
Listen: Do Publish, An Interview with Miranda WestHear how Miranda went from a senior position at Random House UK to building a brand new publishing company that produces unique books like Do Lead. After relocating with her family to Switzerland and leaving her publishing position behind, Miranda knew she wanted to start a new book-related project. It didn’t take long for inspiration to strike. When someone forwarded her a link to a Do Lecture, she was so intrigued that she contacted creator/founder David Hieatt that same day. Soon after, the Do Book Company was born. In this interview, Miranda shares what it was like to build a publishing company from the ground up. From educating herself on how to run a business, to developing a unique selling proposition that would enable the company and its products to stand out among a sea of books/publishers. She also discusses how the spirit of the Do Lectures has been carried through in everything they do – from the tone and length of the books, to the subjects they address. Lastly, Miranda reveals the four new Do Book Company titles that will be hitting the shelves next month, including Do Lead. Hear why she thinks Les’ book will change the way people think about modern-day leadership and their role in it. Listen to the interview here |
Register: Sign Up Now & Receive a Sneak Peek of Do LeadOur next webinar will irrevocably change how you view leadership, while also providing the key tools necessary to develop it within yourself and others. We’ve all seen the way leadership is portrayed in the media – a hero comes in at the eleventh hour and saves the day. Or, alternatively, a senior executive commits a major gaffe and it receives non-stop coverage. The truth is, not everyone in a position of leadership is a leader. And the reverse is also true. Real-world leadership can be undertaken at any time by anyone. In this webinar, we will show you how. From uncovering the four myths that have paralyzed leadership in the modern era, to the reason why effective leadership is goal-oriented, and not (primarily) people-oriented. We’ll also examine the importance of being able to manage yourself and what that entails, as well as the essential skills you must master in order to work with others. If you’re currently leading an organization, this webinar will provide new tools to make you even more effective. If you’re an aspiring leader, you will gain valuable tips and insights you can begin applying immediately. And, once you register, you’ll automatically receive a free excerpt from Les’ upcoming book, Do Lead. Sign up for the webinar here |
Listen: When to Put an Operator in a Dinosaur ParkIf you’re struggling to keep Operators out of Fun, help is here. Our latest newsletter question comes from a Visionary who wants to scale her business. The trouble is, the Operator she works with is happy in Fun and wants to stay there. Fun provides Operators with the greatest autonomy to do what they love most – get things done. They see Fun as the best place for not only themselves, but the organization as well. Convincing them to adhere to the systems and processes necessary to scale can be a painful and difficult process. In our latest audio tip, we explore the options available for dealing with the Operators who pose the greatest challenge – including one which involves placing them in a “dinosaur park”. Listen to the tip here |
Read: How a GM-Like Crisis Could Happen to YouDiscover the underlying cause that could surface at your organization. Les took a brief hiatus from his Inc. column to recharge and draw new inspiration. Now he’s back, with fresh insights on what actually happened at GM and why it should matter to you. After putting the systems and processes in place to ensure scalable growth and achieve Predictable Success, it’s common to add even more systems and processes because it worked so well up till this point. While this can take an organization into Treadmill, that’s not a problem in and of itself. The issues that become key are: 1. Will someone act as the canary in the mineshaft – alerting everyone when innovation is being stifled and customers have become an afterthought? 2. Will their warnings be heeded? Read the Inc. article |
Meet: Our Client Support SpecialistWe’re very pleased to introduce our newest team member. Blair Braney brings extensive event execution experience to her role at Predictable Success. She will be managing the entire lifecycle of our client engagements. In addition to our popular public workshops, we also offer a range of consulting services – such as our Predictable Success Accelerator Program – to assist leaders and their organizations in achieving sustained growth and enhanced team performance. After working with COO Dave McKeown to determine which of our offerings is best suited for your needs, Blair will clarify details and logistics, ensuring that everything is optimally arranged to produce the best results for your organization. Learn more about Blair |