I came across a Charlie Brown cartoon recently where the caption read, “Do everything with a good heart, expect nothing in return and you’ll never be disappointed.” This is what being kind is all about—doing things for others while expecting nothing in return. Someone once said, “Expectation is the root of all heartache.” This means if there is no expectation, then there is no heartache. In addition, being kind while expecting nothing in return is the pathway to happiness. As my friend Art Fettig put it, “Realize that in life, the more you give, the more you’ll receive. But don’t give just to get something in return. That’s not giving, that’s trading. Learn to give (be kind) for the pure joy of giving. That is the secret to happiness and the pursuit of happiness makes for one very rewarding life.” In other words, the pursuit of real happiness does not involve disappointment.
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Leading from the Back: To Achieve The Impossible
Are you looking for a leadership model that is uncomplicated, easy to use and produces amazing results? If so, then Leading from the Back is for you! In it you will find everything you need to become a superstar leader. You will learn how to earn respect from your team members and help them in achieving the impossible. No more learning about numerous principles and laws of leadership. Just a three-part model that has an amazing track record of proven success.
Through an engaging parable about the travails of an upcoming young manager, Shiv Kundra, whose leadership style hampers both his ability to lead and his ability to deliver, the authors outline the fascinating concept of ‘leading from the back’.
Leading from the Back is a distillation of the collective experience and wisdom of Ravi Kant (former CEO, vice chairman, Tata Motors), Harry Paul (co-author of the bestseller FISH! A Proven Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results) and Ross Reck (co-author of The Win-Win Negotiator).
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