Author: Ted Meyer Publisher: Business Expert Press ISBN: 1637421990 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 265
Book Description
Whether you are a baseball fan or not, reading Championing the Cause of Leadership will deepen your skillset as a leader and could dramatically improve the future of your team. If your organization is not performing at its best, this book is for you. It puts you right into the shoes of the leaders of the great baseball dynasties and demonstrates how they overcame challenges common to those in our own teams and groups. Topics include managing and motivating highly talented but dysfunctional individuals, turning around careers that have stalled late in life, better understanding the practical benefits of diversity and inclusion, and inspiring individuals to find their best within the context of their teams. Meyer combines his over thirty years representing some of the world’s top companies with his deep knowledge of baseball history and looks at leadership from a brand-new perspective. Learn the value of encouraging leadership from all levels in your organization. Discover the critical importance of leaders coming to terms with their own internal demons before they can reach their full potential. Unlock the secrets of how to out-perform the competition in times of intense pressure and how to find opportunity in times of crisis. The stories of the greatest teams of our greatest game are wildly entertaining and provide unique insight into our own success. Whether you are a baseball fan or not, reading Championing the Cause of Leadership will deepen your skillset as a leader and could dramatically improve the future of your team.
Author: Brendon Burchard Publisher: Morgan James Publishing ISBN: 1600377920 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 285
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Experts Academy Press is proud to present the first and only leadership book on the market that is (1) intended for students, (2) written from both theoretical and popular viewpoints, and (3) structured with a real-world, service-oriented framework that students can instantly use to make a difference in their classrooms, communities, and early careers. Leadership is conceptualized from the principles that it is a collective and participative process, different from management, and firmly rooted in service. The book's framework--Envision, Enlist, Embody, Empower, Evaluate, and Encourage--reflects six key leadership practices students must learn in order to lead with competence and confidence. The Student Leadership Guide has been praised by educators and students alike for its theory-backed content and its practical, inspiring call to action and service.
Author: John P. Kotter Publisher: Harvard Business Press ISBN: 1422186431 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 210
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From the ill-fated dot-com bubble to unprecedented merger and acquisition activity to scandal, greed, and, ultimately, recession -- we've learned that widespread and difficult change is no longer the exception. By outlining the process organizations have used to achieve transformational goals and by identifying where and how even top performers derail during the change process, Kotter provides a practical resource for leaders and managers charged with making change initiatives work.
Author: Julie Straw Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1118636538 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 245
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The culmination of six years of research and development, The Work of Leaders presents a simple structure that neatly captures the complexity of contemporary leadership. The goal of this book is to make this wealth of leadership insight accessible to anyone who wants better results as a leader. The work that leaders do—the work that really matters—is boiled down to three areas: crafting a vision, building alignment, and championing execution. Vision, Alignment, and Execution are “magic words.” They strike a chord that turns the goal of leadership into tangible steps. With passion and insight, the authors draw from the best-known leadership authorities, while leveraging their unparalleled access to data from thousands of leaders and followers and their connections to hundreds of organizational development consultants. Interwoven with humor and drawing from real-world scenarios, The Work of Leaders distills leadership best practices into a simple, compelling process that helps leaders at all levels get immediate results.
Author: Tom Massey Publisher: Author's Choice Publishing ISBN: 9781885003775 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 124
Book Description
The ABC's of Effective Leadership provides insights and practical tools that will enable those in leadership positions to improve their performance, accelerate process development, and succeed in a world that is constantly changing. It will help leaders bring out the best in people whether they work in corporations, educational institutions, government offices, small businesses, churches, or other not-for-profit groups.An effective leader is someone who stands out from the crowd, challenging the status quo, and doing the unexpected in search of new directions. They are catalysts for change by pushing the envelope and challenging others to think outside-the-box.Effective leaders are trustworthy individuals who lead by example and deliver on their promises. They treat people with respect and fairness. They get things done efficiently through their influence and are able to convey a compelling vision of the future. If you are ready to bring changes in attitude, creativity, buy-in, and commitment to your business, this book will benefit you. It follows a simple ABC format. Each letter of the alphabet is represented by two words. Each word, 52 in all, is presented as a weekly tip for improving effective leadership skills. Each weekly tip includes a brief narrative or story, a practical application, and a daily affirmation. For example, here are the affirmations from the sections for the letters A and B: Acknowledgement-Everyone wants to feel important!- I acknowledge others and make them feel important to me by giving them the gifts of time and attention. Adversity-Struggle gives birth to progress!- I become better each day in every way by treating adversity in my life and others' as opportunities to grow in strength and wisdom.Become.the change you wish to see!- I model effective leadership by becoming the change that I want to see in the world.Break Away.from old thought patter
Author: John H. Zenger Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional ISBN: 0071630031 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 327
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People can learn how to lead. This was the position John H. Zenger and Joseph R.Folkman took when they wrote their now-classicleadership book The Extraordinary Leader—and it’sa fact they reinforce in this new, completely updatededition of their bestseller. When it was first published, The ExtraordinaryLeader immediately attracted a wide audience ofaspiring leaders drawn to its unique feature: theextensive use of scientific studies and hard data,which served to demystify the concept of leadershipand get readers thinking about the subject ina pragmatic way. Now, Zenger and Folkman revisit the subject to addressleaders’ most pressing concerns today. Theresult is an up-to-date, essential leadership guidefor the twenty-first century that includes: Late-breaking research on the psychologyof leadership New information on leading in a globalenvironment A breakthrough case study on measuringimproved leadership behavior Studies revealing the importance offollow-through The Extraordinary Leader is a remarkable combinationof expert insight and extensive research.The authors analyzed more than 200,000 assessmentsdescribing 20,000 managers—by far themost expansive research ever conducted for a leadershipbook. Zenger and Folkman have created the leadershipbook of the ages. The Extraordinary Leader explainshow to build leadership skills that will take you andyour organization to unimagined success.
Author: Pete Carroll Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1101548398 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 254
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"I know that I'll be evaluated in Seattle with wins and losses, as that is the nature of my profession for the last thirty-five years. But our record will not be what motivates me. Years ago I was asked, 'Pete, which is better: winning or competing?' My response was instantaneous: 'Competing. . . because it lasts longer.'" Pete Carroll is one of the most successful coaches in football today. As the head coach at USC, he brought the Trojans back to national prominence, amassing a 97-19 record over nine seasons. Now he shares the championship-winning philosophy that led USC to seven straight Pac-10 titles. This same mind-set and culture will shape his program as he returns to the NFL to coach the Seattle Seahawks. Carroll developed his unique coaching style by trial and error over his career. He learned that you get better results by teaching instead of screaming, and by helping players grow as people, not just on the field. He learned that an upbeat, energetic atmosphere in the locker room can coexist with an unstoppable competitive drive. He learned why you should stop worrying about your opponents, why you should always act as if the whole world is watching, and many other contrarian insights. Carroll shows us how the Win Forever philosophy really works, both in NCAA Division I competition and in the NFL. He reveals how his recruiting strategies, training routines, and game-day rituals preserve a team's culture year after year, during championship seasons and disappointing seasons alike. Win Forever is about more than winning football games; it's about maximizing your potential in every aspect of your life. Carroll has taught business leaders facing tough challenges. He has helped troubled kids on the streets of Los Angeles through his foundation A Better LA. His words are true in any situation: "If you want to win forever, always compete."
Author: Heather R Younger Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers ISBN: 1523092211 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 241
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If your people know you care about them, they will move mountains. Employee engagement and loyalty expert Heather Younger outlines nine ways to manifest the radical power of caring support in the workplace. Here's the thing: most leaders think of themselves as caring leaders, but not all of them act in alignment with what that means for employees. Leaders may not be able to identify the level of care they are extending to their employees, but all employees intuitively know whether their bosses or managers are caring for them. Heather Younger argues that if you are looking for increased productivity, customer satisfaction, or employee engagement, you need to care for your employees first. Genuinely caring for people means that you want to see them succeed for themselves, not just for what they can do for you, your team, or your organization. This book incorporates ten sections with breakout stories and interviews that outline the necessary steps to make all employees feel included and cared for, as well as a call to action for all leaders. Younger states that leaders who have the positive power to change the lives of those they lead shouldn't just want to care for them; they should see it as imperative for the success of their employees and their organization.
Author: Joyce C. Edwards Ph.D. Publisher: WestBow Press ISBN: 1512774901 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 138
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Have you ever wondered why some institutions start small and seem to explode within a matter of months? While others appear stagnant for the entire time that they are in existence? Champion Leaders points to effective leadership and examines the cause. Learn how to win at leadership by establishing the right relationships with followers, having courage to make tough decisions, and having a God-inspired vision. Seasoned, new, and aspiring leaders will find answers in Champion Leaders as to how the pursuit of excellence in leadership leads to great advantage. Winning is the ultimate result of Champion Leadership. Find out how to pursue excellence in all your endeavors and see the hand of God at work in your life!
Author: Lee G. Bolman Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1118140982 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 247
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The proven model that offers powerful and elegant strategies for leaders How Great Leaders Think: the Art of Reframing uses compelling, contemporary examples to show how more complex thinking is the key to better leadership. Leaders who understand what's going on around them see what they need to do to achieve the results they want. Bolman and Deal's influential four-frame model of leadership and organizations—developed in their bestselling book, Reframing Organizations: Artistry Choice and Leadership—offers leaders an accessible guide for understanding four major aspects of organizational life: structure, people, politics, and culture. Tapping into the complexity enables leaders to decode the messy world in which they live, see more options, tell better stories, and find strategies that are more effective. Case examples of leaders like Jeff Bezos at Amazon, Howard Schultz at Starbucks, Tony Hsieh at Zappos, Ursula Burns at Xerox, and the late Steve Jobs at Apple provide concrete lessons that readers can put to use in their own leadership. The book's lessons include: How to use structural tools to organize teams and organizations for better results How to build motivation and morale by aligning organizations and people How to map the terrain and build a power base to navigate the political dynamics in organizations How to develop a leadership story that shapes culture, provides direction, and inspires commitment to excellence
Author: Ted Meyer
Author: Brendon Burchard
Author: John P. Kotter
Author: Julie Straw
Author: Tom Massey
Author: John H. Zenger
Author: Pete Carroll
Author: Heather R Younger
Author: Joyce C. Edwards Ph.D.
Author: Lee G. Bolman