Fierce Leadership: A Bold Alternative to the Worst "Best" Practices of Business Today

Rare are the times where you come across a book sequel that's better or at least just as good as the first book. Unfortunately, Fierce Leadership does not fall into the "Rare" category.It acts as more like an addendum or a Fierce Conversations 1.5 or FC remixed than anything fresh. And that's personally a let-down for me after shelling out another $20 to get this book. One more "irk" I have is when she criticizes companies for their useless jargon and acronyms, but in return, she's basically doing the same thing, but with her own Fierce vocabulary.With that said, there's a lot to like in this book. Scott's writing style is conversational, humorous, and direct. It's the fastest 300 pages I've ever read...but reading is not the main point of this book. It's living out the principles she lays out. I realize it's 2014 and this book was written at least 5 years ago... So a lot of these principles in today's organizations are probably being lived out. If not, then they should be. These must be a given in any organization hoping to strive in the 21st century.My guess is that a Boomer in a Boomer-run organization would best benefit from reading a book like this. A Gex-X & Y organization is built on a lot of these values and practices.Regardless, it's a fast read and gets you thinking about your influence no matter what position you hold. However, make sure you read "Fierce Conversations" first.

I chose this book because of the title and interesting chapter titles. Susan Scott introduces the reader to the "Squid Eye." Many institutions and businesses substitute capturing the schematics for success to apply, rather than looking closely to who they are and what is best to do in order to move forward. Best practices are often stolen ideas that work in other venues. Rather than dealing with the obvious, leaders plagiarize instead of working through a process of self-examination. Susan Scott gets the readers' attention and offers solid solutions to long-term success using the strengths of the organization.

Loved this book and her previous book - Fierce Conversations. She said it in the beginning - much of it is obvious - but it needs to be said. Thank you!

Well written & absolutely love some of the ideas, tips, recommendations; however, some of them were either a little too big business (like huge corporations) or definitely not a possibility (for something like local level government leadership). Still some things to strive for though!

Susan Scott takes the competitive, judgmental approach of conversation and moves it into an empathetic, know-thyself balanced art. Her wit is entertaining but her message is deep. Be warned. If you do the exercises and answer the questions she asks with honesty and authenticity, you will be changed.

Very educational think you

Employee engagement and EQ are today’s work of Leaders

Excellent

An excellent book recommended by my new HT and explains a great deal about how to have high quality conversations in personal and professional life. A must read if you’re a talking human!

Great book

Great advice on personnel issues.

Don't be put off by the title, it's not about attacking your employees, it's about managing them professionally, and ina way they both ask for (if you ask them) and like. If you manage people it's a must read.

Only part way through this book but I like her style of writing. It is easy and engaging and straightforward.