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Managing culture might be the hardest part of a managers job. In this actionable book, seven leaders share their lessons of experience about creating workplaces where people are empowered to excel, find meaning, build trust, and drive change without sacrificing their well-being along the way.

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and OPTION B with Sheryl Sandberg

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and author of15 Minute Pause; A Radical
Reboot for Busy People

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Almost anybody interested in high performance in the workplace will find something of interest here in this highly readable book.

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Innovative and inspiring! In a time where we now know we need a different kind of leadership, From Hierarchy to High Performance creates high performing organizations by giving people their voice and their life back. Exploring the qualities we can all possess as leaders From Hierarchy to High Performance creates the end of command-control and hails in the age of high performance participation and collaboration.

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and author ofMaking Meetings Matter: Leading Collaborative Conversations in the Digital Age

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A focused work targeting C-level challenges with solutions based on real-world experience. This short and inspiring effort makes a quick read for long-term success!

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Best-Selling Author/Researcher/Speaker

If you want to infuse more meaning and purpose into your workplace, read From Hierarchy to High Performance. This book provides practical advice for any leader who wants to create a tribe of True Believers.

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ofSelling with Noble Purpose

From Hierarchy to High-Performance

Unleashing the Hidden Superpowers of Ordinary People to Realize Extraordinary Results

Authors: Doug Kirkpatrick, Bill Sanders, Dawna Jones, Ozlem Brooke Erol, Josh Levine, Sue Bingham, Anna McGrath

Smart Hustle Publishing, LP
www.smarthustleagency.com

Copyright 2018 Doug Kirkpatrick, Bill Sanders, Dawna Jones, Ozlem Brooke Erol, Josh Levine, Sue Bingham, Anna McGrath

All Rights Reserved

Paperback ISBN: 978-1-64184-025-5

Ebook ISBN: 978-1-64184-026-2

BUS097000BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Workplace Culture

BUS071000BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Leadership

BUS085000BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Organizational Behavior

Dedication

For those brave individuals striving to transform themselves, their teams and companies for the better.

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Acknowledgements

The list of people who have influenced the formation of Great Workplace Cultures starts with Joan Blades whose vision and optimism for a workplace characterized by trust and empowerment continues to inspire us. Rod Collins has been a faithful contributor, friend, and team member. We owe Annie Snowbarger much gratitude for her attention to detail and tireless dedication. Our cover design was generously contributed by Godfrey Dadich Partners whose outstanding design sensibilities achieved the seemingly impossible. We are grateful for the contributions of our publisher, Lisa Williams and appreciate her commitment to multi-author projects. Donna Moshers contributions as editor were enormously practical; we felt like she really got us which made the process synergistic. Finally, to each of our respective professional networks and clients who are dedicated to making workplaces healthier and better for the economy and society.