Management Waste: 5 Steps to Clean Up the Mess and Lead with Purpose

Larry O’Donnell, former President of Waste Management and the first leader featured on the CBS network hit television series, Undercover Boss, has a wealth of wisdom to offer in business and leadership. But he also has a personal story to tell, one that involves a tragic accident that left his daughter Linley physically and cognitively disabled. Despite his life-long Christian faith, Linley’s accident drove Larry deeper into his relationship with Jesus and helped him become a better leader and ultimately Waste Management’s remarkable recovery, one of the greatest corporate turnarounds in history. From these experiences, Larry discovered five key characteristics of great leaders that he shares in Management Waste. Using the CLEAN method of Commitment, Listening, Empathy, Accountability, and Noticing others, Larry helps leaders build successful teams, avoid wasteful distractions, and clean up their leadership style.

Larry O’Donnell’s business career includes such titles as Chairman, President & CEO, but he’s probably best known as the first Undercover Boss from CBS’ hit TV premier Waste Management episode. He and his team have been recognized with multiple awards, including Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the Gulf Coast and the Top Workplaces Leadership Award by The Houston Chronicle. A popular speaker, leadership consultant, and ministry leader, Larry’s leadership training and mentorship/discipleship programs have helped thousands of people become the leaders they were meant to be.