After finally finishing the book, I feel like I could single-handedly change the world in the next hour. There were so many topics and different aspects of leadership covered that I feel like I should just run for president! #Buerman2024
There are a few topics that I believe to be the most important, so I am going to focus on those parts...
1) Empathy is a crucial characteristic of a leader.
When employees feel valued and understood, they are much more likely to do their best work. Employees should never be viewed as machines. Employees are people with their own lives, feelings, and obligations. These employees should also trust the company that when the going gets tough, they are not sent to the chopping block first. If employees feel their work is appreciated, they are much more willing to go down with the ship.
2) Always stay a step ahead of the press.
When a company is faced with adversity, it is imperative to stay ahead of the situation. When the company has handled a situation poorly or there is corruption in the workplace, nip the situation in the bud. The public is way more receptive to an open and honest company compared to a company trying to shove the skeletons back in the closet when they fall out.
3) A team must run as a unity or it simply won't run.
All employees of a company need to feel safe. If there is a hostile work environment, ideas are less likely to flow. If the boss/ CEO/ Leader of a company is separate from the group, employees feel abandoned. Humans love order and working as a team to achieve a goal.
I think this book should be mandatory for anyone in a leadership position.
Rating: 4.2/5 Stars
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