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LeaderSHOP Volume 1: Workplace, Career, and Life Advice From Today’s Top Thought Leaders Paperback – October 20, 2018

by Dr Rodger Dean Duncan (Author), Marshall Goldsmith (Foreword)
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Do you wish you could eavesdrop on conversations with some of today’s smartest thought leaders?

Here’s your chance.

LeaderSHOP provides candid talk from experts like Stephen M.R. Covey, Brian Tracy, Doug Conant, Sally Helgesen, David Ulrich, Bill George, Laura Vanderkam, Mark Sanborn, and dozens more.

Coach and bestselling author Dr. Rodger Dean Duncan asks these experts the questions most pertinent to your success at work and in life. Their responses will inspire, motivate, and possibly even surprise you. And one thing’s for certain: they’ll make you smarter and better prepared to perform at the next level.

With a foreword and additional commentary by Marshall Goldsmith, the World’s only two-time #1 Leadership Thinker, LeaderSHOP is sure to become a favorite item in your personal development toolkit.

In LeaderSHOP you’ll get great ideas on how to:

  • challenge traditional definitions of leadership and success
  • deal with conflict in ways that strengthen relationships
  • cultivate personal gifts you didn’t even know you had
  • create a to-be list that’s more helpful than a to-do list
  • navigate office politics while advancing your own good causes
  • strengthen your personal and professional “brand”
  • build a user-friendly culture that brings out people’s best
  • establish a high-trust, high-performance team
  • give and receive feedback that really helps
  • name and tame the “undiscussable” elephants in the room
  • increase your value at work, at home, in life

    “Whether you’re striving to be more effective with colleagues in the boardroom or with loved ones at your kitchen table, LeaderSHOP offers tools you can use.”- from the Foreword by Marshall Goldsmith
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"Whether you're striving to be more effective with colleagues in the boardroom or with loved ones at your kitchen table, LeaderSHOP is sure to become a favorite item in your personal development toolkit." Marshall Goldsmith, #1 Executive Coach in the World
"Rodger Dean Duncan's previous book CHANGE-friendly LEADERSHIP is goldmine of actionable wisdom. With LeaderSHOP, he continues to pass out the gold nuggets." Jack Canfield, co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul
"LeaderSHOP is full of aha moments and jam packed with practical and immediately usable insights." Kelly Palmer, former Chief Learning Officer at LinkedIn and Yahoo!, co-author of The Expertise Economy
"This is a remarkable book of remarkable insights by remarkable people. LeaderSHOP should be read and re-read by anyone who's serious about personal development." Adam Kirk Smith, author of The Bravest You
"Any book that can help you save just one employee is worth the cover price many times over. By that measure, LeaderSHOP is worth a fortune." Corrie Shanahan, author of Do It Mean It Be It
"In a world filled with dubious advice on success, LeaderSHOP stands out as the real deal. These experts cut to the chase in offering smart ideas on moving from where you are to where you want and need to be." Herbert M. Baum, former President of Campbell Soup Company, CEO of Quaker State, and Chairman of The Dial Corporation

"LeaderSHOP is a breath of fresh air. Whether you're a new leader, an experienced leader, or someone hoping to grow into a leadership role, this book is packed with tangible takeaways you can put into action immediately." Molly Beck, founder of Messy.fm and author of Reach Out

"When it comes to personal and organization effectiveness, Rodger Dean Duncan knows the smart questions to ask. In this user-friendly volume, he and his band of thought leaders provide answers that inform, inspire, entertain, and sometimes surprise. LeaderSHOP is a book you should read often." Dr. Brent D. Peterson, co-author of Fake Work

"The hallmark of a great mind is to investigate and serve up truth. Rodger's done this in his inimitable style, compiling some of the most important truths in business and life by teaming up with a pantheon of other powerful thought leaders." Barry Rellaford, Executive Coach, author of A Slice of Trust
"'Must-read' is a cliché applied to some books that don't deserve it. This one does. If career and life success are priorities for you, LeaderSHOP should be at the top of your reading list." Nancy Lauterbach, former president, International Association of Speakers Bureaus

"Dialogue is the oxygen of change, improvement, and employee engagement. The conversations in LeaderSHOP will increase your capacity as a leader and manager that will deliver immediate results. This book is a must for your leadership library!" John Stoker, author of Overcoming Fake Talk

"'LeaderSHOP is a great resource for anyone in today's world of work. Rodger is an excellent interviewer and his conversations with Blue Chip thought leaders provide fascinating insights and great ideas. Very enjoyable." David E. Nielson, author of The 9 Dimensions of Conscious Success

"LeaderSHOP gives valuable guidance for learning moments. Rodger Dean Duncan and his band of thought leaders help accelerate learning our way to success." Julia Tang Peters, author of Pivot Points: Five Decisions Every Successful Leader Must Make.

"LeaderSHOP is a master class with master teachers. Be sure to show up, take careful notes, and practice your learnings. Your life will improve if you do."
Pat Obuchowski, author of Gutsy Women Win

"The experts in LeaderSHOP show you the principles, practices, and behaviors that will help you soar to success. Read it. Learn from it. Then go lead!"
Jacqueline M. Stavros and Cheri B. Torres, co-authors of Conversations Worth Having

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"LeaderSHOP is a stunningly valuable book. Every chapter provides great ideas and tools from the world's top leadership experts that will bring more success to your business, career, and life. I learned a lot from this book and I know you will too."
John Spence, author of Awesomely Simple and Strategies for Success

"Just when you think there's little new to say about leadership and personal development, LeaderSHOP breaks the mold. This book addresses virtually every concern that people have in today's workplace."
Peter Rail, founding president, National Association of Employee Concerns Professionals

"LeaderSHOP provides crisp insights from outstanding experts, a great guide for leaders at every stage of the journey."
Jeffrey E. Thompson, MD, author of Lead True: Live Your Values, Build Your People, Inspire Your Community

In LeaderSHOP, Rodger Dean Duncan explores the most important workplace issues of our time--and he does it in candid conversations with dozens of experts whose ideas will touch both your heart and your mind. Rodger is both an excellent writer and great thinker. Don't miss his latest book!"
Bonnie Hagemann, author of Leading With Vision

"Leadership is forged in the crucible of experience. You can enhance your own experience through learning from others. In LeaderSHOP you get the benefit of seasoned experts who reveal the keys to unlocking your potential."
John Davis, Managing Partner, The Cramer Institute

"Above all, great leaders give: Generously, selflessly, and without expectation of return. Why? Because their success results from the success of others. As for what great leaders give... the incredible people represented in LeaderSHOP have all the answers."
Jeff Haden, Inc. contributing editor and author of The Motivation Myth: How High Achievers Really Set Themselves Up to Win

"Rodger Dean Duncan gets it! In his own work and writing, he strikes the perfect chord in coaching people to personal effectiveness. In LeaderSHOP he's joined by dozens of other thought leaders who share practical wisdom. Read it. Use it."
Norm Smallwood, co-author of Leadership Sustainability and other books

"LeaderSHOP is your one-stop resource of great leadership thinking. Whether you want a quick tip or a deep dive, Rodger Dean Duncan offers a full menu of insight and advice you can use immediately."
Doug Sterbenz, author of Must Be Present to Win

"Personal effectiveness is both an art and a science. Readers of LeaderSHOP get the benefit of both artists and scientists--top thought leaders who clearly know what they're talking about."
Garry Ridge, President & CEO of WD-40 Company

"In LeaderSHOP, Rodger Dean Duncan continues his focus on who professional people should be, not just what they do. Regardless of where you are in your career, this is a book you should carefully read and digest."
Dr. Timothy R. Clark, author of Leading With Character and Competence

"Insightful. Instructive. Inspiring. That's my three-word endorsement of LeaderSHOP."
Liane Davey, author of You First: Inspire Your Team to Grow Up, Get Along, and Get Stuff Done
"This book is very uplifting and I don't know where else to find such great advice on so many aspects of leadership from so many leading experts all inside the same cover. The questions Rodger Dean Duncan raises with these experts cut right to the heart of issues we as leaders face every day. The answers provide a clear path to carrying out the mission of leading others. This book lives on my desk, not the shelf."
David Brock, Founder, AudioVision Productions

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (October 20, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 238 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1724067028
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1724067029
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.54 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Dr. Rodger Dean Duncan is an American author and business consultant whose focus is leadership, human performance, and the strategic management of change. Personal success legend Stephen R. Covey called Duncan's work on leadership "brilliantly insightful, inspiring—profound, yet user-friendly—visionary, yet highly practical." Duncan's consulting and coaching clients have ranged from cabinet officials in two White House administrations to executives and leaders from some of the world's most prominent companies in a wide range of industries. He received his PhD at Purdue University. (see www.DuncanWorldwide.com) Jack Canfield of Chicken Soup for the Soul fame says CHANGE-friendly LEADERSHIP "is a goldmine of actionable wisdom. I return to it time after time. It's one of the best books I've read in years."

Publishers Weekly wrote: "Duncan's tone is lively and peppered with stories, specific processes, and self-assessments; his lessons in leadership and advice for building a culture and behaviors that are open to change are particularly on point. The extraordinary list of accolades from peers (Stephen M.R. Covey, Dr. Laura Schlessinger, Ken Blanchard, and many others) are well deserved for this invaluable guide to anyone struggling with the demands of change."

Of Duncan's book LeaderSHOP, Marshall Goldsmith (named the world's #1 executive coach) wrote: "Whether you're striving to be more effective with colleagues in the boardroom or with loved ones at your kitchen table, LeaderSHOP offers tools you can use."

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"LeaderSHOP" is the right name for this book... we all learn best IN the shop using the RIGHT tools.
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"LeaderSHOP" is the right name for this book... we all learn best IN the shop using the RIGHT tools.
LeaderSHOP is a cogent and succinct delivery of today's best "thoughts" about DOING leadership. The interview style is conducive to easily imagining one's self inside the conversation; I found myself opening my mouth to add my two bits more than once, so here's my chance. I particularly enjoyed the BEHAVIORS section. This is, I think, where a leader's style either builds or dismantles "delight" in a workplace or work community. Everything else is merely TALK, until a leader begins to employ empathy, ROK, etiquette, and humility in the trenches. The phrase, genuinely spoken: "That's how I see it, but I could be wrong; how do YOU see it?" is one example of how to immediately soften moments of stress, contention, and disagreement, and foster real understanding and trust between leaders, followers, and the always most-important agent of change...the customer. Duncan makes a critical point in Chapter 39 about Balance when he quotes Vanderkam..."Done is better than perfect." After all, "perfect" in the workplace should always be "out there," pulling us forward and up, but always the carrot just out of reach, keeping us humble, teachable, and working in the SHOP.
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Renee D Heathman
5.0 out of 5 stars A "All-You-Can-Read" Smorgasbord
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2018
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I am always in the market for learning, finding avenues to be inspired by, and to receive instruction. Who doesn’t want to find good resources to help them improve as a leader or business professional? LeaderSHOP, by Dr. Rodger Dean Duncan, is an “All-You-Can-Read,” smorgasbord of tips, inspiration, how-to, motivation, and common sensed based principles. It helps one become not just a better leader, but a GREAT leader.

When reading LeaderSHOP, I found answers to questions that I have been asking myself for years. I was able to find answers, through the questions asked by Dr. Duncan. Questions are asked in a way that it is easy for a person, on any level, can understand and learn from.

The book is an easy, yet enjoyable read. Each chapter flows easily into the next. No matter one’s station in the world of leadership and business, LeaderSHOP is a must read. I can’t wait for Volume 2.
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Paul McMurray
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and Profound - Now all I need to do is implement it
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2018
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Having read Change Friendly Leadership and attended it's training, I wasn't sure if I would like this type of question and response format in the book. I'm glad I gave it a chance! The format made the concepts simple to understand, but with a challenge at the end of each chapter for personal reflection and application. It inspired me to find my person mission statement of 20 years ago! As a leader of a small company, I was especially impacted by two chapters: Erika Anderson's interview. She said "People need and deserve leaders who are: far-sighted, passionate, courageous, wise, generous and trustworthy." Okay, where do I begin. Each one of the concepts is both simple and profound and I know I have room for improvement. The second one is chapter 7 where Rodger encourages us to challenge our own stories. It is a great reminder to stop the negative self-talk and challenge those stories. Thanks for the reminder.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and Profound - Now all I need to do is implement it
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2018
Having read Change Friendly Leadership and attended it's training, I wasn't sure if I would like this type of question and response format in the book. I'm glad I gave it a chance! The format made the concepts simple to understand, but with a challenge at the end of each chapter for personal reflection and application. It inspired me to find my person mission statement of 20 years ago! As a leader of a small company, I was especially impacted by two chapters: Erika Anderson's interview. She said "People need and deserve leaders who are: far-sighted, passionate, courageous, wise, generous and trustworthy." Okay, where do I begin. Each one of the concepts is both simple and profound and I know I have room for improvement. The second one is chapter 7 where Rodger encourages us to challenge our own stories. It is a great reminder to stop the negative self-talk and challenge those stories. Thanks for the reminder.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A leadership book for all.
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2018
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Regardless of your current position, LeaderSHOP is a book that will inspire you to think bigger, explore your motivations, challenge your traditions, and assess your opportunities. Duncan managed to assemble a crew of the most forward-thinking, informed, and accomplished leadership minds on the planet and extract material from each of them that is accessible, applicable, and understandable. Duncan's line of questioning is both intuitive and pressing, and I found myself constantly satisfied by his awareness of and attention to his readers' needs.
Each expert interview provides not only an immensely impressive perspective on an aspect of organizational or individual leadership, but a simple series of action items and personal applications designed to help impact the reader's own journey of self-discovery and self-improvement.
This is a book that should be read once, quickly, cover-to-cover, and then read again, thoughtfully and deliberately. If you are open to or seeking a resource to improve your function, capacity, and utility as a leader, read this book and accept the challenges.
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5.0 out of 5 stars "LeaderSHOP" is the right name for this book... we all learn best IN the shop using the RIGHT tools.
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2018
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LeaderSHOP is a cogent and succinct delivery of today's best "thoughts" about DOING leadership. The interview style is conducive to easily imagining one's self inside the conversation; I found myself opening my mouth to add my two bits more than once, so here's my chance. I particularly enjoyed the BEHAVIORS section. This is, I think, where a leader's style either builds or dismantles "delight" in a workplace or work community. Everything else is merely TALK, until a leader begins to employ empathy, ROK, etiquette, and humility in the trenches. The phrase, genuinely spoken: "That's how I see it, but I could be wrong; how do YOU see it?" is one example of how to immediately soften moments of stress, contention, and disagreement, and foster real understanding and trust between leaders, followers, and the always most-important agent of change...the customer. Duncan makes a critical point in Chapter 39 about Balance when he quotes Vanderkam..."Done is better than perfect." After all, "perfect" in the workplace should always be "out there," pulling us forward and up, but always the carrot just out of reach, keeping us humble, teachable, and working in the SHOP.
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max murdock
5.0 out of 5 stars "LeaderSHOP" is the right name for this book... we all learn best IN the shop using the RIGHT tools.
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2018
LeaderSHOP is a cogent and succinct delivery of today's best "thoughts" about DOING leadership. The interview style is conducive to easily imagining one's self inside the conversation; I found myself opening my mouth to add my two bits more than once, so here's my chance. I particularly enjoyed the BEHAVIORS section. This is, I think, where a leader's style either builds or dismantles "delight" in a workplace or work community. Everything else is merely TALK, until a leader begins to employ empathy, ROK, etiquette, and humility in the trenches. The phrase, genuinely spoken: "That's how I see it, but I could be wrong; how do YOU see it?" is one example of how to immediately soften moments of stress, contention, and disagreement, and foster real understanding and trust between leaders, followers, and the always most-important agent of change...the customer. Duncan makes a critical point in Chapter 39 about Balance when he quotes Vanderkam..."Done is better than perfect." After all, "perfect" in the workplace should always be "out there," pulling us forward and up, but always the carrot just out of reach, keeping us humble, teachable, and working in the SHOP.
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Johelen Biven
4.0 out of 5 stars Broad expertise
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2018
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Rodger Dean Duncan’s extensive experience coaching leaders shines as he presents vignettes on leadership through the eyes of principals in this field. LeaderSHOP is an interesting, inspiring and even fun, reading journey.
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Craig Cravey
5.0 out of 5 stars So many leadership golden nuggets
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2018
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Just buy this book. Don’t wait. As a learning and development leader, I guarantee you will identify a number of golden nuggets that you need today and can apply tomorrow. I have always enjoyed and valued Rodger’s ability to identify important things in life and work and clearly share them with others. Whether he is teaching in the classroom, discussing work or life over a meal or favorite dessert, or writing something for Forbes, social media or one of his books, his words have always been worth the time to hear and read. I encourage you to read this book. It’s a wonderful collection of small, focused bits of exceptional leadership wisdom. He asks very insightful questions of leadership experts and shares their responses in a conversational manner. I’m already trying out several golden nuggets from the book and I am looking forward to the next volume of LeaderSHOP. Thanks for sharing with us, Rodger!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A 'file cabinet' of LEADERSHIP truths!
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2018
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I am always on the lookout for books that teach youth development and leadership. I work with elementary, middle and high school youth. The importance of teaching each youth that they can be an "Everyday leader" is important. In order to lead others - you have to lead yourself, first. I LOVED this book! I appreciated the approach of seeking out the best and the brightest in the industry for powerful messages. This approach was a stroke of genius. This book is a 'file cabinet' of truths that resonate with me personally and more importantly to the youth that I teach. I write curriculum for leadership workshops. I have incorporated numerous leadership points from this book in the workshops- to elevate the students and challenge them to think. This book is a treasure trove of leadership truths and stories. Thank you!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A 'file cabinet' of LEADERSHIP truths!
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2018
I am always on the lookout for books that teach youth development and leadership. I work with elementary, middle and high school youth. The importance of teaching each youth that they can be an "Everyday leader" is important. In order to lead others - you have to lead yourself, first. I LOVED this book! I appreciated the approach of seeking out the best and the brightest in the industry for powerful messages. This approach was a stroke of genius. This book is a 'file cabinet' of truths that resonate with me personally and more importantly to the youth that I teach. I write curriculum for leadership workshops. I have incorporated numerous leadership points from this book in the workshops- to elevate the students and challenge them to think. This book is a treasure trove of leadership truths and stories. Thank you!!
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jacqueline
5.0 out of 5 stars Buffet of Leadership Lessons!
Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2018
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Amid the myriad of books dedicated to leadership published each year, LeaderSHOP Volume 1 stands out as a completely unique resource. Easily digestible and absolutely packed with tools and knowledge for leadership development, I expect it will soon be a "can't do without” resource for leaders at all levels of the organization.

This succinctly written, yet extremely comprehensive collection of leadership lessons was created through a series interviews the author conducted with renowned leadership development thought-leaders. Each chapter introduces a new expert and drills down to the essence of each of their concepts and models. As an extremely helpful feature, each chapter begins with a number of learning points and ends with relevant suggestions to help readers put into practice the knowledge they have just acquired.

Easily searchable sections provide insight and tools for personal and organizational leadership. Personal leadership is addressed through chapters dedicated to determining one's values and mission statement, career management, and how to create personal balance and boundaries. Sections on organizational leadership address workplace practices, how to deal with feedback, how to build trust, teamwork, and developing healthy workplace culture. The result is a veritable buffet of knowledge, saving readers hundreds of hours of reading, although I can see myself buying the books for the topics that I'd like a deeper understanding of.

Regardless of whether one is a junior or a well-seasoned veteran of the organization, this book will provide the opportunity to consider how one is fulfilling their leadership role, as well as tools, concepts, and highly relevant suggestions for learning and development.

As a consultant and leadership development coach, I truly appreciated the amount of knowledge contained here and how easily I could access the exact concepts or models my client needed. KeaderSHOP Volume 1 has been added to my collection of coaching resources and I expect it will soon become a well-thumbed go-to.
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