The Motive: Why So Many Leaders Abdicate Their Most Important Responsibilities (J-B Lencioni Series)

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Stunning... Thorne's gloriously rich script subtly dissects the various relationships of the players, and it's magical to see it all unfold... a brilliant piece of theatre' Theatre Weekly If we could revise this title, we might call it Letters to a Young Artist, since this classic text supersedes poetry lessons (and arguably art, with its contents mirroring life lessons more than anything). A thin but rich volume, Letters to a Young Poet charts the correspondence between Rainer Maria Rilke and a burgeoning cadet struggling to write — and, worse, struggling to accept his circumstances. When the young poet asked Rilke if he thought that he should keep writing, Rilke famously responded: “Go into yourself and test the deeps in which your life takes rise; at its source you will find the answer to the question whether you must create.”

Good leaders are far more concerned about employees being uninformed than they are about being criticized for redundancy. Life becomes a little simpler when you accept that as we pursue our goals, there will inevitably be challenges and barriers along the way. This is why a few extra sources of inspiration, such as motivational books, never hurt anyone. Do you organize team-building activities that are fun but largely ignore uncomfortable conversations about their collective behaviors? Reward Centered Leadership. They want to be rewarded. They see leadership as a prize for years of hard work. They are drawn by the trappings of attention, status, power, and money.

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Or what if the hostess told you she was the CEO of a major corporation who had just laid off thousands of employees right before the holidays—one of which was your partner. Reputation: Everyone has a reputation, good or bad, deserved or undeserved. Your character’s reputation shapes others' judgment of your protagonist. You can use reputation to help you define your character or to show a different side that others don’t see. Do you find yourself venting about your direct report’s behavioral issues rather than talking with them directly? Let’s look at these and a few other ways of getting to know your characters. What your character does The danger of leading for the wrong reason is high, not only for individuals but also for society as a whole. Related Book Summaries

How well do we really know the people in our lives? Some we know better than others and some are merely acquaintances. But we expect to know the characters in books better than any living human being, don’t we? Characters in books give us insight into the human condition. We learn how people behave and what’s in human nature from our favorite characters in books and on the big screen. Talents and abilities: Does he write beautiful poetry in his spare time? Maybe she can sing like a song bird, but is shy to sing in front of people. Especially for fantasy and Sci-Fi, your main character needs to have a unique talent or gift that helps him do great things. Different sides: We all have different sides we show to different people. We’re one person at work, another at home, and even another out with our friends on a Saturday night getting crazy. Card says, "It is also one of the most startling and effective devices in fiction to take characters out of one setting and put them in another, where different facets of their personality come to the fore."Jonathan Kellerman has mastered the art of lean, evocative prose [in] a series that grows stronger with each volume.” —New York Journal of Books

The reason a CEO communicates to employees is to ensure that people are aligned with, and have bought into, what is going on. To help them understand where they fit into the success of the enterprise. Fascinating... a dual of egos in which not just the play, but the two men's sense of their selves is at stake' The Stage We’ve got you covered. Head to the free resources below to discover the shadowy underbelly of story generators:When leaders are motivated by personal rewards, they will avoid the unpleasant situations and activities that leadership requires. This leaves the people they lead without direction, guidance, and protection. Orson Scott Card lists several other elements you need to cover to create a truly unforgettable character: Some studies say that employees have to hear a message seven times before they believe executives are serious. If you answered yes to these questions, you may have a problem with your leadership motive. 5. Communicating Constantly and Repetitively to Employees This may be Pat’s best work of fiction yet. His characters are human, and the plot twists and turns kept surprising me. And of course, the lesson about our motives is critical for anyone who leads or wants to lead.” — Elizabeth BryantChief Learning Officer Southwest Airlines

What if you found out the friend who was telling different versions of the same secret to everyone felt horribly alone and depressed during the holidays? This was her attempt at getting close to someone—anyone—so as not to be by herself on Christmas day.The weapon of choice that was used was poison in the murder. The murder was premeditated and carried out on a vicious scale. It was done using aconite, a toxin known for its deadly nature. The victim of this toxin never saw it coming. And what if you found out the beautiful woman had been held captive as a slave in another country since she was a teenager and had recently gotten away from her captors? Think about the holiday parties you just survived. Now imagine if you’d seen a woman spilling her drink, laughing loudly, and generally calling attention to herself. You would make a snap judgment about her. It’s OK, we all do it.