to work though, unless they actually read the book and take it's principle to heart. "

  • 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Lindsay | 8/9/2013

    " Required reading for work. Pretty good and very motivating for changing your mindset and getting stuff done. "

  • 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Theron | 6/23/2013

    " "What else can I do to get the results that I desire?" "

  • 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 Jaime | 5/15/2013

    " Meh. This is one of those books that could have said the same thing in about 30 pages but instead took 300. And for supposedly being about the Wizard of Oz, this book barely contained any references. Of course, it has made me want to read the Wizard of Oz, so I guess all was not lost. "

  • 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Joy | 5/29/2012

    " It was ok. Decent ideas but a lot of it just seemed to be a commercial for itself. QBQ says a lot of the same things in a lot fewer words. I do think I've become more aware of my own "below the line" behavior since reading it, but I got that in the first few chapters. "

  • 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 Eric | 4/22/2012

    " Not a big fan. The examples got really repetitive and the Oz comparisons seem pretty forced at times. The book is best enjoyed while listening to Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. "

  • 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Laura Hetz | 11/28/2011

    " I went to meeting where they gave us this book to read for managers! Awesome how to work in a hostile work place! "

  • 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Lois | 9/9/2011

    " Great read for both personal and professional growth. Makes one rally think about their role in problems and if you ever feel like a victim, this book is a must. "

  • 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5 Stefanie | 11/18/2010

    " While the concept is good, the book is painful to read. The entire book could be summed up in a 10 minute lecture, but instead you read stupid analogy after stupid analogy....I felt victimized reading it! (couldn't resist) "

  • 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5 Carla Anderson | 11/12/2010

    " Good leadership book that advocates personal accountabilty. Are you working above the line or below the line? I like the philosophy. "

  • 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Adam Hinckley | 9/16/2010

    " Good message about being positive and productively active. "

  • 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Melissa Miller | 12/10/2009

    " A little repetitive in some of the examples but right on mark in philosophy. It really makes you think about your role in the results you achieve and how many excuses you make when things don't go your way. I've applied the lessons at work and at home. I wish everyone would read this book. "

  • 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Jonika | 8/11/2009

    " LEADERSHIP AT IT HIGHEST LEVEL...MUST READ "

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About the Author

Roger Connors is the cofounder of Partners in Leadership, an international management consulting firm with thousands of clients in almost all major industries. His books include Change the Culture, Change the Game; How Did That Happen?; and The Oz Principle.

About the Narrator

Wayne Shepherd’s voice is heard widely in Christian radio and television, as well as numerous audiobooks and special projects. With nearly forty years of broadcast experience, Wayne serves a growing number of clients as a radio host, interviewer, voice-over talent, and consultant.

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