The Generous Leader: 7 Ways to Give of Yourself for Everyone's Gain

by Joe Davis Narrated by Tom Parks

Overview

Leading successfully in a world full of disruption means building more than technical skills. Yes, you must deliver results, but to run a successful business you must learn to lead with your heart. Being vulnerable with your staff is intimidating, but when connecting with people not only will you grow as a leader and a person, but your business will grow as well.



Bringing your authentic self to your leadership takes courage and commitment, but you reap profound benefits from heart-led generous acts. This book presents seven ways to give of yourself for everyone's gain: 1. Generous Communication: Be real to build deep connections; 2. Generous Listening: Be sincerely curious about another's perspective; 3. Generous Inclusion: Be inclusive to invite collaboration and show respect; 4. The Generous Ally: Take chances to make chances for others; 5. Generous Development: Validate strengths and success, identify expansive opportunities; 6. Generous Moments: Make small acts of acknowledgment in important moments to make a big impact; and 7. Give up the Mask: Be emotionally accessible with authenticity and vulnerability.



As you build your skills with the guidance from this trusted reference, success will spread from your generosity to the people you work with, to your organization, to your own career, and even society.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Unlocks deep insight into what it takes to become the kind of leader that leaves a legacy far beyond business results. Most people will remember the great leaders not for what they did for the business but what they did for them, how they made them feel. The generous leader is inside all of us.”
—Chip Bergh, CEO, Levi Strauss and Co.

“Through real-life examples, Joe Davis provides today’s leader with an actionable guide to building leadership skills that benefit everyone.”
—Joaquin Duato, CEO, Johnson & Johnson

“This book is both inspiring and entertaining. You’ll find Joe’s very personal stories about leadership during external shocks and concrete action plans immensely useful—they will make you an even better leader!”
—Christoph Schweizer, CEO, Boston Consulting Group

“Joe Davis has led with generosity his entire career. Now he has given us a compelling and invaluable guide to leadership that changes lives. These are times that call for generous leadership.”
—Dan Schulman, President and CEO, PayPal

“As a woman of color, working for Joe turned my stereotypical expectations of white male leadership upside down. Joe’s book holds all of these lessons and more—his actionable examples and advice will make you a stronger leader, friend, ally, spouse, parent, and collaborator in every arena.”
—Jane Park, founder and CEO, Tokki
 
“A generous leader is an authentic leader, and Joe Davis demonstrates his authenticity through the words and actions included in his story. By leading the reader through a journey of learning, challenges, successes, and failures, Joe models how he brings his whole self to work—humbly, fully, unabashedly—and helps others unlock their potential. A great read for leaders willing to sit around the kitchen table and give of themselves to grow others.”
—Ashley M. Grice, CEO and Managing Director, BCG BrightHouse
 
“I have worked closely with Joe at Boston Consulting Group, and I have seen his philosophy and ethos of generous leadership in action. The Generous Leader reflects the empathy, humanity, selfless leadership, and experienced insights of the author and those he has served.”
—Rony Abovitz, founder of MAKO Surgical, Magic Leap, Sun and Thunder, and SynthBee

Product Details

BN ID:	2940192619537
Publisher:	Ascent Audio
Publication date:	06/25/2024
Edition description:	Unabridged

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