APPLES ARE SQUARE: Thinking Differently About Le

Your 7-step prescription for creating a compassionately competitive work culture For centuries, leaders have been operating within a “control and compete” mindset. But times are changing. More and more, at the helm of successful companies, you’ll find a different sort of leader. Collaborators, not controllers, they are “square apples,” bold men and women who dare to create success by reshaping the workplace in unexpected ways. In Apples Are Square, innovation consultants and celebrated authors Dr. Susan Smith Kuczmarski and Thomas D. Kuczmarski share with you the secrets of how to become a square apple in your organization. To develop their groundbreaking strategy for success, the authors interviewed dozens of leadership pioneers, including Craig Newmark, founder of craigslist; Mary Ellen Weber, former NASA astronaut; and NFL star Chris Zorich, whose personal story inspired the title of this book. With the tools in Apples Are Square, you’ll be able to take any bruised environment and reshape it into a positive force. As the authors take you through their seven-step process for rejuvenating your workplace, you’ll learn how to: Master the six essential qualities of new leadership Communicate in innovative ways that inspire people to serve others Build strong relationships for a sense of community in your company Create loyalty and retain employees Encourage personal risk-taking, creativity, and flexibility And much more Reshaping a bad apple or work environment is not easy, but in the end you will hold in your hand the fruits of a more dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative organization.