Leadership Two Words at a Time by Bill Treasurer Summary
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Leadership distilled to its essence: two-word mantras that transform complicated management into actionable wisdom. Endorsed by Marshall Goldsmith as "honest, funny, and deeply insightful," this guide tackles today's complex workplace challenges. Can effective leadership really be as simple as "Know yourself" and "Create trust"?
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The Simplicity Revolution in Leadership
What if the secret to great leadership isn't mastering complex frameworks but remembering simple two-word phrases? After 25 years coaching everyone from NASA engineers to retail executives, one insight became crystal clear: leaders don't need more complexity-they need memorable wisdom they can actually use when pressure mounts and decisions matter. This isn't about dumbing down leadership; it's about distilling decades of experience into phrases that stick when you need them most. Think of it like muscle memory for your mind-simple commands that trigger the right response in critical moments.
Know Yourself and Model the Way
The Unending Work of Getting Better
Staying Sane When Everything's On Fire
Keeping Your Ego From Destroying Everything
Building the Trust That Makes Everything Possible
The Legacy You Leave Behind
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"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. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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