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Ego, Authority, Failure

Using Emotional Intelligence like a Hostage Negotiator to Succeed as a Leader

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Ego, Authority, Failure

By: Derek Gaunt
Narrated by: Derek Gaunt
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A Gallup study found that 50 percent of resigning employees did so "to get away from their manager". The ones who don't quit become disengaged, creating a negative work environment costing US companies billions in lost productivity, each year.

Leaders in the 21st century need to understand that technical skills are not enough to be an effective manager. They need to able to demonstrate tactical empathy to create a more productive environment. This audiobook introduces listeners to the fundamentals of hostage negotiator leadership (HNL) which has, as its foundation, tactical empathy.

Inside this book, you'll learn 12 simple-to-execute skills that, if applied immediately, will have you operating at a level higher than most. Ego, Authority, Failure was authored for leaders who want actionable techniques to build trust-based influence in order to motivate and inspire. It is also shares cautionary tales for those in denial about the damage their ego and authority has on their organization.

©2019 Derek Gaunt (P)2020 Derek Gaunt Emotions Leadership Management & Leadership Personal Development
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A must listen for any or aspiring leader. Derek Gaunt is an exceptional narrator. Thank you Derek.

Sensational!!

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You might argue that Chris Voss put forward more ideas in his popular book “Never Split the Difference”. But if you aspire to make those ideas a part of your life, and not just something you’ve read, you might need to spend some time with Derek. “Ego Authority Failure” gives you the opportunity to absorb those key ideas with real human examples, and challenges you to start practicing them, so that you can see the results for yourself.

Well Worth the Time

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i had purchased this book as the black swan group had heavily promoted it. i was expecting alot more real life examples and HOW TO segments on applying the techniques taught in that book to leadership scenarios however there were close to none. only the last 3 chapters cover a few of the concepts from never split the difference book. the rest if the book is just like a rehash of leadership theories and concepts. its dry and boring if you are looking for the real ' how to' of leadership. So as others said dont expect much and save your money and just relisten to the chris voss book never split the difference. this book is a waste of time.

big let down...

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