A WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER
Put yourself at the center of your team’s learning and growth
In The Beekeeper, a team of renowned management and leadership professionals deliver an insightful and engaging exploration of what it means to place oneself at the core of learning and growth for the members of your organization.
The story is told through the eyes of Catherine, the 43-year-old founder and owner of a rapidly growing business. You’ll follow her as she transforms the way she leads and inspires others, revolutionizing the culture at her company by learning from the people around her. The authors lead you through practical strategies and techniques you can implement immediately to achieve extraordinary results in your life and in your business. You’ll learn about:
- Taking a central and active role in the growth and maturation of your employees and leadership team members
- The author’s “Art of Learning to Be Proximal,” a strategy for placing yourself at the core of your company’s growth
- Methods for ensuring your team is putting people first and living your company’s mission and values
An indispensable guide for founders, entrepreneurs, managers, and executives at growing companies, The Beekeeper will also earn a place on the bookshelves of company board members looking for ways to best contribute to their firm’s ongoing success.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Before 1
Chapter 2 Be Fulfilled 9
Chapter 3 Be Transformational 15
Chapter 4 Be Present 21
Chapter 5 Be Curious 27
Chapter 6 Be Nourished 37
Chapter 7 Be Vulnerable 47
Chapter 8 Be Messy 57
Chapter 9 Be Patient 63
Chapter 10 Be Calm 71
Chapter 11 Be Challenging 79
Chapter 12 Be Energizing 87
Chapter 13 Be Growth- Minded 95
Chapter 14 Be Appreciative 105
Chapter 15 Be Proximal 113
Chapter 16 Becoming a Be Keeper 121
A Leadership Guide to Creating a Thriving Hive 125
Acknowledgments 147
Author Bios 149
Index 153
