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Boundaries for Leaders
- Results, Relationships, and Being Ridiculously in Charge
- Narrated by: Henry Cloud
- Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins
- Categories: Business & Careers, Career Success
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Summary
The coauthor of the classic best seller Boundaries, with over two million copies sold, and an expert on the psychology of business and leadership performance explains the behavioral reasons why some people get great results and others don't.
In Boundaries for Leaders, Dr. Henry Cloud gives leaders the tools and techniques they need to achieve the performance they desire - in their organizations and in themselves. Drawing on the latest findings from neuroscience, Dr. Cloud shows why it's critical for leaders to set the conditions that make people's brains perform at their highest levels. How do great leaders do this? One way is through the creation of "boundaries" - structures that determine what will exist and what will not.
Here you will learn seven leadership boundaries that set the stage, tone, and culture for a results-driven organization, including how to:
- Help people focus their attention on the things that matter most
- Build the emotional climate that drives brain functioning
- Facilitate connections that boost energy and momentum
- Create organizational thought patterns that limit negativity and helplessness
- Identify paths for people to take control of the activities that drive results
- Create high-performance teams organized around the behaviors that drive results
- Lead yourself in a manner that protects the vision
The strong call to action in this book is that leaders are ridiculously in charge of all these elements, and they must own what they either create or allow to exist.
Filled with inspiring and practical examples from Dr. Cloud's coaching practice, Boundaries for Leaders is essential listening for everyone who aspires to lead companies, teams, and cultures defined by high performance and healthy relationships.
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- Mark
- 19-09-13
Must read for any leader in business
What made the experience of listening to Boundaries for Leaders the most enjoyable?
It was narrated by the author so the passion came through, this doesn't always come through with audible business books.
Who was your favorite character and why?
The author! Great passion and a very good orator.
Have you listened to any of Henry Cloud’s other performances? How does this one compare?
No but I'm searching,
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes and even though it was a long listen I managed it.
Any additional comments?
I've suggested this book to my CEO, it should be a staple read for all leaders in business
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- A. Yoshida
- 29-10-16
Slow read
The book covers basic concepts for leading a team or company. It's not particularly interesting nor does it get to the point. I didn't even know why it was titled "Boundaries for Leaders" until a few chapters in. It's about setting boundaries for the teams. The main point is the culture within the team exists through what the leader had created or allowed. If there is a team member who is pessimistic and is bringing everyone else down, the leader is allowing that behavior to become prevalent. The leader needs to meet with the team regularly, focus on factors that are controllable, encourage the desired behaviors, have team members share success stories arose from the desired behaviors, and build a culture of trust and optimism.
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- Barbara
- 25-05-13
OUTSTANDING!
I have many business books but not many fall into the category of outstanding. Truly a prescription for a successful leader. I lead leaders and will most definitely use this in my work. I have quoted extensively - my favorite part is when people get into a negativity spin they exhibit this with 3 "P's" over time; first they take it personal; then it becomes pervasive; and finally it becomes permanent. This helped me see a struggle with one of my leaders in a very clear way.
I purchased this in hardcover so as to have it as a reference and have recommended it to many already.
I see there is a workbook and also other titles by Dr. Cloud - I am sure I will be investigating these too.
12 people found this helpful
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- Paolo
- 16-07-14
Passion with a Message
What made the experience of listening to Boundaries for Leaders the most enjoyable?
Having the author narrate the book himself. His passion and high energy while delivering actionable content kept me engaged. This book is well worth listening too.
9 people found this helpful
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- Kindle Customer
- 16-12-16
Good book on leadership
chapter 10 is worth the money alone but the whole book is pretty good. it can get pretty detailed now and then but overall a good book for leaders.
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- Chad
- 29-08-15
Amazing insight for today's leaders
If you are in business or leading a company this is the book to keep you on a path to greatness. This is a definite reread every year.
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- Anna Hamilton
- 03-11-19
Good Coaching instructions.
Boundaries for leaders, has a lot of gems inside.
I found that the areas covered are very broad, and I had expected more of how to effectively set boundaries with challenging individuals and patterns, such as upward delegation etc.
My favorite part of the book addresses Time boundaries, and I would love to hear much more about that.
Great content, somewhat lengthy, with too many anedoctal examples, could be condensed and more to the point. Nevertheless, I highly recommend this book for anyone managing teams, you are guaranteed to learn and benefit from this book!
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- Anonymous User
- 19-06-19
must read for leaders
Loved this Book...gives great insight as to how leaders limit ourselves by being closed to outside influences in areas minimal knowledge.
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- Laurel Peake
- 08-11-16
Amazing!
For any type of leader, novice or experienced. This is a must read!
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-04-16
Perfect book for leaders
This is the best leadership book I have ever read. It is thorough in its entirety. I am excited to start exercising these principles in my leadership immediately. I will definitely be reading/listening to more books from Dr. Henry Cloud
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- Jonathan
- 22-01-16
good book
very informative. good details and analysis of behaviors within the workforce. good strategies to change behaviors and thinking.
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