David Long BUILT TO
LEAD—7 Management R.E.W.A.R.D.S Principal for becoming a Top 10% Manager
David Long’s book Build
to Lead offers management tips for becoming not just a supervisor but a
leader who leads. He is a master storyteller and gives exemplars of those who
have been close to him who have experienced the trials and joy of both failure
and success in business endeavors, himself included. Each personal story in
turn speaks to his management tips for not simply gaining success, but giving
those around you the belief in themselves that they too are capable of great
endeavors.
Long is also extremely passionate about supporting another’s
success. Not necessarily giving applause when they have reached the summit, but
rather cheering, inspiring, and nudging them as they trudge up the hill. As much as he wants them to make it to the
top, he would rather they learn along the way. Long wants them to notice what
worked and learn from those insights. He
would then ask them to reflect to figure out what did not go so well and try
again with a bit of grit and perseverance.
The “attitude of wanting more” to be the top is not for
personal gain. Long understands a leader is one who gives of themselves in multiple
acts of continuous service and is supportive of others around them. He gives
the examples of book clubs he has facilitated in his own company. As time
consuming as this was for a manager leading a busy company, the investment
produced professional capital for employees’ both personal and professional
growth.
“Build yourself.
Build your team. And together you will be . . . Built to Lead.”
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