Leadership is Half the Story by Marc Hurwitz & Samantha Hurwitz Summary
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"Leadership is Half the Story" revolutionizes workplace dynamics by proving followership equals leadership. Endorsed by Marshall Goldsmith as "forward-thinking, prescient," it challenges conventional wisdom. What if your team's success hinges not on better leaders, but on the relationship between leading and following?
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The Dance of Leadership and Followership
Imagine returning to a company in disarray and transforming it into the world's most valuable enterprise. When Steve Jobs returned to Apple in 1997, one of his first moves was hiring Tim Cook. Their partnership revolutionized Apple not just through Jobs' visionary leadership, but through Cook's extraordinary followership. While Jobs provided creative direction, Cook's operational excellence built the foundation for success. Their relationship exemplifies a truth that most business literature ignores: leadership is only half the story. Marc and Samantha Hurwitz's groundbreaking work challenges conventional wisdom by elevating followership from a passive role to an active skill set equal in importance to leadership. In today's collaborative environments, this perspective isn't just refreshing - it's essential. The book introduces the Generative Partnership Model, where leadership and followership function as complementary forces creating outcomes greater than the sum of their parts. Like basketball players who lead when they have the ball and follow when they don't, effective professionals must master both skill sets to thrive in the modern workplace.
Why Traditional Models Fall Short: The Invisible Elephant
Equal, Dynamic, Different: The Partnership Principle
Framing and Creating: Complementary Partnership Actions
Finding the Generative Point: Building Connection
The Partnership Foundation: Trust and Relationships
Mastering Both Sides: The Future of Work
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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