Leadership Revolution by Lori Mazan Summary
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"Leadership Revolution" dismantles traditional management with Lori Mazan's transformative coaching framework. While 90% of executives doubt current leadership programs, this revolutionary guide - trusted by C-suite leaders at Chevron and Citibank - offers 12 personalized sessions that turn failure into your greatest competitive advantage.
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The Leadership Revolution: Breaking Free from Outdated Models
Imagine a senior insurance executive, known for his intimidating style, being told to "sit down and shut up" by his coach. Shocked into compliance, he watches video evidence of himself treating employees the same way. His defenses crumble as he realizes his approach isn't working-people are quitting, complaining to HR, and work isn't getting done. This confrontation becomes his breakthrough moment. What he truly wanted wasn't to be intimidating but effective and respected. This transformative approach forms the heart of the Leadership Revolution. For decades, leadership development has been stuck in patterns established in the 1970s-standardized training programs and personality assessments that treat leadership as a uniform set of traits. But effective leadership isn't about conforming to trendy models that don't match your authentic self. Consider the client who tried desperately to become "charismatic" because a leadership book told him that's what leaders must be, despite his naturally analytical personality. This misalignment is unsustainable-people inevitably default to their true nature under stress. The best leadership approach blends your authentic self with strategic skills, finding the "unity of opposites" where you can be genuine while adapting to your role's requirements. Today's workplace differs dramatically from when traditional talent management tools were developed. Workers now stay at companies for just 4.1 years on average, and remote work has become normalized. Yet many organizations still use leadership approaches designed for homogenous, top-down workplaces of half a century ago.
What Do You Really Want? The Fundamental Question
From Thinking to Doing: Taking the Leap
Embracing Failure as the Path to Growth
Vertical Development: Beyond Skills Acquisition
Finding the Third Right Answer
The Leader Success Model: Building Leadership Capacity
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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