The fast-paced energy of contemporary society is riddled with distractions, disappointments, and discouragement. From our home lives to our work lives, feeling driven and creative has become exceedingly difficult.
The methods of change management are outdated. Today what matters most is focus and inspiration. In Do Epic Stuff!, René Esteban shows leaders how to use goals and inspiration as beacons, bringing teams to the heights of success. Esteban provides insight for leaders and managers to help encourage their team to give their all for an attractive goal, how to keep it in sight against all odds, and how to work towards it with zeal and enthusiasm. Esteban mixes his own tried and tested experiences from the corporate world with surprisingly effective psychological methods.
Drawing on expert advice from top executives at such companies as Allianz, BMW, E.ON, and Deutsche Telekom, Do Epic Stuff! will enable leaders to foster outstanding teams that can achieve big goals.
The methods of change management are outdated. Today what matters most is focus and inspiration. In Do Epic Stuff!, René Esteban shows leaders how to use goals and inspiration as beacons, bringing teams to the heights of success. Esteban provides insight for leaders and managers to help encourage their team to give their all for an attractive goal, how to keep it in sight against all odds, and how to work towards it with zeal and enthusiasm. Esteban mixes his own tried and tested experiences from the corporate world with surprisingly effective psychological methods.
Drawing on expert advice from top executives at such companies as Allianz, BMW, E.ON, and Deutsche Telekom, Do Epic Stuff! will enable leaders to foster outstanding teams that can achieve big goals.
252 pages | 5 1/4 x 8 1/4
Table of Contents
Contents
Introduction:
Almost Anything is Possible with This Book 9
Chapter 1
Head of Epic Stuff:
You Want to Make a Difference, Don’t You? 13
Chapter 2
Think (Yourself) Ahead: Success Starts
in Your Head 36
Chapter 3
If You Hunt Two Hares, You Won’t Catch Either:
Focus First! 60
Chapter 4
What Everybody is Striving for:
The Culture that Makes Great Things Possible 87
Chapter 5
Your Team is Larger Than You Think: Get Everyone Involved 114
Chapter 6
The Future in 4D:
What Really Motivates People 139
Chapter 7
Go Big or Stay Home: Now You Will Deliver 163
Chapter 8
Explain it to a 7-Year-Old:
Simple Communication 189
Chapter 9
Do it, or Else Nobody Will:
Assuming Responsibility 215
Thank You 241
About the Author 242
Interviewees 244
Index247
Introduction:
Almost Anything is Possible with This Book 9
Chapter 1
Head of Epic Stuff:
You Want to Make a Difference, Don’t You? 13
Chapter 2
Think (Yourself) Ahead: Success Starts
in Your Head 36
Chapter 3
If You Hunt Two Hares, You Won’t Catch Either:
Focus First! 60
Chapter 4
What Everybody is Striving for:
The Culture that Makes Great Things Possible 87
Chapter 5
Your Team is Larger Than You Think: Get Everyone Involved 114
Chapter 6
The Future in 4D:
What Really Motivates People 139
Chapter 7
Go Big or Stay Home: Now You Will Deliver 163
Chapter 8
Explain it to a 7-Year-Old:
Simple Communication 189
Chapter 9
Do it, or Else Nobody Will:
Assuming Responsibility 215
Thank You 241
About the Author 242
Interviewees 244
Index247