Dare: Accepting the Challenge of Trusting Leadership

by Scott Weiss

Not Business as Usual In the current business climate of distrust, cynicism, and fear, Scott Weiss offers a radical challenge to those of us who lead others. His call for authentic leadership means dropping the mask of the Executive Persona as well as the camouflage and doubletalk of traditional corporate communications. It demands an end to our self-deceptions and the deception of others in the name of business as usual. Those who are brave enough to accept his DARE will discover... - More loyal, satisfied clients and customers
- Reduced turnover and more
- Engaged employees
- A more creative, innovative, and collaborative workplace
- Less personal conflict and more genuine relationships
- The passion to thrive, not just survive, in our professions A courageous book that calls on leaders themselves to step up and make the changes that will rebuild trust and restore business integrity for customers, employees, and the global public.

Genres: Leadership, Business, Contemporary, Adult, Nonfiction, Self Help

176 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Valery · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dare: Accepting the Challenge of Trusting Leadership by Scott Weiss challenges the status quo that is current in business today. Weiss asserts that leaders in business must change the way they do things in order to fully impact business for the better. While not a strict how to book, Weiss lays out strategies and a way of thinking that can radically change how business is done, how relationships are forged in the workplace, and how trust has a way of working to one's benefit. All of this in turn will lead to more customers, and more satisfied customers, reduced employee turnover, and happier employees, along with a more creative and adaptive workplace. Lofty goals indeed, but Weiss makes these notions seem doable. Overall, the key to success in business is communication, which starts at the top, and works its way down. How effective and clear this communication is matters most in every day business. Highly recommend this engaging and worthwhile business strategy book.

[CGY Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dare: Accepting the Challenge of Trusting Leadership by Scott Weiss challenges the status quo that is current in business today. Weiss asserts that leaders in business must change the way they do things in order to fully impact business for the better. While not a strict how to book, Weiss lays out strategies and a way of thinking that can radically change how business is done, how relationships are forged in the workplace, and how trust has a way of working to one's benefit. All of this in turn will lead to more customers, and more satisfied customers, reduced employee turnover, and happier employees, along with a more creative and adaptive workplace. Lofty goals indeed, but Weiss makes these notions seem doable. Overall, the key to success in business is communication, which starts at the top, and works its way down. How effective and clear this communication is matters most in every day business. Highly recommend this engaging and worthwhile business strategy book.

[Lust for Lit · Rating 5 out of 5]

'Dare' by Scott Weiss will serve as a useful book for any business leaders who are unsure of how to lead their staff in a society where distrusting those with authority is the norm. Weiss stresses that this distrust can have a massive impact on businesses if it is not addressed directly and quickly. He advocates transparency from leaders to dispel the distrust that so many workers feel towards their employers. Honesty is key in today's society and Weiss shows how true this is with real-life examples of business leaders who have adopted a transparent management strategy and the benefits of doing so. 'Dare' shows that a more ethical and honest approach to business leadership can make an operation run so more smoothly and efficiently. Perhaps the idea is simple, but in a world where there is so much dishonesty and distrust, it could be revolutionary.

[My World of Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Scott Weiss really goes against the typical employee/employer “us vs. Them" and challenges the current climate in most office spaces. Weiss works to encourage leaders to be themselves, to embrace the foundation that makes them leaders.

A huge key point in this book is communication, a shortcoming that many employers share. It’s not always intentional, but it is often the rust on polished steel. Open and honest communications from the top down can help foster healthy employee-management relations and company growth.

This is definitely a book to read for any manager or member of support staff.

[Suji · Rating 3 out of 5]

Received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads.

Well, overall I like that this book had a clear main message when it came to communication in the business world: be transparent. The book is about how to be a better BUSINESS leader. I stress the word business because it is not written for people who want to become leaders. This book is for people who are in leader positions and how to improve their communication skills with their employes or peers. This is NOT a how to book.

This book talks about why being a transparents honest speaker with your co-worker will improve your business. Overall great book to read, probability a bit idealistic but educational.