Serve to Be Great: Leadership Lessons from a Prison, a Monastery, and a Boardroom

Jon Gordon · Matt Tenney

May 2021 · Gildan Media · Narrated by Rex Anderson

About this audiobook

This three-part book begins with Matts story of going from selfish to servant while on his journey from prisoner to monk to social entrepreneur. The book shows leaders the connection between superior long-term results and serving their people and community. Matt Tenney cites numerous business case studies and research that demonstrate how servant leadership results in attracting top talent, increased employee engagement, and lower turnover, as well as a more innovative culture, better customer service, and a better ROI on marketing efforts. Serve to Be Great offers practical, actionable guidance on becoming an extraordinary leader who is devoted to serving and inspiring greatness others. In keeping with the spirit in which Serve to Be Great was written, all author proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to charity.

About the author

Jon Gordon is an American business consultant and author on the topics of leadership, culture, sales, and teamwork. His books have been used by the Universuty of Georgia's Bulldogs and the Atlanta Falcons. His work has been featured in The Washington Post and U.S. News and World Report. He has earned degrees from Cornell University and Emory University. Gordon is the author of several books including: The No Complaining Rule, The Positive Dog, The Shark and The Goldfish: Positive Ways to Thrive During Waves of Change, One Word that Will Change Your Life, and The Power of Positive Team : Proven Principles and Practices That Make Great Teams Great. His title The Carpenter: A story about the Greatest Success Strategies of All made The New York Times Best Seller List in 2014.