Opis: The Financial Times Guide to Leadership - Marianne Abib Pech

The Financial Times Guide to Leadership is a one-stop shop for professionals at every stage of their leadership journey. Whether you're just starting out or are looking to upgrade your current skills, this practical guide takes you through the core building tools of self-awareness, influence and execution. With thought-provoking exercises and action points throughout, plus handy chapter summaries for when you need to access information, this book is your roadmap to becoming a better leader. This definitive guide to leadership includes: * What good leadership looks like * How to build your own leadership style * Techniques to lead and influence others * How to build and execute your vision Everything you need to know to become an authentic and dynamic leader. "My shelves groan under stacks of leadership books. But just a very few stand out as solid gold. The Financial Times Guide to Leadership merits inclusion in that select company. There is simply no excuse for not applying its very practical steps. I'd urge you to start or continue your journey here!" Tom Peters, author of In Search of Excellence "Finally, a first-class leadership book that focuses on the 'how' and 'what' as well as the 'why' and 'when'. Full of practical steps to take you to the next level." Doug Richard, entrepreneur and founder of School for Startups "Leadership is at the intersection of competence, charisma and the ability to think big for yourself and for others. The Financial Times Guide to Leadership gives you the tools you need to navigate this junction with success." Mercedes Erra, Executive President of Havas Worldwide "I found the book exceptionally readable and easy to relate to personal practice and behaviours. It encourages the reader to ponder and consider possible alternative ways of engaging the team and improving the business. It is a great read and I would recommend it to both new leaders and those with more experience." Jacqui Mason, Nursery Management TodayAbout the author Author's acknowledgements Publisher's acknowledgements Foreword Introduction How to use this book Part 1 What is leadership? 1 A definition of leadership Leadership in history The pathways to leadership The five key things leaders do Summary 2 Leadership today A fast-changing world New conundrums ... new leaders Summary Part 2: Finding the leader inside you 3 Building your self-awareness Finding the keys to your self Defining your personal leadership style Creating your own performance card Summary 4 Gaining self-confidence The three cornerstones of self-esteem Letting go of your fears Summary 5 Developing your leadership brand Building a powerful leadership brand Brand accelerators: charisma and gravitas Summary Part 3: Leading and influencing - bringing others on the journey 6 Building your credibility as a leader Mastering career management Living by your values Authenticity and remaining true to yourself Summary 7 Leading teams Building rapport Motivation and setting objectives - getting the best out of your team Reward and recognition Summary 8 The art of influence Stakeholders, group dynamics and you Building networks and alliances Summary Part 4: Building and executing your vision - from ideas to results 9 Building your vision Mission, vision, ideas and strategy: making sense of the melting pot How to create your vision Saying what you've got to say Summary 10 Cultivating your strategic thinking From vision to strategy - the translation exercise The pathway to superior strategic thinking Summary 11 Boosting your execution capabilities Better personal decision making Empowerment, accountability and change: the key concepts for delivering through others Summary Conclusion The leadership reading list Appendix 1: Examples of an individual development plan and goals and objectives Appendix 2: The basics of body language Index

Szczegóły: The Financial Times Guide to Leadership - Marianne Abib Pech

Tytuł: The Financial Times Guide to Leadership
Autor: Marianne Abib Pech
Producent: FT Publishing International
ISBN: 9780273776024
Rok produkcji: 2013
Ilość stron: 384
Oprawa: Miękka
Waga: 0.73 kg

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