Kind Folks Finish First: The Considerate Path to Success in Business and Life

by Sam Jacobs, Kerri Linsenbigler (Editor)

Overview

You don't have to be ruthless to get ahead—kindness will get you there faster

From the CEO of the Pavilion community, Sam Jacobs, Kind Folks Finish First weaves practical business lessons with fresh perspectives on how you can achieve success. The ideas in this book are backed by the author's personal experience building a nearly $200-million business rooted in kindness, reciprocity, and deeply held values. More than that, they're proven principles that have helped thousands reach their goals in every arena.

In business, we've been told to never leave money on the table. Don't split the difference. You need to be ruthless in order to make it to the top. Kind Folks Finish First shows you that isn't the only path. Being a good person and earning money aren't mutually exclusive. Helping others isn’t a sacrifice; it's a long-term strategy that can spur your success if only you're willing to take the exit ramp, reset your destination, and fuel your future with generosity.

• Walk through a proven process to discover what you really stand for
• Learn how to assume control of your life and how to leverage reciprocity to drive professional success.
• Align your personal life with your professional life
• Unlock your highest potential to create true happiness

Anyone looking for a kinder, gentler, more values-driven and authentic way to succeed will love this book. The secret is finally getting out—kind people really do get ahead faster.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781119983002
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	11/15/2022
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	375,160
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

SAM JACOBS is the Founder of Pavilion, a thriving community with more than 10,000 members around the world. He previously led revenue teams at Behavox, The Muse, Livestream, Axial, and Gerson Lehrman Group. He is the host of the Sales Hacker podcast and a sought-after speaker at industry conferences.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix

Introduction: The Story of Pavilion 1

Chapter 1 Fired at the Rest Stop 9

Chapter 2 The Exit Ramp 37

Chapter 3 Reset Your Destination 63

Chapter 4 Powered by Generosity 81

Chapter 5 The Next Right Step 99

Chapter 6 Listen Closely, Act Quickly 121

Chapter 7 Every Crisis Is an Opportunity 153

Chapter 8 The Last Piece of the Puzzle: Leading with Love 183

Chapter 9 Arriving at Happiness 203

About the Author 215

Index 217