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Straight-Line Leadership: Tools for Living with Velocity and Power in Turbulent Times Hardcover – July 15, 2011

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Straight-Line Leadership: Tools for Living with Velocity and Power in Turbulent Times is Dusan Djukich's highly anticipated introduction to his potent world of straight-line coaching. Within these pages he dramatically unveils exactly what it takes to live a powerful and effective life both personally and professionally. Regardless if you are a CEO, small business owner, parent, or someone who simply wants to make a difference, you will learn to master powerful distinctions that you can apply immediately to resolve the challenges that you are presently up against. You will also become adept at assisting others in solving their most pressing problems with precision and grace.

"This book boldly demonstrates why Djukich is regarded as the ultimate performance catalyst to business. He simply kicks the hell out of the sacred cows that keep individuals and businesses stuck." Brandon Craig, CEO, BiltRite Corporation

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248 pages
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English
Publisher

Robert Reed Publishers
Publication date

July 15, 2011
Dimensions

6.25 x 1 x 9 inches
ISBN-10

1934759538
ISBN-13

978-1934759530
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"Dusan offers a prescription for leadership that is destined to become a foundation upon which real leaders will stand." --Iyanla Vanzant, New York Times Best-selling author of Peace from Broken Pieces

"Straight-up powerful. Straight-away useful." --Dale Dauten, Houston Chronicle

"Not some lame theory. Brutally direct and brilliant." --Kent H. Hillhouse, Major General, US Army

"Reading this is akin to sitting for weeks on the other end of a log with the Socrates of modern coaching." --David Firth, Best-selling author of From Making a Living to Creating a Life

"Straight-Line Leadership gets at the very nature of what it takes to live a powerful and effective life." --Stephen Purvis, Executive Vice President, Trident Investments

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"The contents of this book are powerful and life altering. It is my sincere desire that you not only read this book but that you LIVE these principles."
Deuce Lutui, Offensive Lineman, Arizona Cardinals

"Anyone interested in becoming a great leader needs to read this book. Dusan's straight-forward approach will clarify your objectives, motivate you to succeed and encourage you to overcome the excuses that hold you back from being a world-class leader."
Clate Mask, CEO of Infusionsoft and New York Times best-selling author of Conquer the Chaos

"Dusan Djukich is an extraordinary individual, an extraordinary coach, and now I find to my delight he is extraordinarily articulate at not just explaining what it takes to get from A to B but in making that journey a compelling one. This book will bring your goals to life."
Michael Neill, best-selling author of Supercoach: 10 Secretes to Transform Anyone's Life

"Dusan's 'Straight-Line Leadership' provides great insight on how leaders can leverage their strengths to overcome any challenge. A must-read for leaders at military academies.
Major Mike Erwin, United States Army, West Point Military Academy

"Djukich brilliantly communicates a technology that top level executives have paid a fortune to master. He simplifies it so that literally anyone can grasp it."
Jim Manton, President, Manton Advisory Services, best-selling author of The Secret of Transitions

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Robert Reed Publishers; 1st edition (July 15, 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 248 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1934759538
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1934759530
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1 x 9 inches

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Dusan is co-founder and a Senior Partner for Corporate Reinvention Associates, a global coaching firm that specializes in individual and organizational performance. He is the creator and developer of Straight-Line Coaching technologies. For the last 24 years, Dusan has been privileged to work with more than 5,000 entrepreneurs, Senior-Level Executives and highly committed individuals from all walks of life in creating unreasonable results with his unconventional coaching style.

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Ffeuu

Already one of my favorites

Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2023

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Overall a powerful book. A book to get readers to take action. Many business and self help books I’d apply principles however sometimes after a few chapters. This one forces readers to introspect, commit, take accountability and most definitely move! A definite must read.

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Brian Ford

Ever been coached by a book??

Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2023

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This book read like Dusan knew me. The simple and powerful realizations from this back will change the trajectory of my life when I apply them.

The tools in this book are simple to integrate into life. Phenomenal book.

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MrC

So many good principles

Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2023

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Read this if you need that extra kick in the rear. You probably already know most of this. But. It’s all here. In one place.

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Marty Shelton

Getting from Point A to Point B w/o Stopping

Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2019

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This is one of the best books I've read on getting results. With all of today's distractions, it's easy to go off course or to stop something and try the next newest idea in hopes of getting the result faster. To summarize this book, when you need to go from point A to point B (what you need to accomplish), write down all of the actions needed to get there and decide if you're willing to do them. If you're not willing to do them, put the project on the shelf. In these cases, instead of saying "I can't" say "I won't" because you are not willing to take the actions. If you're willing to take the actions, then do them one at a time without stopping until the result is realized. It's that simple.

The author highlights that most people never define what it's going to take to get the result they want. Therefore, they are unable to confront whether they are willing to do what is required. They may be quick to start some project but soon come upon a barrier that they are not willing to address. So they start, stop, start, stop over and over again... and never get the results they want.

The author also highlights the importance of your "inner stance", which is your mindset in how you approach tasks and life in general. Your focus should be on creating what you want instead of reacting to the hand you are dealt. The book is littered with good examples of effective "inner stances" and how you may need to shift your inner stance and your situations change.

If you feel like you are always distracted and/or not getting the results you want, I highly recommend this book and applying it's principles.

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David Rosa

3 Books have altered my reality over the past 35 years… this is one

Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2023

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This book will open the floodgates of reality to anyone who is grounded.

Why? Because you cannot undo the information here. You will have to face the demons and excuses that have plagued you forever.

Nothing to do with trauma or woo woo affirmations. Straight black or white.

If there is no shift to your movements after going through this book, I promise its because you are ignoring truth. Thank you so much for this swift kick.

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Joe Mount

Good, easy read

Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2020

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Author makes it clear on each stance what we should be doing and why. There are no long stories about someone’s life.

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Amazon Kunde

Hands down the most powerful book

Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2018

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Straight Line Leadership (further: SSL) is one of the most powerful books I've ever read.

At the beginning, Mr. Djukich makes a point that although it's important to have goals, the foundation of your success is a place you live from (your inner stance). It is your inner stance that defines how you show up in the world, how you operate in life and basically what you see as possible or not possible.

He then describes traits of:

1) people who live in a circular world (those who believe they need more information to succeed and end up reading hundreds of books with zero action)
2) zigzag people (they are inspired and active for a certain period of time and then "turn" circular till the next inspiration, e.g. next book, next workshop etc. Then the cycle repeats itself.)
3) Straight Line Leaders.

Just like you can change your stance in e.g. baseball and then hit better, you can also change a disempowering inner stance once you've clearly realized it's damaging. And then take the one which is more effective. In the next chapters the so called disctinctions are presented (e.g. choose to vs. want to, creating vs. waiting, must vs. should etc.) which allow to see VERY clearly the positions you operate from in your own life currently. If after that you still choose to keep your eyes closed... Well, then no book can help you.

The principles described in SLL are universal and can be applied by anybody who is ready to change his life.

I ordered 5 more books to share with my friends.

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S. MCGOVERN

Straight Line Leadership Works

Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2011

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This book will be talked about 20 years from now. It has depth and substance to it. There is no wasting time tolerating meaningless dribble waiting to get to the "good part." The whole book is the "good part." It's an educational rocket ride from start to finish.
Djukich is a powerful writer and gets you to see differences between what you are stopped by and the truth of what's really happening. The chapter in the book to which I'm referring in the book is called "snakes and ropes" and it would prove to be invaluable to anyone, CEO, small business owner, entrepreneur, parent, etc. when it comes to getting your desired outcome. (Djukich calls it "getting to B.")
A straight-line leader can be anyone who solves problems fast and gets others to do the same. I find that I am becoming much more straight-line in my own life by utilizing some of the many questions Djukich recommends. The questions cut straight to the heart of the matter. I have our management team at work using much of the information and it has been impactful.
"Core actions" are distinguished as opposed to "surface actions." Many people confuse core actions (the actions that will really make a difference) with surface actions (helpful but not vital actions). When you start replacing "surface actions" with "core actions" your productivity and results sky rocket according to the author. This has been my experience also.
The author makes another great distinction that our management team found to be extremely helpful. That is the distinction between "can't" and "won't." Confusing these two will absolutely drain you of your energy and motivation.
Think of the information you are introduced to in this book as tools that you can use in nearly any situation. I even use it with my children and they love it.

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Martin Strydom

The straight to understand one-self

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 23, 2024

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What a page-turner, an easy read because every page made straight sense, one knows emmediately upon finishing the last page, this book is meant to be read over and over again. Five stars, sincerely. Martin Strydom.

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I really love this book

Reviewed in India on August 4, 2023

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One of the best books I have ever read.. straight forward with practical tips.. I highly recommend this book to read at least for once

Alan Borcic

Be ready for straight talk

Reviewed in Canada on September 26, 2015

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One of the best business books I've ever read in my life. Straight talk, so be ready for it. After reading this book, you will have to admit that the biggest obstacle to your success has been yourself, and to kick yourself in the butt for wasting your time around.

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Happyyy Shopper

A new favourite - I wish it was available in book or audio form too

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 9, 2023

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Straight-Line Leadership was recommended to me by my coach, and it quickly became a favourite. Unlike many books that revolve around a single concept padded out over hundreds of pages, this one is packed with a variety of actionable tactics. Each chapter offers something new, making it a treasure trove of leadership wisdom.

The diverse range of strategies and insights provided me with multiple tools to improve my leadership skills in various scenarios. It's not just theory; the book is grounded in practical advice that can be readily applied.

However, it's really unfortunate that it's not available in print or as an audiobook. I would have loved to highlight key sections and easily refer back to them. This format limitation is the only downside to what is otherwise an incredibly valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their leadership capabilities. Highly recommended for its depth and practicality - im surprised its not more popular to be honest, ive reccomeneded it to a few people already - actionable insights is what you want from a book and this gives you plenty!

Stephanie Adrian

Excellent read!

Reviewed in Canada on April 26, 2019

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Excellent life changing book!

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