Stand for Something
eBook - ePub

Stand for Something

Leading People with Care, Courage, and Consistency

  1. 94 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Stand for Something

Leading People with Care, Courage, and Consistency

About this book

Most people step into leadership because they're good at their job, but very few are shown how to lead.

Stand for Something is for leaders who care about their people but feel the constant pressure to perform. If you've ever felt the tension between doing what's right and doing what's expected, you're not alone.

This book shows leadership as it actually happens, including all the awkward moments, difficult decisions, and meaningful conversations. Using honest stories and personal experience, it delves into trust, motivation, loneliness, pride, and the choices that define a leader over time.

What sets this book apart is its simplicity. There are no frameworks to memorize or formulas to follow, just practical, human insights you can apply in real life.

After reading it, you'll be able to:

  • Lead with greater clarity and confidence during tough moments.
  • Build trust and motivation that last beyond short-term results.
  • Make decisions aligned with your values, even under pressure.
  • Create environments where people choose to give their best.

Leadership isn't about standing above others; it's about standing for something.

Information

Year
2026
Print ISBN
9781606497586
eBook ISBN
9781606497593
Subtopic
Management

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Halftitle Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Front Matter
  6. Dedication
  7. Contents
  8. Introduction
  9. Chapter 1 Your Team Members Are More Important Than Their Tasks
  10. Chapter 2 Never Perform a Cost–Benefit Analysis on a Moral Decision
  11. Chapter 3 The Secret to Authentic Leadership—Be Yourself
  12. Chapter 4 Be Honest . The Truth Is the Truth, No Matter How You Feel About It
  13. Chapter 5 Assume Trust, and Trust Will Follow
  14. Chapter 6 Loneliness. It Matters
  15. Chapter 7 To Motivate, You Need to Understand Motivation
  16. Chapter 8 Create an Environment Where People Can Feel Proud
  17. Chapter 9 Stand for Something
  18. About the Author
  19. Index
  20. Back cover

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