Motivate Like a Ceo: Communicate Your Strategic Vision and Inspire People to Act!

By Suzanne Bates

Book Overview

"An exciting read, you won't want to put Motivate Like a CEO down until you've mastered all of its secrets "
Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times bestselling author of What Got You Here Won't Get You There

"Motivated leaders are rare, yet everyone seeks to become one. The greatness of this book is that it breaks down the process by giving you the ideas and the tools to motivate and inspire yourself first, and then others second. If you're in a leadership position or hoping to get to the next level, make the decision to buy this book, study this book, and put it into practice."
-Jeffrey Gitomer, author of The Little Red Book of Selling

The most successful leaders seem to possess a remarkable gift for inspiring and motivating people. They are not only hard workers who possess great business minds; they rally others to drive forward with a powerful, common vision. Motivate Like a CEO demonstrates how leaders at every level can develop this skill and use it to bring their teams together around a common purpose.

In this follow-up to her bestselling Speak Like a CEO, Suzanne Bates explains how you can become a powerful force of influence within your organization and position your company for greatness. You'll learn how to translate simple, effective concepts into brilliant execution; get people working together on the highest priorities; and align warring factions to channel energy into the efforts that make your company profitable.

Inside, you'll discover secrets to generate excitement all the way down the line to achieve superior results. Real-world stories of leaders who have transformed their organizations will inspire you to move your own organization to a position of strength. And, you'll find helpful, easy-to-follow advice on how to communicate in a way that inspires people to act.

Motivate Like a CEO teaches you how to:

Inspire people to embrace and share your vision Speak with energy and confidence in tough situations Turn challenges into opportunities Get your team engaged, in the loop, and tracking real results Make time in your schedule for sharing your message of motivation throughout your company

Even a well-positioned, strategically sound company will fail if its messages and focus are not clear. Successful leaders must be able to move the strategic plan from words on paper into the hearts and minds of the people who make it happen.

Motivate Like a CEO can help you significantly improve bottom line results, create a happier, more unified team of people, and allow you to leave a legacy of leadership.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071600299
• ISBN13: 9780071600293
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.5" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

A Book for All Seasons

I recently read this book and because it was so timely, shared it with my boss Tom Kinton, CEO of the Massachusetts Port Authority. Here's what he had to say about it: "There's no question that we're facing one of the most challenging economic climates we've seen in a very long time. But like the international airport I run in Boston, successful CEOs must lead their organizations in all kinds of weather. And Suzanne Bates has written a book for all seasons. Especially in difficult economic times like these when employees are understandably anxious, Motivate Like a CEO is an indispensible guide that provides practical, common sense advice for CEOs looking to unlock their full potential as leaders. In order to help their organizations achieve peak performance when morale may be low, CEOs need motivating like everyone else. Bates has done that with an energy and upbeat style that is infectious. America has weathered recessions before and will again. Bates' book is a must read for CEOs who understand that getting back on track will take leaders who know their people and their needs and what it takes to help them perform at their very best."

Could Not Put It Down!!

"Motivate Like a CEO" could not have come along at a better time. Suzanne is inspirational and has re-energized me to motivate my team during a historically difficult environment. Her ideas are realistic and immediately adaptable. I am excited by the results I am already seeing. This is a must read!

Invaluable

As a coach, advisor and consultant, I have found this book to be invaluable; especially during these tumultuous times. During crisis some leaders have a tendency to default to a more tactical style, and this book helps to bring us all back to understanding the most important elements of being an inspiring leader - connecting with the people you are leading, caring about their well being and conveying your own passion and optimism.

Suzanne Bates does it again

After reading Suzanne Bates' first book - Speak Like a CEO, I had to read her next book. She didn't disappoint. I've read so many 'how-to' business books and while most of them are pretty good and I always take 'something' away, Motivate Like a CEO is packed with useful information for anyone who wants to improve their leadership skills.

Excellent, idea filled and inspirational book

Having read (and enjoyed) Bates previous book "Speak like a CEO" I was curious to see where she would go with "Motivate like a CEO". The author doesn't disappoint: the style is direct and to the point. The book first reminds us that we can and often do make a difference in the world. True success comes from motivating others to join them in making a difference. Bates show us the successful techniques necessary to motivate employees or others in a way that enhances their lives as well as those around them. Excellent book - able to take ideas immediately and put them into practice.