FIRST-CLASS LEADERSHIP IN ONE MINUTE
ENDORSEMENTS
“First-Class Leadership is relevant more than ever before. On an individual level, many people are burning out. And we all collectively are burning up the only planet we live in. The book invites all leaders to reconnect to their biggest why and base their leadership on what matters most. And this is what we need now.”
–Prof. dr. Balkenende, Prime Minister of the Netherlands (2002 -2010)
“In an inspiring way, this book sums up what first-class leadership is all about. It covers how great leaders lead and what they have in common, such as their inner fire, their natural tendency to be proactive, their willingness to take risksand come up with solutions. A highly recommended read and a great source of inspiration for everyone who has affinity with leadership.”
–Patrick Lammers, CEO of Essent
“First-Class Leadershipis a great manual to be mentally and emotionally fit for leading at the next level.”
–Brian Nieves, Missouri State Senator (Ret.)
“First-Class Leadership is a great reference for those who wish to deepen their knowledge of leadership. This book distinguishes itself from other leadership books and stories because Hamid Safaei highlights the person behind the ‘great leader,’ rather than just focusing on their actions or achievements. I highly recommend reading it. Even for seasoned leaders, it is a valuable resource.”
–Chantal Vergouw, CEO of Interpolis
“Anyone who’s ever wanted a great leadership book, here is a powerhouse of solid advice and strategies to make it to the next level. First-Class Leadershipis a fantastic manual.”
–Eric van den Broek, CIO of KPMG NL
“First-Class Leadershipis a magnificent manual and a greatsource of inspiration that contains everything you need to know to lead at your best.”
–Koen Devits, Chief Procurement Officer of DSM
“First-Class Leadershipis a great source of inspiration for everyone interested in leadership.”
–Dirk Neelis, CFO of Transavia
“This book will not only bring out the best in your people but it will also help you tap the hidden potentials of your team. Learn how the achievers did it. Read First Class Leadership now!”
—George Bragadireanu Author of The Leadership Spark
“A revolutionary book that redefines what profound leadership means in the diehard business, and redesigns the roadmap to ultimate success. First-ClassLeadershipis a great source of inspiration, and a manual for everyone wishing to lead at the next level.”
–Emiel Eckstein, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Omega Algae
“A fresh view on leadership. Hamid Safaei focuses on the fundamentals of first-class leadership by unpacking the qualities, principles and attitudes that make the difference. Hamid challenges clichés about leadership, brings to foreground the fundamental ‘why’ (purpose) questions of leadership and provides a roadmap for those who wish to take their leadership to the next level––both in business and in life.”
–Dr. Homayoun Dayani-Fard, Director at EY
“First-Class Leadershipis a practical, functional guide for leaders. Grounded in research and peppered with examples, this well-researched and articulated book provides nuggets of wisdom and thoughtful recommendations from world-class leaders in politics, science and business.”
–Prof. Dr. Ilan Alon, University of Agder, Norway
“When Hamid asked me to read First-Class LeadershipI wasn’t sure what to expect. What I encountered was a leadership book that really gave me pause to think. Unlike many leadership books, which immediately resonate and reinforce your views, Hamid, instead, challenges the reader to think differently and, whilst I didn’t always agree with his view, it did make me question my own, and that in itself made the book extremely worthwhile to read.”
–Philip Holt, Author of Leading with Lean
“Keep in mind that top leaders also had their share of ups and downs. Hamid has identified the path on how you can create frompotential or ordinary individuals to real and first-class leaders!”
—David Bunney Author of Success Leaves A Trail
“As a how-to guide, First-Class Leadershipcontains everything you need to know about leading, and includes straightforward strategies thatanyone can use to lead at a first-class level.”
–René Frijters, Founder of Alex Vermogensbank & Knab Bank
“First-Class Leadershipis a state-of-the-art book and a must-read for everyone who has affinity with leadership and wishes to lead at the best possible level. This is a book full of solid advice and breakthrough strategies.”
–Bas van der Veldt, CEO of AFAS Software
“When Hamidasked me to review his book, I was prepared to read a book that has pinned down how to be a good leader, like many other books on leadership. Instead, I was amazed by the great strategies top leaders have executed successfully. A magnificent book, down toearth and full of solid advice!”
–Prof. Dr. Hanmin Liu, Jinan University, China
“First-Class Leadershipchallenges all leaders to redesign their fundamental approach and convictions about how to lead. The book provides a fascinating roadmap with valuableinsights for those who respond to the challenge positively.”
–Jan Kooiman, VP Delaware Consulting and Advisory Board Member IMA
“First-Class Leadershipis a must-read for anyone who wants to lead at the next level. Anyone who’s ever wanted to be able to lead confidently can benefit from the down-to-earth knowledge in this book.”
–Pieter C. van der Vloed, Co-founder AevesBenefit B.V.
“I found Hamid Safaei’s book interesting and engaging. Packed with excellent advice, strategies, and examples, First-Class Leadershipis easy to read, informative, and is guaranteed to improve the reader’s leadership skills.”
–Prof. Lic. Fernando Julio Silva, MSc. ESEADE, Buenos Aires, Argentina
“Hamid Safaei selflessly shares what he knows about First-Class Leadership. For only USD 38, this gem of a book is a steal.”
—Michelle Watson Author of Overcome And Rise Above
First-Class Leadership is a comprehensive book that all managers and leaders should read. The amount of information is second to none. A brilliant book based on research and experience brings to the fore everything you need to know about being a first-class leader. The techniques and advice in this book are simple yet effective—you will wonder why you have never done them. In First-Class Leadership, Hamid Safaei discusses specific and actionable points from getting people to believe in your vision, building effective teams, communicating, inspiring, encouraging, and developing employees so they give their very best, caring and nurturing your workforce, to finding and keeping talent that will take your company to the next level. This book will change your perspective on how leaders should lead and how managers should manage. Inspired by icons such as Mahatma Gandhi, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Steve Jobs, what Hamid Safaei brings together is a wealth of information that will pave the way for everyone to become a first-class leader. A must-read gem on successful and effective leadership!
Have you ever dreamed of making tough calls in fractions of seconds? What does it mean when the author says: “If it’s not a HELL YES it’s a NO”? Why is it important that you remain connected to your biggest WHY? What if you don’t love what you do? How do great leaders hold ground when the going gets tough? What does the author of First-Class Leadership mean by QPA building blocks which stand for Qualities, Principles, and Attitudes? How have the greatest leaders on Earth mastered premium leadership qualities? What is the first thing the greatest leaders do in every new situation? What profound leadership lessons can we learn from the rules of nature ruling for millions of years? How have greatest leaders built highly effective teams? And how do they keep their highfliers happy? How did they achieve glory so you can follow in their footsteps? These questions and many more have been answered in First-Class Leadership.
UNCOVER IN THESE PAGES…
- Learn how you can achieve first-class results by creating highly effective teams.
- A life-changing tool for every leader who is ready to take their leadership to the next level.
- All you need to know about first-class leaders.
- Inspiration and straightforward guidelines from a number of first-class leaders.
- Top insights from excellent leaders who are the shining proof that you can become a great leader, in spite of your background.
- First-hand stories from top leaders who have climbed the ladder of excellence and have the profound desire to share their top secrets with you.
- How to lead at your dream level and achieve the highest possible success by implementing the fundamental principles of First-Class Leadership.
- How top leaders have walked their journey to excellence and made it happen, so you can follow in their footsteps.
- How to trust and believe in yourself.
- How to start from scratch and make it happen.
- How to make a conscious decision that a universe full of magic is patiently waiting for.
- How to avoid paying a fortune to attract the best talent, only to watch them walk away in the end.
- The secrets of attracting, selecting, and motivating ordinary team members to achieve extraordinary results.
- Magnificent tools and best practices to unleash the power of your leadership.
- Why leadership matters.
- How to connect to yourself on a spiritual level and visualise what your leadership has to offer this planet.
- How to start your journey right now.
