Trust & Inspire
by Stephen M. R. Covey
Command-and-control leadership is obsolete; the alternative is 'trust and inspire': model, trust, inspire, with the five barriers that keep leaders stuck. Covey's most complete leadership statement, well organised and generous with examples.
Read it if…
you lead people and suspect your style is more control than you admit.
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Skip it if…
you want tactics; it is a philosophy with stewardship agreements.
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Three things you will actually use
- People do not need to be managed; they need to be led.
- Trust is extended before it is earned.
- Inspire by connecting to purpose.
Do this first
Read the five barriers and name your own.
Our verdict
Command-and-control's replacement.
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