Leadership advice is everywhere, yet results often fall short—usually due to five costly mistakes leaders unknowingly make. Conquering Unfavorable Leadership offers a practical, principles-based approach to avoiding these pitfalls, built on 50+ years of global research. With real case studies and a results-driven model, it’s a powerful tool you can put to work right away.
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Our methods have been put to the test with companies from a wide variety of industries – from small, family-owned businesses to Fortune 100 multinationals. In addition, we have a library full of published works on such topics as management, leadership and consulting strategies.
Conquering Unfavorable Leadership: How to Fix the 5 Common, Costly Mistakes We All Make
By Michael O’Connor and David Spader
The Leader Within: Learning Enough About Yourself to Lead Others
By Michael O'Connor, Drea Zigarmi, Ken Blanchard and Carl Edeburn
The first step to becoming a great leader is knowing yourself—and this book shows you how. Backed by a seven-year study and authored by top leadership experts including Ken Blanchard, it reveals how your values, personality, and beliefs shape your influence. With practical, values-based strategies, it helps you grow into a more powerful and effective leader in any setting.
Managing by Values: How to Put Your Values Into Action for Extraordinary Results
By Michael O’Connor and Ken Blanchard
Managing By Values shows how companies can thrive by focusing on employee well-being and exceptional customer service—not just profits. In a world of constant change and rising pressure, authors Ken Blanchard and Michael O’Connor offer a proven framework for stability, growth, and shared success. Told through a simple, engaging story, the book delivers practical strategies rooted in real-world experience and research.
The Platinum Rule
By Michael O’Connor and Tony Alessandra
While The Golden Rule—treating others as you want to be treated—has inspired kindness and honesty, it can backfire when used in communication because it assumes everyone has the same needs and preferences. The Platinum Rule offers a more effective approach: treat others the way they want to be treated. By understanding and adapting to others’ unique perspectives, we foster stronger relationships and lasting success in both business and life.
People Smart in Business: Using the DISC Behavioral Styles Model to Turn Every Business Encounter into a Mutual Win
By Michael O’Connor, Tony Alessandra and Janke Van Dyke
People Smart in Business teaches you how to understand yourself and others to build better relationships, gain cooperation, and navigate challenges with confidence. Based on over 34 years of experience and the Platinum Rule—treating others how they want to be treated—it introduces four key behavioral styles and shows you how to adapt to each. With practical tools and real-world applications, this easy-to-read guide helps you become more effective, influential, and well-liked in any workplace.