The Perfect Mix: Everything I Know About Leadership I Learned as a Bartender
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| Rating | : | 4.95 (829 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1501127829 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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You will explore who you are and who you need to become, analyze what has worked in the past and what might work better in the future, and realize ways to continually adapt—with courage and grace—to the unpredictable, uncertain business environment.Through the book’s colorful stories of barroom brawls and boardroom bravado, competition and cooperation, conflict and other challenges, you’ll conceive of new ways to develop working relationships with colleagues and customers; keep things running smoothly; and manage infuriating, delightful, and sometimes dangerous clients as well as temperamental and talented employees, and owners or bosses with brilliant ideas who may not communicate well.Leading an organization is knowing when to stir or shake things up, blend or serve neat, and Dr. Helen Rothberg, a soug
Peigh, Author and Global Marketing Executive)“Dr. A perfect mix of great insight rooted in real business experiences, along with interesting and revealing perspective from her days as a bartender. Rothberg uses her amazing intellect and experience to make leadership simple and actionable. Rothberg doesn’t dilute the ingredients for leadership success in this fun and practical guide to bringing out the best in people. Even a teetotaler will find useful tips for bellying up to the leadership bar.” (Lois P. Frankel, Ph.D., author of See Jane Lead and Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office)"Delicious and brilliant! Dr. In the end, The Perfect Mix provides great insig
Donald Anderson said Shake or stir; either will do.. The title captures it nicely--although I might modify it slightly to call the book a "highly satisfying mix." Rothberg blends the skills of memoirist, analyst, lecturer, and short story writer. She is an accomplished stylist, and the reader meets a person who not only informs but also challenges, amuses, and confirms--who is both gritty and sensitive. Not surprisingly, the organization is thoughtful and propulsive. A reading for organizational leaders, teachers, students (of all sorts), and, of course, those who appreciate a distinctive cocktail.. Five Stars Professor Rothberg's THE PERFECT MIX should be required reading for those who are or will be in any management position. As Dr. Rothberg emphasized, management does not always demonstrate what true leadership should be; rather, good leadership involves intelligence, understanding of human emotions and practical actions that will further the company's goals and objectives. What Professor Rothberg offers us is a package of effective leadership experiences and skills, wrapped in real-life stories, not just from corporate executives but from the person who serves your drinks, food and their opinions. Regardless of your managerial position in l. "Learning about becoming an authentic leader has never been more fun (and relevant)" according to beaven2. There are many books (particularly on leadership) that give ADVICE. Rothberg does this in a way, like no other. From using examples from her bartending experience, her corporate experience and her wonderful recipes, Rothberg takes us on a journey that allows us to relate to experiences that we may encounter on our journey to being an authentic leader. There is a great twist though, literally! Each chapter has a great recipe with a breakdown of ingredients (as it relates to leadership). Brilliantly written and thought out.
She lives in Orange County, NY, with her husband, dog, and several part-time goats. Rothberg is dual degreed in business and behavioral science, and is professor of strategy at the School of Management at Marist College, senior faculty at the Academy of Competitive Intelligence, and president of consulting firm HNR Associates. She has consulted with Fortune 500 companies, small technology start-ups, and nonprofit organizations.