People Follow You by Jeb Blount Summary
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In "People Follow You," sales guru Jeb Blount - downloaded over 3 million times on iTunes - reveals why employees choose you, not companies. Jeffrey Gitomer calls it leadership "by concept, ideas, and example." Master the five levers that make people trust, like, and follow you.
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The Leadership Secret Hidden in Plain Sight
Leadership isn't about processes, systems, or organizational charts - it's fundamentally about human connection. In "People Follow You," Jeb Blount reveals why some leaders inspire unwavering loyalty while others struggle to maintain basic compliance. The book has become a quiet leadership bible at companies like Salesforce, Microsoft, and Google because it addresses a crucial truth: in today's world of eroding institutional trust, people follow individuals they believe in, not organizations. Drawing from two decades in leadership roles - from turning around struggling teams at Aramark to building Sales Gravy into a global training powerhouse - Blount offers a refreshingly human-centered leadership philosophy that has transformed thousands of leaders' relationships with their teams and dramatically improved their results. Picture two young brothers fighting over a Batman action figure. When persuasion fails, the older brother resorts to force, taking the toy and demanding compliance. The result? He ends up "the boss of no one," sitting alone while his brother walks away hurt. This childish approach to leadership persists in workplaces everywhere. Research reveals that 75% of workers consider their bosses the most stressful aspect of their jobs. These bad bosses typically lack humility and interpersonal skills, attempting to lead through autocratic demands and resorting to manipulation, intimidation, and micromanagement when that fails.
Seven Principles and Five Levers: The Foundation of Effective Leadership
The Magnetic Power of Genuine Connection
Coaching People to Victory
Building Trust Through Integrity and Accountability
Creating Emotional Anchors and Leaving a Legacy
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"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."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"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."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"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."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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