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You Can't Send a Duck to Eagle School: And Other Simple Truths of Leadership

9 Ratings

4.6

Duration
1H 2min
Language
English
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Economy & Business

If you're going to climb a tree would you rather hire a squirrel or train a horse? That's the premise for this very clever and insightful audiobook. Mac Anderson shares his 30 plus years of leadership experience in a fresh and engaging manner. A must have guide for every leader - this audiobook will help you hire better people, become a better leader, get more done in less time and ignite your team to perform to their highest potential. Gildan Media is proud to bring you these uplifting and life-changing inspirational books from Simple Truths, which can be used throughout every facet of your life. These audiobooks may be short in length, but their words speak volumes.

© 2013 Ascent Audio (Audiobook): 9781469026626

Release date

Audiobook: 6 August 2013

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