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The Secret: What Great Leaders Know and Do

By: Ken Blanchard,Mark Miller
Narrated by: Joe Bronzi
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Summary

In this audio edition of their classic business fable, Ken Blanchard and Mark Miller get to the heart of what makes a leader successful. Newly promoted but struggling young executive Debbie Brewster asks her mentor the one question she desperately needs answered: "What is the secret of great leaders?" His reply, "Great leaders serve" flummoxes her. But over time, he reveals the five fundamental ways that leaders succeed through service. 

Along the way, she learns:

  • Why great leaders seem preoccupied with the future
  • How people on the team ultimately determine your success or failure
  • What three arenas require continuous improvement
  • Why true success in leadership has two essential components
  • How to knowingly strengthen - or unwittingly destroy - leadership credibility

The book also includes a leadership self-assessment so listeners can measure to what extent they lead by serving and where they can improve. The authors have also added answers to the most frequently asked questions about how to apply the SERVE model in the real world.

As practical as it is uplifting, The Secret shares Blanchard’s and Miller’s wisdom about leadership in a form that anyone can easily understand and implement. This book will benefit not only those who listen to it but also the people who look to them for guidance and the organizations they serve.

©2004, 2009, 2014 Blanchard Family Partnership and Mark Miller (P)2019 Blanchard Family Partnership and Mark Miller

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  • 16-02-23

Straightforward and succinct

The SERVE model is a great way to have those who are growing their understanding of becoming and evolving as servant leaders to have a concise, easy to remember path to follow. Thank you Mark, Ken, and all those involved!

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  • Ubaldo Luna
  • 08-02-23

True leadership

This is a book that should be read by individuals looking to grow their leadership skills and knowledge.

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  • William Green, Jr.
  • 04-01-23

Great Leadership Concept!

I’d like the office use of a story to tease out some fundamental concepts of leader ship, and what’s required for leaders to be effective. I will use this as a fundamental part of developing my team and myself.

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  • Brian O.
  • 17-09-22

Servant Leadership with great story telling

a story that sticks great book to remind you of what you as a leader should be doing and also how to foster that culture within your team

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  • jcan2
  • 08-01-22

Great insight

Answers many leadership problems And provide practical ways to implement the advice.
Clear your thoughts and expectations of what you think leadership and become teachable.

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  • 01-01-22

Leadership

I love the simplicity and direct approach. I also enjoyed the teaching through a story.

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  • 05-10-21

It was a great read and easy to understand!

I love the voice actor and etc. A must read for leadership. 5 Star listen .

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  • 02-06-21

this book changed me

this book changed the entire way I look at leadership. it has changed my career path, and my life.

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  • Kelly Rose
  • 03-03-20

Great Book!

The narrator was quirky in parts where he tried to enact a telephone call between two characters. No need for it. It just made for bad audio quality in those parts. Otherwise I loved the book!