Dave D. Anderson
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How to Become Unstoppable!
Based on Dave’s 14th book, Unstoppable, this presentation identifies the four primary performance mindsets present within team members on any team: undertaker, caretaker, playmaker, game changer. It presents the 8 key traits that game changers possess, as well as strategies for developing them in yourself and others, and improving consistency of the vital daily disciplines necessary to keep your performance at game changer status.
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Books by Dave D. Anderson
“Unstoppable: Transforming Your Mindset to Create Change, Accelerate Results, and Be the Best at What You Do” (2017)
Where do you fall on your organization's performance spectrum?Unstoppable is performance-enhancing manual for those who are ready to change the world. Regardless of talent or skill set, there are four types of people in every organization: Undertakers, Caretakers, Play Makers, and Game Changers—but value is definitely not equal across the board. Game changers move things forward with relentless energy, effort, attitude, and excellence. They elevate those around them, inspire exceptional performance, and drive their organization to the top. This book is designed to help you rise to the challenge and become the Game Changer your organization needs. Candid insights from dozens of coaches, managers, CEOs, journalists, entrepreneurs, and other elite performers reveal the qualities that make some people stand out, and the underlying theme is mindset.While talent is a great head start, it is merely potential. Undeveloped and erratically-wielded talent holds little value for an organization. The key to high performance is an intentionally cultivated mindset of success, backed by the bold action it takes to make things happen every day. This book delves deep into the elite performance paradigm to help you work at the highest levels.Learn what separates the playmakers from the game changersStep up your performance with a simple five-step processTransform your thinking and develop an unstoppable toughnessBe the best at what you do, and elevate your entire organizationThe performance spectrum is not about classifying your coworkers; it's about self-assessment, self-reflection, and self-improvement. Everyone has star quality, even if it is buried deep inside. Unstoppable helps you uncover your potential, and upgrade your performance to become the best.
“It's Not Rocket Science: 4 Simple Strategies for Mastering the Art of Execution” (2015)
Stop chasing hot trends and start driving real growthIt's Not Rocket Science blasts through the trends and false promises permeating the business world to help you and your company get back to basics and get things done. Why doggedly pursue the "next big thing" when the most effective drivers of growth are right under your nose? This book asserts that you've already heard, been taught, and know well the key fundamentals that spell business success, and presents a compelling, four strategy blueprint for returning your business culture and strategies to a rock solid foundation of execution excellence. Each chapter opens with The Challenge, which outlines a current condition that exists due to a departure from common sense behaviors, and tasks you with following the appropriate execution principles to get your business on the right track. After a thorough explanation of "what" and "why," each chapter gives you the actionable "how" so you can implement these valuable steps and master the art of execution in your organization.Shifting sands do not make for a sustainable structure. If your organization is to be robust and strong enough to weather any storm, the strength must come from the very core; the ability for each member of your team to execute daily and effectively towards your organization's most compelling goals. Frankly, the last things most organizations need is another goal they'll miss because they can't execute well. This book reminds you of the four timeless execution methods and strategies that have proven themselves over centuries, and shows you how they are implemented in today's business environment.Get the leaders rightGet the culture rightGet the people rightGet the process rightToday's flash in the pan may be superficially intriguing, but is it really that much different from yesterday's "hot tip"? Fundamentals are fundamental for a reason, and It's Not Rocket Science is the common sense guide to putting away flavor-of-the-month toys and getting down to business.
“How to Lead by The Book: Proverbs, Parables, and Principles to Tackle Your Toughest Business Challenges” (2011)
Biblical solutions to dozens of the toughest challenges leadersface today.Concise, to-the-point, and highly useable, How to Lead by THEBOOK presents a series of personal and business challengesrecognizable to leaders, then deals with each through insight,personal experience, and a discussion of why conventionalapproaches often fail. Each section then concludes with winningproverbs, parables, or principles that offers applicable strategiesto solve the issue.In this practical and inspiring guide, you'll discover provenmethods and advice to shape young leaders, stretch veteran leaders,become a better communicator, maintain your work-life balance, dealwith dishonesty among competitors, and much more.Shows why typical approaches to leadership problems often fail,while biblical wisdom succeedsCovers both day-to-day dilemmas and larger questions ofmanagement, accountability, and visionFrom the bestselling author of How to Run Your Business byTHE BOOK, Up Your Business, and If You Don't MakeWaves You'll DrownWhat is the number one downfall for leaders? When is the besttime to make a decision? How do you hold others accountable? How doyou survive success with your principles intact? What does theBible say about time management? Get the answers to these and manymore practical business questions when you discover the winningwisdom of How to Lead by THE BOOK.
“How to Run Your Business by The Book: A Biblical Blueprint to Bless Your Business” (2009)
How to use Bible-based leadership principles to improve business performance In How to Run Your Business by THE BOOK, famed leadership guru Dave Anderson reveals biblical lessons to help transform the people, culture, and results of your business. Not only will you master timeless business principles based on the world's bestselling book, you'll build a foundation for your business that leads to long-term success. This is a refreshing return to commonsense business basics, based on leadership lessons peppered throughout the Good Book. In these turbulent times, quality leadership is the key to surviving and thriving in the business world. You'll learn what the Bible has to say about hiring and training people, managing money, creating a leadership vision, balancing work and life, and achieving your most ambitious business goals. Includes practical, proven business guidance gleaned from the Bible Features smart business guidance like the Ten Commandments for elevating your people skills Shows you four vital steps for creating a tough-love culture of accountability Dave Anderson is also the author of Up Your Business!, If You Don't Make Waves, You'll Drown and How to Deal with Difficult Customers Best of all, you don't need to be familiar with the Bible to profit from these wise and timeless principles. All you need is a heart open to biblical wisdom and a willingness to lead with courage.
“TKO Sales: Ten Knockout Strategies for Selling More of Anything” (2007)
Practical business guides that pull no punches Dave Anderson's TKO series presents no-nonsense,down-in-the-trenches management strategies that work in the realworld of business. Each of the three informative books in thisseries offers easy-to-follow, step-by-step guidance on developingthe specific skills great managers need.These quick and to-the-point guides feature detailed techniquesand effective strategies presented in user-friendly chapters thatare packed with checklists, examples, and practical resources. Ineach book, readers will find real-world advice in a fast andpowerful format that includes:Words of Wisdom or "Right Hook Rules"-bite-sized memorablequotesCase Studies or "Opening Bell" Stories-real-life businesslessonsEffective Strategies or "Left Hook Laws"-all-meat, no-fatbusiness strategiesIncisive or "Standard Eight Count" Questions-insightfulinquiries that prompt the reader to actionQuick or "Knockout" Summaries-bullet points that sum-up eachchapter and offer easy reference
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