Joe Batten, one of America's leading management consultants, presents his dynamic "can do" philosophy of personal and professional fulfillment…a practical action guide based on years of working with successful, goal-oriented people. This isn't a book of nebulous advice, but a highly readable, time-tested, step-by-step program for changing your life!
Tough-minded Leadership offers new insights, focus, and motivation for anyone committed to greater personal effectiveness as a leader. At a time when self-confidence and self-esteem are desperately lacking, it provides specific techniques and tools to help restore them. Joe Batten helps you make the transition to tough-minded leader by explaining the thirty-five essential conversions you must make in your attitudes and the fifteen challenges you must learn to confront.
A book by and for parents,Ó says Art Fettig, president of Growth Unlimited, Inc., Battle Creek, Michigan. He continues, I truly believe that if every American parent could and would read this book and begin to apply the powerful concepts and techniques it contains, we could resolve all of the problems families face.Ó The tough-minded approach is a people approach,Ó says Joe Batten, that expects the best from you and the people around you.Ó In this book we recognize that the future of our families, our world, will rise or fall in direct proportion to the presence, understanding, and practice of positive values.É It is our belief that the best way to think of child development is to see it as the growth of the child's value system.É Throughout this book, we show how to apply your positive values to some of the real problems and real opportunities parents face in the real world.Ó from the Preface
Focusing on the implementation of a management-by-objectives (MBO) system, this updated classic offers practical guidance for managers seeking to motivate employees effectively. J.D. Batten emphasizes creating a positive work environment where personal commitment drives organizational success. He outlines a seven-phase process filled with actionable techniques and checklists to enhance productivity and profitability. This resource serves as a comprehensive tool for leaders aiming to foster engagement and meet their organization's goals.
Sixteen key dynamics are drawn from the Sermon on the Mount that will help train spiritual leaders.
The book offers innovative insights into management by transforming Management by Objectives (MBO) into a dynamic and practical approach. It is particularly beneficial for new managers seeking foundational knowledge and fresh perspectives beyond traditional management concepts. With actionable advice and motivational strategies, it serves as a valuable resource for executives at all levels, providing useful suggestions to enhance their management practices.
Effective management excellence stems from a top executive's ability to inspire their team, fostering a culture that values high standards and a rejection of mediocrity. The book emphasizes that success is not found in random, borrowed strategies but through thoughtful leadership that encourages a collective drive for improvement and achievement.
Two of the world's most renowned and respected motivational speakers have joined forces to bring you the definitive book on motivating others. Joe Batten, mentor to Ross Perot and author of Tough-Minded Management, has teamed-up with Mark Victor Hansen, coauthor of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, to show you how to inspire top performance from yourself and those you lead: how you can become The Master Motivator.
