Ducks are people, policies, practices or structures. Not surprising, “ducks” are alive and well in every organization. They may not all look alike, but they sure do quack alike! Once you step on one and it begins to quack, they all start quacking.
Whether it is done intentionally or not, “stepping on the ducks” means saying or doing anything that negatively affects people and or productivity. The concept is brought alive through entertaining duck tales and workplace examples. Don’t Step on the Ducks: Five Leadership Strategies for Developing Positive Relationships and Achieving Exceptional Results is designed to be an important resource for new leaders and an important reminder for experienced leaders.
Written in a format that allows you to read from cover-to-cover or to just read applicable sections, this informative book presents five guiding principles that are all interrelated. The five guiding principles are basic yet powerful. Understanding their significance as a leader is the first step to developing your skills. Applying the guiding principles will improve the morale and productivity of your employees. In addition, the guiding principles will help you avoid stepping on ducks; or if you have stepped on a duck, how you can recover and successfully navigate your business turf.
With in-depth discussion and insights on effective leadership practices, Don’t Step on the Ducks helps develop positive relationships with your employees while improving your results.
ISBN13: 978-1-4415-5059-0
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