{"product_id":"good-comes-first-s-chris-edmonds-9781953295651","title":"Good Comes First: How Today's Leaders Create an Uncompromising Company Culture That Doesn't Suck","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover the practical, step-by-step guide to creating a workplace culture that's better for employees, customers, and stakeholders--and your company's bottom line.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor decades, talented people have tolerated old-school leaders who put results before respect, toxic company cultures, and workplaces that suck. But those days are over, and if leaders want to attract and retain the best employees--while improving productivity, customer service, employee satisfaction, and profits--it's time for them to create work cultures where good comes first. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe problem is that because the corporate world has too often been driven primarily by results, we seldom ask leaders to change their work cultures. Even if we did, most leaders don't know how. This book provides the actionable inspiration and practical direction needed to make that change happen. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eGood Comes First\u003c\/i\u003e, S. Chris Edmonds and Mark S. Babbitt go beyond theoretical advice, using their combined 50 years of experience to present proven strategies for creating purposeful, positive and productive work cultures. Cultures where good comes first for employees, customers, leaders, and stakeholders--and where improved business outcomes quickly follow. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn these pages, readers will learn to: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAppreciate why a good comes first culture is a business imperative\u003c\/b\u003e - especially for younger generations.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDistance yourself from the competition\u003c\/b\u003e that maintains its undefined work culture (one that most likely sucks).\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIdentify what \"good\" means for your company\u003c\/b\u003e in today's business climate - and in the future of work.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDefine your uncompromising work culture\u003c\/b\u003e as you build a foundation of respect AND results.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFormalize your team's servant purpose\u003c\/b\u003e so that everyone understands how what your team does improves lives and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpecify respectful behaviors\u003c\/b\u003e, so your desired values are observable, tangible, and measurable.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlign your entire organization to your desired work culture\u003c\/b\u003e - where good comes first every day.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAssess the quality of your current work culture\u003c\/b\u003e by measuring and monitoring how well your leaders and your executive team demonstrate your servant purpose, valued behaviors, strategies, and goals.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHold everyone accountable\u003c\/b\u003e for both respect and results through modeling, celebrating, measuring, coaching, and mentoring leaders and team members.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eImplement real, needed change\u003c\/b\u003e - and quit \"thinking\" and \"talking\" about change (but never really get change started).\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBecome a change champion\u003c\/b\u003e while creating a lasting legacy as a business leader.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuild a team of good people\u003c\/b\u003e doing good work in a good company.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWhat's more, \u003ci\u003eGood Comes First\u003c\/i\u003e shows you where potential barriers to success hide--and how to push through them--and illuminates the moments when you'll feel the most satisfaction and gain the most traction. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter reading this book, you will see that when done right, change is not only possible--it's practical, powerful, and profitable. And you will realize that you are the right person, at the right time, to make that change happen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e S. Chris Edmonds, Mark S. Babbitt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1953295657\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781953295651\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Matt Holt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/28\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.20w x 0.80d","brand":"S. 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