The Joe Biden Way: How to Become a Bold and Empathic Leader

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Discover what sets leaders like President Biden apart from the rest In The Joe Biden Way: How to Become a Bold and Empathic Leader, bestselling author and leadership expert Jeffrey Krames provides readers with leadership secrets gleaned from one of the most transformative and successful presidents in modern times: Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr. In this book, the author sets out 7 lessons in inspiring leadership that have helped the 46th President of the United States carry his powerful message to the White House and deliver it to hundreds of millions of people. You’ll learn how to: Lead with empathy and demonstrate you understand what your followers are experiencing Set a single priority and focus on it with laser precision Learn to execute on your goals and back your words with meaningful action Build on and cultivate your strengths and values Lead diverse groups of people and inspire them to share a common goal Perfect for executives, managers, and other business leaders, The Joe Biden Way is a must-read resource for anyone who strives to unlock the best in their followers and colleagues and discover what sets great leaders apart from the rest of the pack. Cover Title Page Copyright Page Contents Prologue: Lead with Empathy Tell the Truth and Embrace Competence Embrace Diversity Reach Out to Those Who Need You Victims of Racial Strife Citizens in a World of Covid-19 Overcome Fear Understand Your Opponents’ Intent Fight Against Misinformation Be Optimistic Chapter 1 Set One Priority Focus on One Thing Go Big and Keep Your Promises Know Your Opponent Inside and Out Work Through Intransigence Lead with Courage and Vision Watch All Flanks and Don’t Get Distracted Communicate Directly What’s the Takeaway? Chapter 2 Execute Strategically Play “Three-Dimensional Chess” Exhibit Patience and Discipline Act “Decisively, Quickly, and Boldly” Make Good on Promises Anticipate Surprises Celebrate Wins Start a Revolution Obsess Over Implementation Persuade Constituents and Finish Strong Be Memorable What’s the Takeaway? Chapter 3 Value Specific Experience Understand the Importance of Experience Understand That “Talent Is Overrated” Be Authentic Know That #2 Can Become an Effective #1 Do What It Takes to Be Persuasive Learn from Your Worst Experiences What’s the Takeaway? Chapter 4 Build on Strengths Be Curious and Read Everything Reach Across the Aisle Don’t Forget Culture or People Build Multiple Strengths to Become Extraordinary Call Out Your Antagonists Be Tough but Proportional Be Attentive to Leadership Blind Spots What’s the Takeaway? Chapter 5 Close Reality Gaps Make Good on Your Promises Even in the Face of Crisis Don’t Abandon Priorities Put the Planet First What’s the Takeaway? Chapter 6 Focus on Leadership, Not Optics Surround Yourself with Talent Make History Pass the First Leadership Test What’s the Takeaway? Chapter 7 Build a Legacy Be Pragmatic and Bold Consider Your Legacy Return to Empathy Be a Steady Hand What’s the Takeaway? Acknowledgments About the Author Index EULA