Larry ODonnell III - Management Waste: 5 Steps to Clean Up the Mess and Lead with Purpose

There have been a number of books written on this subject, but none that I have read that provide such clarity on servant leadership. Larry ODonnell has provided excellent examples from his amazing career and practical applications from Scripture. Christ set the example for how we are to engage with all people, even those who arent so easy to engage with. One of my takeaways is that servant leadership is not just for the office; its about our entire life. Its not mechanical; its a genuine heart toward all. Read and embrace this servant leadership approach and see your life and those around you blossom.

Tom Morgan

Retired CEO & Chairman, Baker & Taylor
(Charlotte, North Carolina)

Retired CEO, Hughes Supply (Atlanta, Georgia)

An extraordinary read that will resonate long after you put it down. Larry ODonnell weaves his inspirational personal story, his successful professional journey, and his deep spiritual beliefs to present a compelling case for servant leadership. For those who struggle with how to bring faith to the workplace, here is your handbook.

Denny Slagle

Retired Executive Vice President, Volvo Group

Retired President, Mack Trucks (also another Undercover Boss; Charleston, South Carolina)

Larry ODonnell boils down leadership to five easy-to-remember characteristics that can make anyone lead in a more powerful way. Hes got credibility from his experience at Waste Management and his view that his daughter, son, wife and faith have made him the leader he is today. No one leads effectively alone!

Mark Edmunds

Leadership Coach

Retired Vice Chairman, Deloitte, LLP (Austin, Texas)

Life, Leadership and GodLarry ODonnell weaves it all together in a must-read book every business leader who cares about their legacy should embrace.

Jack Moore

Retired CEO & Chairman, Cameron International Corp.

(Houston, Texas)

In todays corporate world, servant leadership has become a rare leadership trait indeed. The reasons are many, including the numerous distractions and heavy pressures on todays CEO, the singular focus on driving shareholder returns, the short-term nature of the CEO job, and the narrow investment time-horizon, and even the secular nature of corporate America. Larry ODonnell does an excellent job discussing how applying those leadership skills that Christ put to work two thousand years ago can truly resonate with those people who drive the greatest value for your company... your hard-working employees.

Jim Fish

CEO, Waste Management (Houston, Texas)

With so much Management Waste in the world today, it is refreshing to hear from a true servant leader/CEO who operates with the ultimate Undercover Boss at the helm of his life. This is a must read for any potential or current leader who wants to know how to flip the triangle from top down to bottom up. Larry ODonnell is a true friend, amazing husband, and extraordinary father.

Richard Ellis

Senior Pastor, Reunion Church (Dallas, Texas)

Larry ODonnells sterling reputation as a business leader is unquestionable. What many may not know about Larry are the personal qualities he faithfully exhibits on a consistent basis day in and day out. Over the many years Ive known Larry, he has always proved to give wise counsel and can be trusted as a loving, kind, thoughtful, and generous friend with a servant heart.

Mike Hall

President, Ron Carter Auto Group (Houston, Texas)

Its been said that if you aim at nothing, youll hit it every time. But, Larry ODonnell has taken strategic aim and hit the bulls-eye on servant leadership! Management Waste is a blueprint for personal life development in every aspect and relationship of life; leadership in the family, leadership in the workplace, and leadership in the world. But, its much more than thatIT s THE PLAN TO CHANGE THE PLANET!!!

Dr. John Tolson

Founder of The Gathering/USA & former Team Chaplain of the Houston Rockets, Houston Astros, Houston Oilers, Orlando Magic, and Dallas Cowboys (Dallas, Texas)

Larry ODonnell presents a strategy that benefits leaders of all organizational sizes. What makes this book so special is that it isnt complex. Larry speaks to a military mans heart by using simple acronyms that remind us to be servant leaders from the boardroom to the breakroom. Larrys illustrations from being a hands-on CEO reveal how theory becomes practice. He challenges every leader to look inside and ask, What is motivating me? If you are a leader, you need to read this book. Or even more directly, those you supervise need you to read this book.

Chris Plekenpol

Lead Pastor, Wells Branch Community Church

Combat Company Commander Operation Iraqi Freedom (20042005)

Army Ranger & Bronze Star Recipient (Austin, Texas)

Can you live out your faith as an executive in the business world? The answer is a resounding YES, and Larry ODonnells book Management Waste is a clear blueprint for how to guide an organization with solid Christian business principles. Larrys servant leadership model, outlined in this book, provides essential skills for uplifting a team that no manager should miss. Through stories of achievement and failure, blessing and tragedy, Larry has given insight into simple yet proven steps for anyone who wants to overcome waste in management and be the positive influencer in driving success.

Terry Mertink

Office of the President, Focus on the Family

(Colorado Springs, Colorado)

Throughout his business career, Larry ODonnell worked hard to model a servant leader, who put the interests of others, including employees, customers, and family ahead of his own. In Management Waste , he is open and honest in sharing some successful examples and some not so successful examples of how to be a servant leader. Management Waste is a great roadmap of how to hone your servant leadership skills in a secular business world and not sacrifice your faith in God.

Brad Tucker

Chairman & CEO, Mustang CAT (Houston, Texas)

Management Waste: 5 Steps to Clean Up the Mess and Lead with Purpose is exactly what it claims to be: a fresh look at Gods design for leadership. But this fresh look is based on an old, oft-forgotten call to a different form of governanceservant leadership. Through personal and sometimes shocking stories, Larry ODonnell reflects on key characteristics modeled by Jesus, the Master Servant Leader. But be on guard. ODonnell will challenge you to address your own trash and manage your personal waste! Because thats what it takes to be a game-changing leader.

Mark Yarbrough

President, Dallas Theological Seminary (Dallas, Texas)