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Non-Negotiable

The Story of Happy State Bank & The Power of Accountability

Foreword by J. Pat Hickman
Published by Sound Wisdom
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

Do you ever find yourself questioning what you believe around issues that impact your life and business? Do you ever feel lost in your decisions? Are you ever frustrated in your lack of ability to take your life or business exactly where you know you want to go?

Non-Negotiable is all about understanding what you believe, what you can control, what your mission is and ultimately taking your convictions to the level of Non-Negotiable.

Based on the real life story of J. Pat Hickman, a man with a purpose, and the bank he leads, Happy State Bank, you will see firsthand what success looks like.

Sam Silverstein, champion of accountability, presents the inspiring story of how J. Pat Hickman transformed a sleepy small town bank from one location and $10 million in assets into 34 locations and over $2.5 billion in assets by knowing what he believes and not negotiating on what he holds dear. In the process, he assembled a team of leaders that understand what great culture looks like and a bank full of motivated people who love what they do.

Read this book to:
  • Discover and define your own Non-Negotiables
  • Energize your ability to avoid distractions and make important decisions
  • Establish a culture that promotes personal and organizational accountability
  • Understand the power of true accountability
  • Unleash the power of knowing what it is you truly believe

About The Author

SAM SILVERSTEIN is founder and CEO of The Accountability Institute™ and the creator of the Certified Accountability Advisor™ designation. Sam’s mission is to build a more accountable world. He is the author of several books, including No More Excuses, Non-Negotiable, No Matter What, The Success Model, Making Accountable Decisions, The Lost Commandments, I Am Accountable, and The Theory of Accountability. Sam speaks internationally and works with teams from companies, government agencies, communities, and organizations both big and small to build workplace cultures that inspire and prioritize accountability. His clients include PetSmart, Kraft Foods, Pfizer, the United States Air Force, and United Way. Sam is the past president of the National Speakers Association and has been inducted into the Speakers Hall of Fame.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Sound Wisdom (May 19, 2015)
  • Length: 232 pages
  • ISBN13: 9780768407242

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