Level Up Your Leadership with McCollum and Hannah's Revolutionary Business Novel
This unique learning tool skillfully teaches evidence-based management through an engaging story, helpful analysis, and professional development exercises.
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You Before Me
Ethan Martinez is getting sued by his own company lawyer – and that’s just the beginning of his troubles. In desperation, he reaches out to an executive coach named Dr. Davis, and under his tutelage, Ethan begins a massive cultural turnaround to save his company, his career, and the jobs of his staff.
You Before Me isn’t just another business book; it is a refreshing, engaging learning tool that demonstrates the well-established science of core behavioral competencies through a compelling novel, with accompanying analysis and professional development sections to help you level up your management and interpersonal skills.
A Helpful, Exciting Read for the Modern Leader
The experts of our day understand the value of a story, the power of practice, and the necessity of solid research –
so why is it so often that corporate training can be dull, subjective, and have absolutely no follow-through?
You Before Me provides the solution.
An Engaging Narrative
McCollum and Hannah's approach in You Before Me is not just a theory but a practical method that can be implemented in just a few minutes each day, making it ideal for busy professionals.
Illuminating Analysis
After the story portion, each chapter contains an analysis section, wherein the authors explain how the events of the novel exemplify good leadership behaviors and bad leadership behaviors to help the reader understand how key management theory applies in realistic scenarios.
Professional Development
Each chapter highlights one or two specific concepts required for top-performing leaders. In the professional development section, the full explanations of each behavior are given, and the reader is left with exercises, a timeline, and a system of accountability to ensure that the lessons stick.
About the Authors
Bart McCollum
Mr. McCollum is a management and corporate culture expert with a background in law and finance. Early in his career, he oversaw the growth of a startup called Ameriflex into the national, award-winning healthcare payments and technology company that it is today. Bart currently holds an executive role at award-winning experiential marketing firm Lime Media and is managing partner at Adlerian Capital.
Gerald Hannah, Ph.D.
Dr. Hannah is an executive coach and behavioral psychologist with over 20 years of experience working extensively with corporations and institutions of higher education to help them realize their fullest potential. He is the author of numerous professional books, including The Art of Control: Developing Your Intelligent Emotions and Managing Your Life.
Ethan Martinez is in a bad spot. His own company lawyer is suing him, his team is dysfunctional and toxic, and bankruptcy can’t be far behind. He battles with his CCO, Charlene, and brings in Dr. Davis.
The analysis section of this chapter zooms in on two simple skillsets called “Adaptability” and “Champion of Change.” Charlene is very resistant to make any changes, but Ethan sees that they must, and he takes action.
In this chapter’s professional development section, readers learn the technical definitions of Adaptability and Champion of Change. These ideas are broken down into a table of behaviors that must be deliberately practiced.
You Before Me covers the 16 most crucial skills that you will need to succeed as a leader in your organization. The story is fast-paced, relatable, and you’ll find yourself reading “just one more chapter” once you pick it up. Included in the appendices are an explanation of the book’s methodology, further insight on professional development, and an essay on the six management styles and other management fundamentals.
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