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Book SynopsisCreate and sustain a culture of learning.If you read nothing else on learning, read these 10 articles by experts in the field. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you keep your skills fresh and relevant, support continuous improvement on your team, and prepare everyone in the organization to thrive over the long term.This book will inspire you to: Cultivate relentless curiosity Magnify your strengths and make yourself indispensable Nurture a growth mindset in yourself and others Deliver actionable feedback to help every employee excel Transform today's failure into tomorrow's success Reimagine your employee-development program Build a learning organization This collection of articles includes "Learning to Learn," by Erika Andersen; "Making Yourself Indispensable," by John H. Zenger, Joseph R. Folkman, and Scott K. Edinger; "Find the Coaching in Criticism," by Sheila Heen and Douglas Stone; "Teaching Smart People How to Learn," by Chris Argyris; "The Feedback Fallacy," by Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall; "The Leader as Coach," by Herminia Ibarra and Anne Scoular; "Strategies for Learning from Failure," by Amy C. Edmondson; "Learning in the Thick of It," by Marilyn Darling, Charles Parry, and Joseph Moore; "Is Yours a Learning Organization?" by David A. Garvin, Amy C. Edmondson, and Francesca Gino; "Why Organizations Don't Learn," by Francesca Gino and Bradley Staats; "The Transformer CLO," by Abbie Lundberg and George Westerman; and "The Right Mindset for Success," an interview with Carol Dweck by Sarah Green Carmichael.HBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever‐changing business environment.

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Book SynopsisBreak down the barriers to effective collaboration.For cross-functional projects to work, you need to bring together diverse ideas and resources from across your organization. But office politics, conflicting objectives, and lack of clear authority can get in the way.The HBR Guide to Collaborative Teams provides practical tips and advice to help you collaborate more effectively. Whether you're leading your own direct reports or building a talented group from disparate parts of your organization, you'll discover how to align others' goals and skills so you can solve problems as a team and deliver great results.You'll learn to: Develop a shared purpose Bust departmental silos Lead employees who don't report to you Overcome conflict and turf wars Prevent collaborative overload and fatigue Use the right tools for virtual information sharing Arm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, with the most trusted brand in business. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges.

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Book SynopsisMake yourself heard.Having your voice heard at work can be challenging, whether you're confronting a colleague about an inappropriate comment or trying to avoid being talked over by a male peer. But you can find ways to raise issues without raising your voice.Speak Up, Speak Out provides the research, advice, and practical tips you need to address issues large and small. From talking about sexual harassment to handling microaggressions to breaking through subconsciously gendered conversational patterns, you'll find the insight and sample language you need to be heard.This book will inspire you to: Address and redirect an inappropriate conversation Step in when you witness questionable behavior Break ingrained conversational habits like apologizing and complimenting Deal with interrupters and those who habitually speak over others The HBR Women at Work Series spotlights the real challenges and opportunities women experience throughout their careers. With interviews from the popular podcast of the same name and related articles, stories, and research, these books provide inspiration and advice for taking on issues at work such as inequity, advancement, and building community. Featuring detailed discussion guides, this series will help you spark important conversations about where we're at and how to move forward.

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Book SynopsisPush through when procrastination calls.Some days you're on fire at work; other days you're burned out and easily distracted. How can you maintain your drive, make consistent progress, and expend your energy wisely?This book will help you identify what's behind your flagging engagement and productivity—and provide the expert research and advice on what to do about it.This volume includes the work of: Annie McKee Heidi Grant Shawn Achor Elizabeth Grace Saunders How to be human at work. The HBR Emotional Intelligence Series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing difficult people and situations, and inspiring essays on what it means to tend to our emotional well-being at work. Uplifting and practical, these books describe the social skills that are critical for ambitious professionals to master.

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Book SynopsisAn essential work on teams—now updated with new research and tools and a new preface—X-Teams shows how an externally focused team model is the key to fueling innovation and your organization's success.You build a team around top-notch talent. The team members work well together; they're committed to the mission and are highly motivated to perform. Yet the results are disappointing. You're not seeing creativity and flexibility. You're not getting breakthrough ideas."Good" teams build camaraderie, confidence in their abilities, and a solid process for working together. But these internal dynamics—while positive in themselves—can create a wall between the team and the outside world. And that wall can prevent the team from adapting to change and delivering value to the organization.In this updated, streamlined edition, with a new preface and practical tools, Deborah Ancona and Henrik Bresman describe an externally focused team model—the x-team—that is even more relevant today than when it was first introduced. With their distinctively flexible membership and leadership structure, x-teams continuously reach outward to fuel the innovation process.With new examples and research from organizations such as Microsoft, Takeda, and the Museum of Modern Art, Ancona and Bresman show you how to build x-teams that: Keep pace with shifts in markets, technologies, cultures, and your competition Innovate by moving quickly from generating ideas to executing and diffusing them throughout your organization Employ "distributed leadership" to unlock crucial information, expertise, and new ways of working together—wherever these qualities reside, whether within or outside your company In an increasingly complex and ever-changing world, where adaptability and creativity are paramount to an enterprise's success—and even its survival—X-Teams is your handbook for winning.Trade ReviewAdvance Praise for the Updated Edition of X-Teams:"The authors succeed in conveying the importance of wide-ranging exploration and teamwork as essential for innovation." — Financial Times"The authors dive into the nitty-gritty details of engineering a better team." — Time.com"X-teams are the answer to performing in today's turbulent world. They enable organizations to move from strategy to implementation and from bureaucracy to innovation, creating value and profitable growth. The key is to combine external outreach to all stakeholders with an internal focus on creating a safe, disciplined, and learning culture." — Alan Mulally, former CEO, Boeing Commercial Airplanes; former CEO, Ford Motor Company"When X-Teams was first written, Ancona and Bresman were prescient, well ahead of their time. They understood the changing landscape of teamwork and what it meant long before it was clear. Now, this terrific book is even better: well-researched, packed with engaging stories, and immensely practical." — Amy C. Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management, Harvard Business School; author, Right Kind of Wrong"A game-changing book. X-Teams provides a compelling case for the importance of combining a sharp external focus with robust internal processes to overcome inertia and unlock transformational outcomes. The authors' practical framework is both insightful and actionable, and their real-world examples demonstrate the power of this approach." — Elcin Barker Ergun, CEO, Menarini Group"While strong internal cohesion and alignment are key to team success, it's crucial for team leaders at every level to have the humility and vigilance to look outward. X-teams spread leadership across the organization and facilitate learning and coordination within and across boundaries. This is a must-read for anyone trying to accelerate innovation." — Jerry Ng, founder and Chairman, Bank Jago"There are teams and there are x-teams. X-teams combat our inward-facing tendencies, opening our minds to the diversity and power of the world around us. They have helped us at Takeda R&D to increase our external learning and partnering. Use them as a tool to transform your organization." — Andrew Plump, MD, President, Research & Development, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company

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Book SynopsisExecutive leadership is a team sport.As part of an executive team, you wear many hats. Not only are you responsible for working with other senior leaders to establish strategic goals and ensure their execution, you're also making tough decisions, shaping organizational culture, and communicating regularly with employees.If you read nothing else on working effectively as an executive team member, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you build the skills you need as a senior leader and set your team up for success.This book will inspire you to: Assemble a group that will think boldly and work harmoniously Chart a course to innovation and competitive advantage Lead through transformation and other organizational change Avoid common traps when making strategic decisions Grow talent throughout the company, especially in underrepresented groups This collection of articles includes "Reinventing Your Leadership Team," by Paul Leinwand, Mahadeva Matt Mani, and Blair Sheppard; "A Smarter Way to Network," by Rob Cross and Robert Thomas; "Leadership That Gets Results," by Daniel Goleman; "The Hidden Traps in Decision-Making," by John S. Hammond, Ralph L. Keeney, and Howard Raiffa; "Stop Wasting Valuable Time," by Michael C. Mankins; "Transient Advantage," by Rita Gunther McGrath; "Breaking Down the Barriers to Innovation," by Scott D. Anthony, Paul Cobban, Rahul Nair, and Natalie Painchaud; "Leading Change: Why Transformation Efforts Fail," by John P. Kotter; "The Leader's Guide to Corporate Culture," by Boris Groysberg, Jeremiah Lee, Jesse Price, and J. Yo-Jud Cheng; "Getting Serious About Diversity," by Robin J. Ely and David A. Thomas; "Designing Work That People Love," by Marcus Buckingham.HBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever‐changing business environment.

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Book SynopsisContrary to the common saying: we do want you to judge this new edition of Organizational Behavior by its front cover. Specifically, featured is that this is the 14th edition, it takes an ""Evidence-Based Approach," and similar to the previous edition there are now three Luthans authors. This 14th edition is based on the foundation provided by the first mainline text which has become the classic for the study and understanding of organizational behavior. However, by taking an evidence based approach, this insures that, even though a classic, this new edition adds the most recent and relevant research to the most extensive, up-to-date reference-base of any organizational behavior text. By adding the two closely related authors (professor sons) literally pumps ""new blood"" into the sustainability of this classic text by Fred Luthans. Importantly, Fred has recently been recognized with: 1) Lifetime Achievement Award in Organizational Behavior; 2) Top 1% of Citation Count of all researchers in the world; and 3) the #1 most cited author in Organizational Behavior textbooks. Finally, this new edition recognizes that even though the theoretical framework and coverage largely remains, the context of organizational behavior is rapidly changing. This new edition reflects the ""New Age"" environment, but still holds to the premise that in today's organizations, success and competitive advantage still comes from the understanding, prediction, and effective management of human resources. With this new edition we invite you to continue the never-ending journey guided by the best organizational behavior theory, research, and application.

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Book SynopsisEvery organization develops a bureaucracy, and open source projects are no exception. When your structure is intentional and serves the project, it can lead to a successful and predictable conclusion. But project management alone won't get you there. Take the next step to full program management. Become an expert at facilitating communication between teams, managing schedules and project lifecycle, coordinating a process for changes, and keeping meetings productive. Make decisions that get buy-in from all concerned. Learn how to guide your community-driven open source project with just the right amount of structure. Bureaucratic processes naturally develop in large organizations, and open source projects are no different. The trick is to keep the processes intentional and in service of the project. That's program management and you have probably been doing it even if you don't have that title. Make your open source projects successful, predictable, and enjoyable by applying the principles and skills of program management in this book. See how program management differs from project management. Build trust and credibility by building relationships, sharing information, and communicating effectively. Construct efficient decision-making and governance structures, with openness and clear responsibilities. Conduct more effective and enjoyable meetings. Hold the right kind of meeting for the matters to be discussed: text, phone, video, or face-to-face. Develop release lifecycles, including release planning, schedules, and go/no-go decisions, and keep on schedule. Create and manage an effective changes process. Use your bug tracker to better understand and manage the bugs and feature requests of your project. Make decisions that get buy-in from all concerned. Develop processes that serve your open source project instead of making the project serve the process.

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Book Synopsis"Abundance is your birthright ... however, awareness is the key to attraction. I have watched Peggy McColl study, manifest and teach this information for 30+ years. If you want abundance, she can sure show you how to get it."- Bob Proctor UNLOCK THE POWER OF NOW - CREATE THE LIFE YOU DESIRE What if the life of your dreams isn’t somewhere off in the distance… but is waiting for you in this very moment?In The Moment of Alignment, New York Times bestselling author Dr. Peggy McColl reveals the transformative process of manifesting your deepest desires by embracing the present and aligning with the energy of creation. Drawing from over 46 years of personal development, success principles, and spiritual practice, Peggy distills the most effective techniques into one life-changing book.This is not just another self-help book.It is the missing link - the how to creating extraordinary results.Inside, you’ll discover: How to step into the moment of manifestation - and stay there. The secret to dissolving doubt and embodying unwavering faith in your goals. Real-life stories of transformation that prove these principles work. Practical exercises to bring your vision into reality - faster than you thought possible. Whether you''re manifesting health, wealth, love, or purpose - The Moment of Alignment is your guide to becoming the architect of your life.Your desires are not far away. They are waiting for you in the moment you claim them.

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Book SynopsisDale Carnegie's unique and powerful approach to leadership training is based on wisdom and expertise gained from developing leaders longer than any other professional development organization. LEAD! is for new or experienced leaders alike who want to be more effective at motivating and inspiring their teams.This book is designed from the proven Dale Carnegie Leadership Success Model and Dale Carnegie's Human Relationships Principles to help you understand tools and techniques to address common leadership challenges and shift your mindset and behavior to become a more positive and confident role model leader.Rather than a textbook full of theory, LEAD! offers practical advice, strategies and real-life examples from top leaders around the globe that will guide you to being a more effective leader who inspires success from your team. At Dale Carnegie, we believe everyone has inherent greatness. This book will help you explore your unsuspected power and become a champion leader.'The difference between the success and failure of a team comes down to leadership. Being an effective leader is critical to empowering potential in people and enabling successful outcomesespecially in a rapidly changing and disruptive world.'

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Book SynopsisEven when your job can be done from anywhere, the place you call home still matters-a lot.By the old rules of work, your dream career determines where you live. If you want to make movies, move to Los Angeles. If you want to work in publishing, you must be in New York. And if you're launching a start-up, you'll only succeed in Silicon Valley.But with the meteoric rise of remote and freelance work, more people than ever are becoming location independent. Even doctors, teachers, and other people in more traditional occupations have to make tough choices about where they settle, because living in the right place can still make all the difference for your success and happiness.So if work won't dictate where you live, how will you ever decide?If You Could Live Anywhere answers that question. Melody Warnick unpacks the big-picture concerns that we often miss when we're writing pros-and-cons lists about potential destinations. Because the secret to being happy isn't moving, it's aligning your location with your values. You'll learn how to craft a personal location strategy that will make the most of your money, your community, and your life, with success stories from people who flexed their location independence to find homes and work they love.The future of work is clear: it can happen wherever you are. So where do you really want to be?

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Book SynopsisHow do today’s leaders shift from playing it safe to playing for great?In a volatile and complex world roiled by a climate crisis, global pandemics, and disruptive technologies like AI, hyper-individualized leadership models no longer make sense. To seize emerging opportunities and achieve sustainable growth, leaders must recognize that a team’s success flows from the intelligence, achievements, and growth of the entire collective.In Safe to Great, Skip Bowman proposes a leadership sea change that puts purpose before profit, and the team before the individual. He draws on the concept of psychological safety as the key to unlocking an organization’s growth mindset, and unites theory and practice in principles that will help leaders shape innovative workplaces that thrive on experimentation.Grounded in more than 25 years of experience working with global organizations, Safe to Great is designed for leaders who want to bring more hope and critical thinking to how they manage. Bowman makes a compelling appeal for a new standard of leadership that moves people and organizations from a place of relative comfort and little risk to a space of daring curiosity, engagement, and collaboration.Trade Review"A timely and positive way forward in our time-starved and often bleakly-portrayed future."—Ricardo Troiano, Global Head, Change and Organizational Development, Syngenta"This is a call to action that no thinking person can ignore! Skip offers us a leadership framework which will become a classic. An important and necessary piece of work."—Katie Dardagan, Executive Coach & Leadership Development Facilitator, Dardagan & Associates “The new psychology of leadership emphasizes the importance of empathy, authenticity, and emotional intelligence in effective leadership. Bowman recognizes that great leadership is not simply about achieving goals, but also about building relationships and creating positive change.”—Dietmar Baro, VP, Applications, Systems and Technology, Danfoss"Safe to Great weaves together engaging examples and psychological principles that will help any leader wanting to take their team and organization to new heights. Equal parts challenging and inspiring, Skip presents us a future where people will thrive in organizations that are truly great."—Andrew Beveridge, Psychologist & Founder, Leadership Today"Exceedingly entertaining and compelling, Safe to Great leaves the reader engaged and thinking deeply as to how best to face our challenges—both individually and collectively as a planet. I look forward to adopting the models and principles Bowman shares here throughout my organizations."—Charlie Pillans, CEO and Entrepreneur, UK"The principles in Skip Bowman's Safe to Great have formed the foundation for the leadership and culture at the Northern European region at Danfoss. In Safe to Great, Skip supplies you with comprehensive yet easy-to-understand insights and tools to identify behaviors, form a strategy, and create impactful change. I highly recommend this book to all leaders no matter level or seniority. It's never too late to learn.”—Sandra Bertelsen, Regional Head of HR, Scandinavia, Danfoss"Safe to Great is changing the game for leadership development. It represents a shift in the leadership paradigm and provides a new lens for leaders to see themselves and the organizations they lead. This book is genuine, effective, and engaging, and promises to create a deep impact with leaders at all levels. This book made me pause, reflect, and commit to being a leader who is not afraid to walk down the road less traveled and be courageous in my choices."—Swati Seth, Senior HR Director, EMEAI, MKS Instruments“Skip Bowman's book Safe to Great is both confrontational as it is inspirational. It clearly explains how organizations where people feel psychological safe can adapt a growth mindset. Bowman points out how confrontational leadership behaviors negatively influence performance, and how, by adapting a growth mindset, leaders can inspire change in their organizations so they can adapt to and survive in today’s ever changing business environment."—Jan Schoemaker, Regional President, Asia Pacific Region, Danfoss"Safe to Great goes beyond the 'why?' of great leadership and into the 'why now?!' Bowman ingeniously synthesizes our daunting and unprecedented global context and incites a call to action that embraces the challenges, responsibilities, and opportunities for leaders in today’s world. Skip’s unique use of metaphors and his ability to communicate complexity in a succinct and catchy way makes learning from his extensive experience with leaders, their teams, and his leadership research, compelling and impactful."—Christine Khalifa, Independent Leadership Consultant, South Korea"Safe to Great is extremely engaging and connects growth mindset development to leadership agility within organizations. The examples and cases Bowman describes are very interesting and the hippo metaphor and character are unforgettable."—Tom Sebastian, Co-Founder & Program Director, NORDIN SME Accelerator, IndiaTable of ContentsIntroductionPART I: The Bright Side Chapter 1: The Commitment Premium Chapter 2: Transform Chapter 3: Aim High Chapter 4: Explore Chapter 5: Go High Chapter 6: Lift Others Up Chapter 7: Team Up Chapter 8: Summary PART II: The Dark Side Chapter 9: Why Leaders Choose Control Rather than Commitment Chapter 10: The Hippo Chapter 11: The Snail Chapter 12: The Clam Chapter 13: The Cost of Darkness Chapter 14: Summary PART III: Transformation Chapter 15: Safe to Great Chapter 16: The Conversation Continues BibliographyAcknowledgmentsIndex

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Book SynopsisThis is a business book told in a story format for leaders; a Leadership Tale. It takes place in the world of international business where, as a result of an acquisition, two companies merge creating a team: A team struggling with conflicts and dishonesty, but also showing glimpses of loyalty and hope. Stephen, the team''s leader, is challenged to get them working together. In these times of change and economic downturn, it''s more important than ever that he gets it right. Follow Stephen and his team on their journey through the thorny maze that all teams travel through. This is a quick, must-read for leaders and team members in any organisation. The book offers a fun, engaging and informative experience, providing opportunities for reflection as well as valuable ideas that can be implemented immediately. The story tempts the reader, to look at him/herself and ask the questions: What choices am I making? How does this apply to me and my team? What am I doing to make this team work? The reader can easily relate to the characters and real-life situations. Everyone will recognise a part of themselves, as well as their colleagues, so you want to know what''s going to happen next: It''s a page-turner. Above all, this is a book about going from intellectual understanding to a change in behaviour for everyone on the team. A little book for BIG team success. This is the first book in the ''little Book for BIG Success'' series, a series of business books with a difference, written in an entertaining and easily digestible story format.

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Book SynopsisBecome a leader who can work with change to realise the leadership potential in yourself, your team and your organisation.Leading a business has never been more challenging, and continual change can leave leaders ungrounded, distracted and unsure of the way forward. The Stability Effect leads you on a four-part pathway that gives you alignment and better decision-making and sets you up to thrive. Practical tools and reflective exercises will help you be centred, aware and discerning in an age of uncertainty and change.Learn how to: Stay steady in an unstable world Read the signals around and within you to respond with integrity Overcome inner fears and external obstacles to your own growth and that of your business Mobilise your team to excel, supported by a solid base of care, communication and collaboration Create the conditions for better decision-making

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Book SynopsisIn the age of AI, you can't run companies on Victorian principles. The current tech transformation more dramatic than the Industrial Revolution combined with changing expectations of work, and continual disruption and uncertainty, will force senior leaders to adopt new approaches to stay relevant in the 21st century. This book argues for innovative, Punk' leadership that liberates the rampant talent of your most important asset your people. Understand how: AI will affect the nature of human work in the future Radical empowerment will enable you to capitalise on the opportunities ahead Unpicking the myths of change will successfully create a change ready' organisation People and their ideas can thrive under your leadership You can leave behind an organisation that's fit for the future

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Book SynopsisThis book marks a milestone in Economics publishing. Sustainable Economics is *the* subject of the moment, as businesses across the globe face up to peak oil prices, climate instability, increasingly complex environmental legislation and the challenge of adapting to a new business landscape. Sustainable Economics: Context, Challenges and Opportunities for the 21st Century Practitioner debugs the language of sustainable development. It explores the strengths and weaknesses of the many and diverse schools of thought. The book enables the modern business student and practitioner to disentangle the complex, often convoluted debate relating to sustainability, and it provides the tools necessary to lead their organizations through the murky waters of current times and prepare for the challenges of the future. Eschewing the linear – take, make and waste – approach of current business and manufacturing thinking, this book revisits the ecological models underpinning recent economic sustainability theory, and re-examines the consequences of modern ecological thought upon business strategies relating to sustainability. A chapter is also dedicated to the "circular economy", already in common parlance at policy levels in the UK, and notably in China and other developing countries.Packed with the most recent research papers, Sustainable Economics is an essential resource for the 21st-century business practitioner and legislator.The book is supported with a large array of teaching and learning material, for both formal and informal use, ranging from role play to data analysis which are available on request with the purchase of this book. Trade Review I would highly recommend this book for anyone wanting a clear and expansive view of this complex but vital field. - Ian Roderick, Director, The Schumacher Institute || Prudence dictates that every business person — not only the students among us — read and heed what Skene and Murray have to say. - Crosslands BulletinTable of ContentsPreface1. Human economic activity: an environmental impact assessment2. The three horsemen of the modern apocalypse: climate, pollution and habitat 3. Water, energy and the green paradox4. Business and biology: can we learn from nature?5. Current schools of sustainable thinking: origins, strengths and weaknesses6. The circular economy7. Design to redesign8. Generic barriers to change9. Transition to a sustainable economy10. Appropriate indicators of a sustainable transitionAppendix: a brief guide to thermodynamicsGlossaryAbout the authorsIndex

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Book SynopsisThe Art of War enjoys enduring popularity among readers. It is a classic study of strategy and how to shape your tactics to cope with an ever-evolving situation - in some cases how to fight without actually committing yourself to battle. Despite being written so long ago, its theories are still considered shrewd and penetrating, and are used today as a source of insight into office politics, business management and corporate strategy. The lessons in the text can be applied to many areas of life.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Classics series brings together high-quality paperback editions of classics works, presented with contemporary graphic cover designs. Together they make a wonderful collection which is perfect for any home library.

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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS 2021.Professional Relationships MatterYou can often tell the quality of a leader not just from the calibre of his or her relationships, but by the ease with which they draw on them and the speed and willingness with which people respond.Professional relationships lie at the heart of executive success. Despite this, many leaders leave their professional relationships to chance and actively discourage their staff from forming strong bonds.In this new book professional relationships expert Andy Lopata explores just how important strong relationships are and how to build a network of people who are:In a position to support you Want to support you Know exactly what support you need

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Book SynopsisWhat exactly is it that good leaders do to enable their teams to succeed? How do they think? What do findings from neuroscience teach us about effective leadership? Leader explores and answers these crucial questions. In this wide-ranging book, Katy and Emmie eloquently combine up-to-date research in psychology and neuroscience with inspiring examples of success to show that leadership can be learned and that it is all about looking after your people. They take you on a journey to meet a diverse selection of great leaders from multiple spheres - from the sports field to the corporate world - and talk you through the process by which effective leaders have become great leaders. The secret lies in mastering three key principles: know your people, love your people, inspire your people. These three principles form the core of the book, which also provides a range of practical activities designed to help you reflect on your own and your team's progress and performance. The authors contend that leadership which focuses on the flourishing of people is not only intrinsically valuable, but is also the most important factor in achieving success in any domain. To provide proof, the book features inspiring examples of leaders who have made a significant impact in their organisation, alongside insightful analysis of how and why effective leaders outperform others - not just in terms of results, but, even more importantly, through the contributions they make to people's lives. Practical, evidence-based and optimistic, this book is suitable for both aspiring and established leaders. All royalties from sales of this book will be donated to The Prince's Trust. Find more helpful information at www.leaderknowloveinspire.com Leader was highly commended in the leadership for the future category of the Business Book Awards 2021. Leader was longlisted in the CMI Managers Management Book of the Year Award 2021.

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Book SynopsisHave you ever known colleagues who the minute they stepped into the conference room, on stage, or onto the playing field, elevated the performance of everyone around them? Someone whose impact within the team could be seen in nearly everything that was said and done? These individuals are catalysts - they spark excellence in the behavior and the performance of the entire team. The Catalyst Effect identifies the behaviors and skills needed to lead from wherever you are, regardless of your role or title. It describes powerful leadership and teamwork principles—12 clearly defined competencies, based on field research with professionals in business, sports, the arts, and non-profit organizations—that will elevate the performance of individuals, teams, and your entire organization. This essential guide will show you how to learn and practice these catalytic competencies and help your group and organization achieve greater success, improve team dynamics, and help teammates grow in stature while magnifying their value.Trade ReviewBusiness professors and specialists Toomer et al. explain the mindset and competencies leaders need to impact and elevate team performance. They describe a catalyst effect that occurs by fusing leadership and teamwork into a force that raises the performance of everyone and elevates the overall team success, producing higher-level results. Drawing on interviews with professionals and leaders in business, sports, and the arts, they detail 12 key competencies to improve impact and drive progress toward team goals: building credibility by acting with integrity and inspiring trust, communicating clearly, and energizing others with optimism; creating cohesion by connecting emotionally, developing camaraderie, and putting the team's goals and the organization's mission before personal interests; generating momentum by energizing others to execute with the mission in mind, upgrading and rejuvenating skills and knowledge, and leading and following; and amplifying impact by pursuing excellence, mentoring and coaching others to excel, and proposing imaginative solutions. -- Annotation ©2018 * (protoview.com) *Table of ContentsForeword; Brad Stevens Preface Introduction Cornerstone I: Building Credibility Chapter 1. Acts With Integrity and Inspires Trust Chapter 2. Communicates Clearly Chapter 3. Invigorates with Optimism Cornerstone II: Creating Cohesion Chapter 4. Connects Emotionally Chapter 5. Develops Camaraderie Chapter 6. Puts the Team’s Goals Before Personal Interests Cornerstone III: Generating Momentum Chapter 7. Energizes Others to Execute With the Mission in Mind Chapter 8. Upgrades and Rejuvenates Skills and Knowledge Chapter 9. Leads and Follows Cornerstone IV: Amplifying Impact Chapter 10. Pursues Excellence Chapter 11. Mentors and Coaches Others to Excel Chapter 12. Proposes Imaginative Solutions Conclusion, What's Next? Assessing and Developing Catalytic Competencies

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Book SynopsisLeadership is a slippery concept. Researchers disagree on its essence, describing it variously as behaviours, character traits or styles. Effective leaders understand that we make meaning of our experiences by creating stories we believe to be true, but which are largely based on fragmentary evidence filtered through our biases, beliefs and dispositions. Rewriting Leadership with Narrative Intelligence draws on a range of disciplines and scholarly traditions to build a compelling case for a new perspective on leadership, seeing it as a deeply embodied, intuitive skill of curating shared narratives, in influence relationships. Defining narrative intelligence as 'our ability to evaluate the efficacy of the stories we create to serve our needs, our capacity to rewrite them, and the practical skill to take effective action', this book methodically outlines how leaders cultivate their own narrative intelligence to: Become the person they seek to be by aligning narratives and core values with actions Navigate through the challenging leadership space of populism and the erosion of traditional values Ethically curate the narrative others hold of them Strengthen self-efficacy, take more effective actions, and avoid stories which inadvertently undermine goals Communicate with trust and influence Build energy and alignment within teams by generating shared narratives Cultivate a culture of narrative intelligence This book will prepare leaders to reshape their own and others' stories to be more aligned with achieving goals and wellbeing. It will prove a useful resource to undergraduates and post-graduates in courses on leadership and management, as well as organizational development consultants and senior executives.Trade Review‘Many people live in a fixed narrative. Few people see themselves as the creators of their own culture. Leaders are rare people who learn to create genuine, shared narratives. In such networks people flourish and expectations are exceeded. This is a landmark book that explains how to do what many people cannot imagine doing.’ -- Professor Robert E. Quinn, Center for Positive Organizations, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan; Author of The Economics of Higher Purpose‘This is a book of sweeping scope. Morgan artfully synthesizes research and practice with a blend of compelling examples and stories. These provide the depth and breadth to provoke leadership self-reflection. For anyone interested in fresh approaches to leadership, this is a powerful resource.' -- Dr John Edwards, Researcher and Co-author of Schools That Deliver; International Co-ordinator: schools-that-deliver.com‘Comprehensive, insightful and thought-provoking; Rewriting Leadership with Narrative Intelligence offers both leaders and leadership scholars a truly innovative way of approaching the work of leadership. Enhanced by apt reflective prompts as well as activities to try, this book provides a welcome antidote to tired recipes for leadership which ignore its co-created, contextually sensitive nature.’ -- Professor Donna Ladkin, Graduate School of Leadership and Change, Antioch University; Author of Mastering the Ethical Dimension of Organizations: A Self-Reflective Guide to Developing Ethical Astuteness, and Rethinking Leadership: A New Look at Old Leadership Questions'Dr Morgan’s book is a ray of bright hope that opens the window on the mindset of leaders and the power of narratives to shape leadership, and in turn to shape followership. This book is a must-read for all involved in the study and practice of leadership.’ -- Rob Elkington, PhD, Adjunct Professor, University of Ontario Institute of Technology; Co-Author of Visionary Leadership in a Turbulent World: Thriving in the New VUCA Context and Exceptional Leadership by Design: How Design in Great Organizations Produces Great Leadership'Dr Greg Morgan has written at once a scholarly, practical and profound exploration of the stories we tell ourselves, how they impact us and how we can best manage and leverage them to be more effective leaders in this complex work world which we now live. I recommend it highly.’ -- John Campbell, Founding Director, Growth Coaching International, Sydney, Australia; Bend, Oregon, USA‘Greg Morgan’s new book is a challenge on many levels to the “data orthodoxy” of contemporary leadership practice. The senses of narrative and their appropriateness to leadership are cogently and compellingly laid out and supported. It is an explanation of how meaningful data amidst the richness of narrative can illuminate and lead us onto deeper learning and greater, real effectiveness in leadership. This very readable book has an important place today and for the future.’ -- Malcolm Elliott, President, Australian Primary Principals Association'A lot of books on leadership focus on the organizational “what” and “how” of leadership. Morgan takes a different, and important, stance in highlighting the “who” of leadership. By developing their narrative intelligence, leaders find practical wisdom from which they can co-create a reality of sustainability, well-being and success in their organization. It is a groundbreaking book.’ -- Professor Reinhard Stelter, University of Copenhagen; Author of The Art of Dialogue in Coaching: Towards Transformative Exchange and A Guide to Third Generation Coaching‘Greg Morgan's beautifully written manuscript embodies a resonating personal and collective truth that guides us down a deep and interconnected journey to illuminate the bonds between narrative intelligence, leadership influence and the execution of leadership intentions. It is an inspiring and motivating book that commands your presence and opens up possibilities for leading real change.’ -- Madeleine van der Steege, Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Editor & Author of Visionary Leadership in a VUCA World and Exceptional Leadership by Design; Adjunct Professor, Webster University, The NetherlandsTable of ContentsIntroduction Part One. A Case for Narrative Intelligence Part Two. The Practical Wisdom of Leading with Narrative Intelligence Epilogue Appendix

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Book SynopsisA TIMES BEST BUSINESS BOOK OF 2022 SHORTLISTED FOR A BUSINESS BOOK AWARD 'A gripping story about a great British brand' Jeremy Vine Lightweight, compact, and now, electric: the cityscape has been forever changed by the addition of the Brompton bike, with its distinctive style and clever folding design. For over forty years, the Brompton's modular design has remained virtually unchanged. It has stood not only the test of time but every financial crash since 1976, Brexit, and COVID-19, not to mention every other risk which any business faces. Where, then, did this ingenious feat of engineering come from? Who were the minds behind it? And how did a small company grow to become one of the biggest cycling brand names in the world? This is not only the first look behind the scenes at Brompton Bicycle Ltd, but a masterclass in entrepreneurship, manufacturing, and scaling a business.Trade ReviewA gripping story about a great British brand -- Jeremy VineSince I left racing, Will Butler-Adams has helped me rediscover the joy of cycling. My Brompton has become my favourite bicycle, and Brompton the company is the inspiration for what my own company, CHPT3, can become -- David Millar, former professional cyclist and CEO of CHPT3This is the story of the Brompton bicycle, and the company that made it. The story of the people who built the company and how and why we did what we did. It's a story about brazing, and titanium, and distributor networks and management buyouts and paint inspection. The Brompton isn't the only folding bike in the world and it wasn't the first ... But we have a vision. Quite simply, we want to change people's lives -- From the IntroductionBrompton is a rare company ... This book sets out its story - including the complexities of the lightweight design - but is so much more than that. It's about managing tricky geniuses, the value of persistence and a cri de coeur from its charismatic chief executive, Will Butler-Adams * Times Best Business Books of 2022 *

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Book SynopsisNo one can successfully achieve goals and new objectives, provide outstanding service, engage in exceptional teamwork, make change in their community or lead other people without personal accountability. After decades of working with organisations and individuals, John G. Miller knows that the troubles that plague them cannot be solved by pointing fingers and blaming others. Rather, the real solutions are found when each of us recognizes the value of our own accountability. In this book, Miller explains how negative, ill-focused questions like "Who dropped the ball?" harm rather than help. Conversely, when we begin to ask better questions - QBQs, questions behind the questions - and to see power in ourselves, then our lives and organisations are transformed. Succinct, insightful and practical, this book provides the tools for putting personal accountability into daily action, with astonishing results.Trade ReviewThis is a quick but deep book that explores the role of personal accountability in one's work and personal life. * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisMost of us have experienced change being ‘done’ to us – badly. It really doesn’t have to be that way! This book is for managers who have tried to deliver business change but felt frustrated and disempowered by the experience. It is for people who want to stand up and make a difference igniting and inspiring successful change but don’t know where to start. This book is a complete toolkit for aspiring Change Superheroes!Lucinda Carney C.Psychol uses her decades of business experience to: · explain the repeated, human causes of failed change· uncover the secrets to delivering sustainable change· provide prospective Change Superheroes with the confidence to deliver their own successful business change· share case studies; downloadable tools and real-life examples of successful change.Let’s change the way we do Change!Trade ReviewThis was full of useful, practical tips but grounded in research - it does a good job of dealing with the real world not a theoretical business-school or unicorn view of the world.It's also an easy and enjoyable read - plenty to make you think without being dry. Overall I found it encouraging and positive and it maybe rekindled a belief that real change is possible to achieve. * Amazon.co.uk *A great read for some change thinking! 📚Love the format of the book, especially the summaries & mini case study examples after each chapter!Must say - it’s a great book for those who want to make a real difference in their organisation & bring creditability to HR & the wider business! * amazon.co.uk *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements ................................................................ vii About the author ..................................................................... xi Introduction .............................................................................. 1 Part I The five Superpowers of a Change Superhero .....5 Chapter 1 Courage................................................................. 9 Chapter 2 Connecting with strategy ................................... 25 Chapter 3 Corroboration ..................................................... 41 Chapter 4 Communication ................................................. 55 Chapter 5 Collaboration ..................................................... 71 Part II Change Challenges ........................................85 Chapter 6 Individual responses to change......................... 89 Chapter 7 Personality and change ................................... 103 Chapter 8 Culture, values and leadership ........................ 115 Chapter 9 Cultural Challenges .......................................... 133 Part III Building a Change Master Plan .................... 145 Chapter 10 Build your Change League ............................. 147 Chapter 11 Planning large-scale change ......................... 161 Chapter 12 Building the Communication Plan ................ 177 Chapter 13 The process of large-scale change ................ 197 Conclusion ............................................................................ 213 Works cited ........................................................................... 217

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Book SynopsisLeadership is complicated.How do you become a great leader?Don’t leave it to chance.The Leadership Map demystifies the subject and provides every leader with a comprehensive framework to create and grow a successful business. It covers all the key elements you need to understand and build a successful business; from creating your vision, to developing your people, to executing on your strategy.The book is brought to life through stories based on the author’s knowledge and experience of working first-hand with CEOs of many businesses both large and small, private and public, national and international.Ian Windle is a pragmatist, not a theorist. The Leadership Map will bring clarity to your thinking and provide you with models, tools and techniques that will allow you to immediately put your ideas into action.Trade ReviewThis is an inspiring read - practical, with loads of examples, frameworks and strategies and personal reflections by the author. The chapters end with reflective questions, which would be the great basis of a journaling process, or discussion topics with a friend or colleague.... or simply to ponder. I read a lot of leadership books, and sometimes they can get a little repetitive, and end up just saying this one. The examples and questions make this one really engaging and I highly recommend picking this one. up! Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I'm so pleased I've read it and will definitely return to it over the years. * NetGalley *Table of ContentsPart 1 – Strategic Decision FiltersChapter 1 – Find your PurposeBusinesses need to find their reason for being, or their purpose. It gives employees a reason to come to work in the morning and leaders a way of filtering their decisions into right and wrong. A Purpose can be as simple as ‘Disney’s’ Creating Happiness’. It informs how you act and will build in an emotional attachment to your business. Disney have a saying that for 100% of your time you have to be ‘on purpose’, but you can be ‘off task’, but you can never be ‘on task’ and ‘off purpose’.Chapter 2 – Create an Unreasonable DreamEveryone and every business needs a Vision, or Dream, that describes where they want to be. It builds in direction and excitement about the future and provides a clear direction to build your Strategic Priorities and Goals around. If it reasonable, it means that is can be done today and allows us to stay within our comfort zones, if it is unreasonable, then it means we have a stretch and grow to get there. That means learning and growth, energy and excitement follow. This is chapter is not about building a just a vision statement, this is about building a detailed Vision that brings the future to life for your top team and your people.Chapter 3 – Live your ValuesThe behaviours we show in a business are reflections of our culture. Great values in a business help to decide who you want to recruit, who you promote, who you reward and who you fire. They bring people together and show how you are different. This chapter looks at what good looks like, how values are used in business and how to create them in an authentic and engaging way for your business.Chapter 4 – Set your StrategyYour strategy is what makes you different versus your competition. It is your competitive advantage. A clear strategy allows you to align where you spend money, how you structure your business, which products and service to bring to market and which markets to do business in. It is the final decision filter for a business.Part 2 – People and TeamsChapter 5 – Challenge the Status QuoWe need to create agile businesses, where we are all flexible enough to change and grow constantly; we need to adopt a growth mindset. Leaders need to challenge the small tactical as well as the big strategic things in a business all the time. Not only do leaders need to challenge and be challenged, but they need to be able to reset the business to absorb the changes constantly so that a new normal can be quickly established.Chapter 6 – Develop your Dream TeamThe most important team in any business is the senior management team and its challenge is to become high performing and to embrace excellence. Great teams start with a set of common goals, a vision, a purpose and some values, the leader must then create a feeling of safety so that members feel they can take a risk and make a mistake. From this will start to flow a feeling of trust, but this can only be truly enabled through being vulnerable and showing who you are. This means that people will try new things and be open when they don’t work out. From deep levels of trust comes Challenge, which is at the heart of my Team Excellence Model. Teams that challenge each other as a matter of course, don’t make it personal and are capable of moving on, growing the team and starting to embrace excellence. After Challenge follows Commitment and Accountability which ultimately leads to great Team Outcomes.Chapter 7 – Engage the EmotionsChapter 7 covers the areas of motivation, happiness, positivity and engagement; all the areas that leaders must understand if they are to get the most out of their people. The only way to grow a business is to grow the people within the business. Growth means stepping outside your comfort zone and having the support from leaders to see you reach your goals. This chapter also covers the importance of creating a happy and engaged workforce who are prepared to put in the discretionary effort, because they will willingly follow you.Chapter 8 – Show GritResilience, which is at the heart of Grit, is a massive part of success. All businesses will hit challenging times and people within those businesses will have challenging times too, at times, just in their own part of the business. This chapter unwraps Grit and shows how to develop it in your team so that you can cope with what life and business throws at us.Part 3 – Strategy ExecutionChapter 9 – Create the Optimal StructureMost businesses create a hierarchical structure. It is the default setting in PowerPoint, if you look for a diagram on structure. The reality is that there are numerous types of structure that organisations can adopt, that will support the execution of their strategy. In this chapter we cover the main types of organisational sstructure that are adopted in today’s businesses, and discuss the pros and cons of each one. The Structures include: The Hierachy, The Matrix, The Core Plus and the Dynamic.Chapter 10 – Plan your Strategic PrioritiesEvery business needs a plan. This chapter explores what a good business plan looks like, what the contents should be and how to engage you team in creating one. It shows how to create an annual planning cycle and what it means to be strategic. It also discusses the importance of focus and not losing sight of what the most important priority is at any given time.Chapter 11 – Measure your SuccessYou manage what you measure, so what are you measuring? Everyone measures the financial aspects of a business, and this chapter explores the creation of a scorecard, based on Key Performance Indicators, that come from your Strategic Priorities. Your scorecard must not only show the essential financial indicators of a business but must also include how your people are feeling (e.g. staff engagement, churn), what you customers are saying about you (e.g.Net Promoter Score, number of projects from existing clients)and how good your systems and processes are supporting the delivery of your strategy (speed of delivery, number of faults, breakages etc. turnaround time).Chapter 12 – Execute through Great MeetingsMeetings should be the best part of your day, but they are often boring and inefficient. This last chapter shows what kind of meetings you should have, what the cadence should be, how they should be run and how to make them engaging and compelling.

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Book SynopsisWhen you become the final decision maker, everything changes. We all know that it's tough at the top. But nothing, nothing can quite prepare you for becoming CEO.Philip Levinson has experienced that What now?' moment as a rookie CEO. In Three Peaks Leadership, he shares the challenges he's faced and the lessons he's learned to help aspiring and new leaders prepare for life as a CEO.The book charts a typical CEO journey, starting in the foothills, looking ahead to the role and how you can prepare for it, before scaling the three peaks: the first 100 days in role running the business, and preparing your company and yourself for your exit. It's an expedition that needs the right preparation, mindset and approach, not to mention stamina, resilience and support. Three Peaks Leadership offers a unique route map for that journey. It's a hands-on guide, a framework of strategies, tools and techniques that will inform the rest of your career.Whether you're in the foothills or already scaling your first CEO summit, Three Peaks Leadership will show you the way.a book that senior managers should retain in the top drawer of their desk'Paul Durrant CEO, Conduit Group

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Book SynopsisAre you a manager, stuck between pressure from senior leadership and the needs of your team? Do you sometimes feel that you’ve been robbed of your power, your influence… and your ability to actually achieve anything?! It’s time to Own Your Day.This practical collection of simple tools and techniques will enable you to successfully navigate the current environment. Based on first-hand experience from hundreds of organizations, Own Your Day provides an easy-to-apply mix of real-life case studies and specific guidance on the things that matter most to managers. Balancing strategy and delivery Preparation vs planning Developing and using your influence Being your authentic self Getting the best out of yourself and others Implementing change successfully Reclaim your autonomy, step into your authority, and Own Your Day. DIANA MARSLAND is a coach, mentor, lecturer and researcher focused on organizational behaviour and the impact of digital technology in the workplace. Her varied career has included roles in organizations as diverse as Halifax plc, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, Fidelity Investments and the NHS.JULIE NERNEY is a serial entrepreneur, transformation expert, CEO, NED, Chair, lecturer and public speaker. With experience of every stage of organizational life, from start up through to disposals and acquisitions, she is a passionate advocate for authentic, purposeful leadership.Trade ReviewHelpful management toolThis book is a great resource for managers who are expected to implement constant change initiatives whilst grappling with the realities of managing delivery.The mix of theory & practice makes it easy to read & includes solutions to common issues - such as managing upwards as well as dealing with an uncertain work environment.I like the reflective questions which get me thinking about what I'm doing & the way I'm doing it. The research quotes from managers reassure me that I'm not alone! * Amazon *Table of ContentsTable of ContentsOur focus groups with a representative sample of managers across all sectors have identified the common challenges they face where practical support would be the most valuable. These have been organised into two primary themes, each containing the four most common challenges, an overview for which is provided below. Every section will include practical takeaways – tools, techniques, frameworks, experiential learning from case studies and, for those readers who want to find out more, signposting to other resources such as articles, podcasts or other publications. It will be prefaced by a foreword and finish with a master reference guide for the content.About the authorsOur grateful thanks to…PrefaceForewordPART ONE: OPERATING CLIMATE1 TAKING OWNERSHIP AND CREATING A GROWTH MINDSET1.1 Context is King1.2 Your mindset, their perspective1.3 Creating your own permission1.4 Don’t Fear Mistakes – it’s all about the Learning1.5 Recognising opportunities for changeRESOURCES2 PREPARATION VS PLANNING2.1 Being Future Focused2.2 Your Personal Clarity2.3 Dealing with uncertainty and setbacks2.4 Clarity of Purpose and OutcomesResources3 INFLUENCING FOR IMPACT3.1 Old vs New Power3.2 Knowing your Audience3.3 Building Reputation and Visibility3.4 Building a compelling argument3.5 The Importance of Context and TimingRESOURCES4 IMPLEMENTING CHANGE4.1 Understanding the Why4.2 The How trumps the What in successful change4.3 Changing BehavioursRESOURCESPART TWO: PEOPLEPEOPLE CENTRED LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT5.1 Authenticity5.2 Self-awareness5.3 Self-careRESOURCES6 GETTING THE BEST OUT OF OTHERS6.1 Let’s Start with Your Boss…6.2 Trust as the glue6.3 Creating a high performing teamRESOURCES7 HAVING DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS7.1 Feedback as the foundation7.2 The Importance of Clear Expectations7.3 Dignified exits: letting people go with clarity and kindnessRESOURCES8 MEETING MADNESS8.1 Purpose8.2 Preparation8.3 StyleRESOURCES9. CONCLUSION…AND THE NEW NORMALENDNOTESINDEX

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Book Synopsis“The beauty of the ABCDE model and toolkit is that it is simple but not simplistic, it’s user-friendly and works in practice.”Joanne Gubbay, Former Head of Learning and Development, Slaughter and MayLead your team of lawyers to new heights with this tried-and-tested toolkit, based on 25 years’ practical experience of getting the best out of lawyers.Leading Lawyers distils 25 years of experience at helping people do just that into one easy-to-read practical toolkit. Based on the successful ABCDE methodology, this guide will help you identify your natural leadership style, identify the various needs and personalities in your team of lawyers, and align everything to become a truly impactful and supportive leader.Packed with real-life inspiring examples, ready-made tools and memorable tips, Leading Lawyers will help you reflect on your own communication preferences, and use what you learn to get different stakeholders and different personalities on board.From scoping the project with a client to reviewing progress and success, from on-boarding a new team member to tackling a stubborn problem, there are examples each step of the way and opportunities to plan how to use the approach in practice, so you can become an even more effective team leader.SALLY SANDERSON is a multi-award-winning consultant to law firms. Specialising in leadership, emerging leaders, people and project management, she uses personality profiling to increase self-awareness and speed up development. Her ABCDE approach has been used by thousands of lawyers across the world with outstanding results.Trade ReviewCame across this book and a great insight to how lawyers think and work and lead their teams. The ABCDE model and toolkit appears user friendly. * Amazon *This book is a super easy to read and extremely useful with great practical insights. * Amazon *Table of ContentsPart 1Provides an overview of the ABCDE model which helps leaders to get better results from their teams. Then each section of the model is explored in detail, with case study examples, and with opportunities for you to do some planning on how to use it in practice. If you have never considered your own personality preferences, after the overview you might like to use Part 2 before reading the detailed sections in Part 1. Part 2This section explores different leadership styles and how they link to the ABCDE model. It should help you to identify your own style preferences. We start by looking at leaders with a very clear style where one personality preference dominates their way of communicating. But most people have more than one preference in their style, so we look at a range of leaders commonly found in law firms who represent a combination of two or three preferences. You may well recognise the style of some of the case study leaders.Part 3This section gives you some tips on how to work with and align those with different personalities – whether a team member, a boss or a client. It will help you to adapt your own style when you need to do so to motivate, influence and manage others. It will make you aware of which parts of the ABCDE message different personalities listen out for, which parts motivate them and which parts they might ignore, which could lead to lower levels of performance. This section aims to help you get the best out of your interactions with all those important for your team’s and project’s success.Part 4This is the first part of the ABCDE toolkit. It provides a series of ABCDE conversation tools to help you in different situations where you are leading and managing a project team – whether for clients or for internal projects such as for business development or making your firm more competitive. Tools include scoping and planning, briefing the team, delegating part of a project, reviewing progress, reporting to stakeholders and conducting an end of project/matter review.Part 5The second part of the ABCDE toolkit focuses on conversation leaders have with individual team members from when they join the team through to delegating, praising, coaching, tackling problems, performance reviews and development planning. Whether a team member is a high flyer, a solid performer or struggling, you can adapt these tools to give them the support they need to deliver their best.AppendixThis section gives you some links to personal profiling tools which are compatible with the ABCDE model: DISC, Insights and Social Styles.

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Book SynopsisEver come away from a conversation thinking ‘I could have handled that better’?Soft skills are a dark art, but one you are already using when you are at your best.With her simple NALED framework, Lucy Harrison has already helped hundreds of leaders be at their best more often. Now you too can choose to hold a different kind of conversation.Designed and road-tested with busy industry managers, this guide and toolkit will help you improve team engagement, ideas and performance.LUCY HARRISON is the founder of leadership consultancy the Harrison Network, delivering training and coaching in organizational development with a focus on human-centred leadership.Foreword by Adrienne Kelbie, CBETrade Review“If you are someone who likes their self-help books to be chock-full of good, simple exercises, this book won’t disappoint and, as some of the case studies show, at the very least it will give you the confidence to have the difficult conversations even if they don’t always end in success....A useful, potentially even essential companion guide for anyone in the industry charged with managing a team.” * Nuclear Future *Table of ContentsTable of ContentsForeword Introduction The five strands of NALED – an overview Notice Acknowledge Listen5.5 STOP Explore Do Applying NALED in a Nutshell How do I know it’s making a difference? Challenges you might face Stories from the front line About the authorAcknowledgements

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Book SynopsisLife and work continue to evolve, and so must your leadership. Thriving in today’s business environment requires conscious, inspirational leadership, a fresh understanding of the world we find ourselves in, and a whole new playbook anchored in meaning and purpose. You need a set of strategies and applications that enable you to create an experience in your organization where your people give their best, feel fulfilled in their work and relationships, can work toward realizing their potential, and will persevere alongside you in service of the company’s mission.Not only will you and your team be completely rejuvenated and elevated by exercising this kind of agency, but your business will be transformed to perform at much higher levels of productivity, creativity, and results. Meaning and purpose are essential ingredients to unleash the potential of everyone in your stakeholder community, powerfully uniting them, to increase your organizational impact and relevance. Here is your opportunity to transform the Great Resignation into your Great Revitalization.DR ALISE CORTEZ is a management consultant specializing in meaning and purpose, an organizational logotherapist, the host of Working on Purpose radio and Chief Purpose Officer at Dr Alise Cortez and Associates. She works with forward-reaching organizations to develop conscious, inspirational leaders and enable them to transform their organizations into high functioning, profitable enterprises by activating meaning and purpose.Table of ContentsAcknowledgementsForeword by Dr. Lance SecretanIntroduction: First Aid for the Exhausted, Overwhelmed or Lost LeaderPART ONE: THE ‘WHAT’ OF G.U.S.T.O.Chapter One – G: Gumption -- Your Business as an Enlivening Force for Good (What)Your Business Can Breathe Vital Life Back into YouConscious Capitalism, the Super Hero to Power Your BusinessYour Business Beautiful, Intelligently DesignedThe Long Play in BusinessKey Points SummaryChapter Two – U: Urgency – Wake Up and Turn Fast! (When and Where)From Autopilot to a Constant Drive for Improvement The Cry for Work-Life Harmony in the Great ResignationThe Call for Wellbeing amid a Mental Health CrisisFluid Location and the New Focus on Where Work Gets DoneKey Points SummaryChapter Three – S: Sustainability in an Interdependent World (Why)On Becoming Wise Homo SapiensYour “Living Organization” in Today’s Stakeholder Capitalism WorldFrom an “Ego Economy” to a “Living Economy”Sustainability and ESG as a Business ImperativeKey Points SummaryChapter Four – T: Therapy that Enlivens Hearts and Souls Through Meaning (How)That Workforce Hungers for Deep MeaningEnter Logotherapy: The Surprisingly Simple Path to Activate MeaningThe Playground of Work – Where Meaning is ActivatedDoctor’s Orders: Motivate Through MeaningKey Points SummaryChapter Five – O: Ownership Culture that Unites All Stakeholders Through Purpose (Who)What is Purpose, and Why Does it Matter?Purpose as Today’s Driving Business ImperativeYour Parliament of PurposeKey Points SummaryPART TWO: THE ‘HOW’ THROUGH N.O.W.Chapter Six – N: Nurture Through Mindfulness (IQ)Perform a Human Capital Process and Procedure AuditFocus on and Nurture Individual StrengthsBanish Your “High Performance” Programs and Embrace “Momentum”Re-Tool Feedback and RecognitionVitalize Well-Being in Your Workplace Remove Toxicity that’s Killing Your Culture Measure and Increase Employee Engagement and FulfillmentDeconstruct Time and Place in Today’s Nimble WorkplaceElevate Your Team by Leveraging AI and RoboticsKey Points SummaryChapter Seven: O: Open the Heart (EQ)Become a Caring Leader Who Celebrates “Everyone Matters”Manage Through Meaning ™Bring Passion Back to the WorkplaceInspire “Love in Work” and Spread JoyStomp Out Fear and ToxicityEncourage Social or Job PurposingIncrease Relational Connection and Belonging Through DEIBLive the ESG+R Standard Every DayKey Points SummaryChapter Eight: W: Wake the Soul (SQ)Do the Work – Be a Leader Worth FollowingAdd Inspiration to Evolve Your Leadership PracticeDetect Your Company’s Purpose – Your Unique Way of Being and ServingEmbed Your Company Purpose into Every Operational AspectHelp Your Team Members Discover Their Own PurposeElevate Your Company Purpose with BeautyAccept the Summons of Syntropy – Reaching to Our Higher PotentialKey Points SummaryConclusionSelect Bibliography

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Book SynopsisYour business needs you to be brave when it comes to inclusion.David McQueen has coached leaders across all sectors to step up to inclusive leadership, transforming their processes, policies and ways of working to support diversity and reap the rewards.Many leaders are terrified of doing the wrong thing, so they do nothing. That is not an option. Discover how to think strategically about problem-solving and decision-making so that you embed inclusivity in your organization, no matter the pace of change you face, and future-proof your talent management, product development, customer experience and more.David McQueen is a leadership coach, international speaker and facilitator. He is the cofounder of professional development company Q Squared Ltd, the host of the David McQueen Podcast podcast and a blogger on all things leadership and culture change.Trade ReviewIt’s lucky for all of us the legend in his own lifetime, David McQueen has written the book on (leadership). I rate David so much I bought multiple copies, one for my daughter’s future bookshelf and more for my team, mentees and a spare for myself. Whether it’s the desperate need to know what to do in response to tragedies on our screens, or urge to be a better citizen in our cities or just to make a bit of a dent on where we work, Dave’s got inspiration and tools for action. And while, I’m lucky to consider him a friend, he doesn’t know I bought have a dozen books or am posting this, I just finished reading it so bought more and wanted to share. - Sam Conniff, author of Be More Pirate, LinkedInServes as a beacon for those navigating the complexities of modern leadership...McQueen's expert blend of theory and practical application makes this book a must-read for anyone committed to making inclusivity a reality in their leadership practice. - LinkedInWhat is brilliant about this is the fact that here we have a book that goes against the norm, is easy to read and is relatable. Lots of great pieces of information that will help me in my own leadership journey! - Amazon 5*A book that will reframe our perception of what makes a true leader and teach us all to lead like he does so effortlessly. - LinkedInA "doing" book for those who are Brave enough to do the work, on themselves, within organisations, within their family. - LinkedInTable of ContentsForewordIntroductionPart 1: WHAT Chapter 1. Defining Leadership & FollowershipChapter 2. What is inclusive leadershipChapter 3. The BRAVE Model™Part 2: WHY Chapter 4. Decision Making & Problem SolvingChapter 5. Strategic Thinking as PracticeChapter 6. Leadership as a systemPart 3: HOW Chapter 7. Mapping InclusionChapter 8. The Coaching Advantage odels and tools to help leaders across the organisationChapter 9. Lead by ExampleChapter 10. Team Building & ResistanceChapter 12. Measuring ImpactConclusionEndmatter (bibliography, appendices, notes/references, about the author, acknowledgements)

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Book SynopsisOf course your team is good. It’s made up of good people. But imagine if it was GREAT… imagine if it had the EDGE…In a world of ambiguity and constant change, teams are the critical glue for solving complex problems, delivering in challenging environments and supporting each other to grow, develop and be engaged. Drawing from extensive research working across hundreds of teams, Alison Grieve and Jenni Miller have developed an integrated and full-team approach that allows any team to achieve high performance and sustain it. In this highly practical book, they translate their authoritative research and theory into five key Edge Dynamics, together with clear steps and tools that can be applied immediately. Take your team to the edge of higher performance, deeper engagement and greater wellbeing and beyond. Trade Review'In a nutshell, this book is a game-changer for leaders. If you're aiming to elevate your team's performance, look no further. It's packed with actionable steps and valuable tips that guarantee results. Plus, the free resources accompanying the Edge Dynamic Framework are a lifesaver. I loved every bit of it and will be urging everyone I know to read it. - Amazon reviewThe book has a good focus on building high performance teams and drills down into components that support such a team structure: reason, results, routine, relationships and resilience. - NetGalleyShort enough so as to not be overwhelming, but packed full of detail and things to consider, learn, unlearn and apply, this book provides key insights that will help all levels of team thrive. - NetGalleyIn a nutshell, this book is a game-changer for leaders. If you're aiming to elevate your team's performance, look no further. It's packed with actionable steps and valuable tips that guarantee results. Plus, the free resources accompanying the Edge Dynamic Framework are a lifesaver. I loved every bit of it and will be urging everyone I know to read it. - AmazonTable of ContentsIntroduction: Why High-performing Teams? What is High Performance? The VUCA World The Need for High-performing Teams Organizational Benefits Individual Benefits The Benefits to You The Conditions for Success in a High-performing Team High Performance is By Design How To Use this Book Diamond Charter PART ONE: High-performing Team Dynamics Chapter 1: The Principles and Dynamics of High-performing Teams The Principles of High-performing Teams Overview of The Edge Dynamics Diagnosing Your Team Accessing the Diagnostic Tool How The Edge Dynamics Interact with Each Other The Principles and Dynamics of High-performing Teams - A Summary Chapter 2: Reason What is Reason? Why is Reason Important? The Impact of Reason on Team Performance The 4 Levels of Reason Alignment of the 4 Levels Creating a Team Reason How Reason Changes When the Team Changes The Links to Other Edge Dynamics Reason – A Summary Chapter 3: Results What do we Mean by Results? Clarity: The Biggest Gift You Can Give Your Team Alignment of Results Collaboration Over-Collaboration The Big Whats The Links to Other Edge Dynamics Results – A Summary Chapter 4: Routines Defining Routines Creating a Team Rhythm Meetings Decision Making: Who Makes Decisions In Your Team? Communication Processes Escalations Planning and Adjusting Work Engaging Externally (e.g., Customers, Suppliers, Partners) Accountability The Links to the Other Edge Dynamics Routines – A Summary Chapter 5: Relationships Definition of Relationships The Benefits of Great Relationships The Complexity of Relationships Where Do You Start with Relationships? Foundation Skills Stretch Skills Going the Extra Mile Avoid Forced Fun Relationship Diagnostic The Links to Other Edge Dynamics Relationships – A Summary Chapter 6: Resilience What is Team Resilience? What do High-performing, Resilient Teams Do? The Impact of Resilience on Sustaining High Performance Single Points of Failure Create a Culture of Learning Beginnings and Endings The Lowest Scoring Edge Dynamic Pay Attention to Your Team’s Resilience Role Modelling Resilience The Links to Other Edge Dynamics Resilience – A Summary PART 2: Leadership and Team Development Chapter 7: Leading a High-performing Team The Behaviour of the Leader is Crucial Self-Awareness Reason Results Relationships Routines Resilience Leading High-performing Teams – A Summary Chapter 8: Accelerators and Interferences Think Like a Formula 1 Team Accelerators Interferences Accelerators and Interferences Are Dynamic Are You an Interference or an Accelerator? Accelerators and Interferences – A Summary Chapter 9: Team Composition for High Performance Types of Teams Matrix Teams Project Teams Team Size Virtual and Hybrid Teams Cross-Cultural Teams Diversity and Inclusion in Teams Team Composition for High Performance – A Summary Conclusion Acknowledgements Bibliography

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Book SynopsisYour gender stats are tumbling, women aren’t advancing, their feedback is poor, and too many are leaving. What’s going on?Women navigating a traditionally male-dominated technical sector too frequently feel invisible, frustrated, and undervalued in the workplace. Lauren Neal has been there, and she’s developed tried-and-tested approaches that male-dominated organizations can take to motivate and retain women. Because only a truly empowered, diverse workforce can drive the best business outcomes and innovations.Inspired by real-life stories, Valued at Work gives you the tools to take control and drive real change without alienating any of the workforce!Lauren Neal is an award-winning chartered engineer and chartered project professional in the energy industry. Having worked with men and women offshore, onshore and onsite on multimillion-dollar projects across the globe since 2005, she is a sought-after speaker and writer championing gender equity within STEM.Trade ReviewA must-read book for any gender equality advocate who wants to transform workplace culture and inspire more successful stories Maria Kalli AMIChemE - The Chemical Engineer.comLively and engaging. Neal deftly communicates the insidious nature of many of the factors leading women to exit STEM and sets out achievable ways for organisations to ensure that all of their employees are heard and valued. Penny Horwood - ComputingLauren takes us through with various cases dissecting real life scenarios and how we could react to them - and do the right thing to let our teams flourish and thrive. I recommend this book for all professionals who want to reach a higher level of people management. – AmazonAlthough this book is aimed at the STEM industry, it is applicable across all areas of industry, and a lot of lessons can be learned from it...this book is a real eye-opener for both men and women and a great resource for brining about positive change and moving forward in the best way possible. Very enjoyable and inspiring! – AmazonA must-read for anyone hoping to work in or create the best culture at work and to succeed in business but also to succeed at looking after colleagues. – Amazon(A) great insight or spotlight for the problems and situations women deal with in STEM. However, I think everyone will see a familiar situation they have been in or witnessed at work. The message to managers to get to know all their team members or employees and that making everyone feel seen and appreciated is extremely important. - AmazonTable of ContentsForeword Preface Note to the reader Acknowledgements Introduction Part 1: Recognize your Organization’s Behaviors Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Acknowledging disrespect in the workplace Chapter 3: Inauthenticity holds people back Chapter 4: Promoting psychological safety Chapter 5: Conclusion Part 2: Include the Necessary Technical Skills and Performance Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Office housework crowds out the best work Chapter 3: Feedback is a gift Chapter 4: Inclusion of those from a different path Chapter 5: Conclusion Part 3: Empower your Future Leaders Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Ethical and Moral Leadership Chapter 3: Walking the Talk as Leaders Chapter 4: When No One is Looking… Chapter 5: Conclusion Conclusion Call to Action About the Author Bibliography / Further Reading List Appendices Index

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Book SynopsisWhat if every day at work felt like your team’s most productive ‘away day’?The most successful and innovative teams and organisations are highly collaborative, creative and productive - you will find the principles of great workshops infused throughout their culture.This is a book about how running great workshops, and taking inspiration from them, can lead to a great team environment. Workshop Culture will show you how to create a happy and engaged team through small actions which lead to big results. It features a practical and accessible toolkit to help improve your team’s performance and productivity.Workshop Culture gives you: Inspiring case studies from forward-thinking and innovative teams that have found success from a workshop culture A structured methodology that you can follow to bring more happiness, productivity and engagement to your team Practical exercises to help you build new skills and knowledge, and increase impact at work Alison Coward is a team culture coach, consultant and founder of Bracket, a consultancy that partners with ambitious, forward-thinking companies to build high-performing, collaborative team cultures.Trade ReviewThe best book on team culture I’ve read, I can‘t wait to implement with my team - Amazon 5*I have used workshops for years. I've been a facilitator and have run my own workshops. But this wonderful book shows that I've been thinking of it in the wrong way. I can be using workshops as a core methodology for implementing change. I can't wait to start using this guide in the field. Delighted to have found it. - Amazon 5*From the very beginning, this book is all about teams, communication and collaboration. I loved that. I was looking for a book on how to increase productivity at the workplace and instead came across one that reminded me of how to engage people, first as people and on their ideas and also what conflict is and how to be a better facilitator...this is for anyone who wants better for their workplace. – NetGalleyIf you're passionate about fostering collaboration, innovation, and a positive team environment, Workshop Culture is a must-read. Alison's expertise shines through, making this book an invaluable resource for anyone looking to enhance their workshop experiences and drive meaningful results. – LinkedInAn amazing book. It's an inspiring insight into how to build a collaborative culture for teams but, more than that, it's practical and I can see already how it will make a significant difference at my company. – Amazon 5*An illuminating exploration into the impact of well-structured workshops on team performance and organizational success. It illustrates how embracing the principles underlying exceptional workshops can revolutionize team environments, fostering productivity, engagement, and a pervasive sense of fulfillment. – NetGalleyWhat ...sets this book apart is its deep dive into the root causes of workplace challenges, accompanied by real-world examples and success stories. The author's authenticity and wealth of experience shine through, making the content both engaging and practical. - Amazon 5*Table of ContentsForeword by Alex OsterwalderIntroductionPART 1: IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEMChapter 1: The impact of the problemImpact 1: bad meetingsImpact 2: low engagementImpact 3: lack of purposeWhy are you implementing a workshop culture?Chapter 2: Why workshops are the solutionWhy great workshops lead to great team culturesWhat you are designing for in a workshop culturePART 2: INTRODUCING WORKSHOP CULTUREChapter 3: Understanding workshop cultureThe four foundations of a workshop cultureFoundation 1: workshops are more than a one-off eventFoundation 2: maintain a constant balance between creativity and productivityFoundation 3: make tiny tweaks, not sweeping changesFoundation 4: a workshop culture is designedChapter 4: Leading a workshop cultureCollaboration: a collaboration mindsetFacilitation: there’s something about facilitationStrategic thinking: important, but not urgentDesign mindset: designing for culture changeTurning ideas to actionBehaviour changeIf you can run great workshops, you can implement a workshop culturePART 3: THE FRAMEWORKThe five-pillar framework for high-performing teamsChapter 5: Alignment – seeing the bigger pictureDynamic and fluid teamsThe bigger picture – setting your team’s direction: alignment, clarity and purposeStrategy development – ideas into actionCrystallizing team valuesChapter 6: Cohesion – self-awareness and connectionBalancing the team and individualBuilding self-awareness for team performanceIndividual productivity, team productivityBuilding empathy for team cohesionChapter 7: Communication – meetings and workshopsImpactful meetings use design and facilitationThe responsibility of a meeting facilitatorMake your meetings more workshop-likeFacilitation techniques to improve your meetingsA holistic look at our meetingsChapter 8: Design – designing ways of workingTeam culture as a product in developmentDesigning routines and rituals over ‘team building’Optimizing team productivity – what design can addressDesigning connectionChapter 9: Change – continuous improvementA new approach to changeUnderstanding behaviour changeTools and techniques to initiate and sustain changeBuilding a workshop culture – a blended approach to changeConclusionToolkitWorkshop Culture: A Guide to Building Teams That Thrive (summary)NotesAcknowledgementsAbout the AuthorIndex

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Book SynopsisEmotions at work: irrational, or invaluable? For centuries we have divided mind and body, valuing reason over emotion. But new research is fundamentally changing our understanding about how our brains and bodies work. What might be possible when we leverage both our reason AND emotion? Explore the vital link between emotions and organizational performance. Knowing more about our body and brain and how we are interconnected and interrelated can positively impact people, performance and profit. Leadership coach and experienced finance director Susan Ní Chríodáin sits at the nexus of business and emotion and reveals how to reintroduce humanity into the workplace, for improved engagement and fulfillment, benefiting both individuals and organizations.

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Book SynopsisI devoured every page of this wonderfully written book. Sergio Ezama, Chief Talent Officer, Netflix Want to be more confident at work? You''re not alone. So many of us grapple with self-doubt. Perhaps you're an exhausted achiever? You're delivering results and progressing in your career, but you feel utterly worn out. You're compensating for a lack of confidence with excessive effort and punishingly high standards. Or perhaps you're feeling frustrated and unfulfilled? Self-doubt is making you hold yourself back, you''re avoiding challenges that could demonstrate how good you really are. This book can help. Distilling over a decade of real-life research into clear insights, practical tools and impactful activities, Julie Smith shows you how to Coach Yourself Confident.

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate guide to coaching a team to high performance. Unlock the full potential of your coaching practice and take your clients'' teams to new heights with this comprehensive guide to team coaching, packed with expert insights and practical strategies for achieving success. As a coach, you know that teams are critical for success in today''s ever-changing organizational landscape. Aligned with the ICF core team coaching competencies, this practical guide by Alison Grieve and Jenni Miller offers a comprehensive approach to team coaching based on their Advantycs methodology. Packed with expert insights and actionable strategies, it will equip coaches with the tools and knowledge they need to help their clients achieve higher levels of performance, engagement, and well-being. Alison Grieve and Jenni Miller work with teams in large multi-national organizations to help transform company culture and create differentiated performance. Based on extensive, original research with over 200 teams, they have developed a blueprint for success that captures how the greatest teams think, act and communicate to overcome mediocrity and drive outstanding organizational performance. They frequently write and run authoritative webinars on teams based on their research and experience and won the 2022 & 2023 Stevie International Business Award and the Women in Business Company of the Year Award 2022.

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Book SynopsisBeen promoted to manager? Congratulations! Now read this People are full of potential and passion - they want to be engaged in what they're doing, and valued for doing it well. Discover how to tap into this passion and potential to become the leader your team want to follow. Master the skills and strategies essential to success in your new role, with quick wins that can be put into practice immediately and deeper mindset shifts, in just 6 minutes!

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Book SynopsisMost managers who've tried to deliver business change have felt frustrated and disempowered by the experience. If you want to stand up and make a difference igniting and inspiring successful change but don't know where to start, this book is for you. Discover why change so often fails, and how to overcome those problems and make change stick. Chartered psychologist and change expert Lucinda Carney will help you change the way you do Change, in just 6 minutes!

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Book SynopsisNobody likes to talk about endings. Here''s why we need to. Leaders spend a lot of time planning new initiatives. But what about the endings that go along with them? Most leaders are not taught how to manage themselves, let alone their teams and organization, through the messy, multifaceted discomfort of an ending. Making a team member redundant, merging two teams, cutting funding to a failed project: in all these situations we tend to focus on the new beginning, and rush past the ending that needs our care and attention. Dealing with endings well takes maturity and emotional intelligence. Leaders need to understand and process their own feelings before they can lead others through transition. Why does this matter? Because poorly managed endings leave a scar on everyone involved. Discretionary energy and motivation are not so forthcoming. Change programmes don't get traction, resistance and cynicism take root. Change fails. Leading Executive Coaches Alison Lucas and Lizzie Bentley Bowers provide this missing piece of the change leadership puzzle: a way of leading yourself and others through change in a respectful, emotionally agile way. Because better endings mean better beginnings.

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Book SynopsisWe live in a world of continuous uncertainty and on the brink of a massive digital and AI-powered shift. What should leaders do? The answer is not to shy away from inevitable changes and more uncertainty, but to have the courage to face it. Leaders need to take charge by embracing new technologies and ideas and converting these into opportunities for leadership innovation. The best ways for leaders to predict the future is to help create the future. Future Shaper is about giving back a sense of control. It's about empowering leaders to take charge and shape the future. Niamh O'Keeffe asks leaders to re-calibrate their leadership skills to include imagination and courage, to embrace innovation and drive growth and create a better future. Future Shaper helps readers to: · Embrace new digital technologies, understand AI and equip themselves for those not-yet-invented challenges · Gain insights from today's successful leaders · Make an impact and feel more in control using an easy-to-understand leadership frameworkTrade Review"In today's world of mixed signals and rapid change, we need our leaders to evolve their skills and step up to a new decade where use of technology and talent will be at the heart of competitive advantage. Niamh O'Keeffe's future shaper framework and approach provides a structured guide and advice on how to navigate leadership complexity and stay relevant. This book is a valuable and practical resource. It is a highly recommended read that will deliver a worthwhile on-going leadership dividend."" * Mark Spelman, Head of Thought Leadership, World Economic Forum *"Future Shaper insightfully describes the challenges of leadership in a rapidly accelerating technology centric world of change and is replete with practical frameworks for reflecting on what it takes to shape an organizations future in the face of systemic uncertainty and changing workforce expectations. It is a thought provoking and practical guide to the serious student of leadership." * Tim Breene, CEO World Relief, and co-author of Jumping the S-Curve *Table of Contents Section - ONE: Leadership overwhelm; Chapter - 01: The exhilaration and exhaustion of being a leader today; Section - TWO: Empower yourself; Chapter - 02: Future shaper leadership intelligence playbook; Section - THREE: Five key fundamentals of future shaping leadership intelligence; Chapter - 03: Preferable - establish your preferred future outcome; Chapter - 04: Persuade - convince people to follow you; Chapter - 05: Persist - be resilient and stay the course; Chapter - 06: Prove - nurture successful teams and deliver the right results; Chapter - 07: Platform - power up your network and multiply your impact; Section - FOUR: Future shaper leadership intelligence traits; Chapter - 08: F.U.T.U.R.E. shaper leadership traits Chapter - 09: Future S.H.A.P.E.R. leadership traits; Section - FIVE: SHAPE A better future for everyone; Chapter - 10: Create a positive ripple effect on the world around you; Chapter - 11: References; Chapter - 12: Index

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Book SynopsisDon't just be a good manager... be an even better one. For current and aspiring managers alike, this bestselling handbook from expert author Michael Armstrong provides a whistle-stop tour of the skills and techniques you need to succeed. With a focus on practical application, you will be guided through four crucial areas of management: -Managing people -Management activities and processes -Management personal skills -Business and financial skills How to be an Even Better Manager has sold over 170,000 copies worldwide and been translated into 17 languages. Fully revised and updated, this 11th edition covers all the skills an excellent manager needs, and now includes brand new case studies to ensure you will be equipped for the modern world of management. From resolving conflict and boosting your confidence to engaging your team and improving their performance, with this trusted and popular guide you won't just be good - you'll be an even better manager.Trade Review"A practical and straightforward guide to successful management, written with the benefit of over 30 years' experience." * Business Executive *"Those with managerial responsibilities will find this a useful guide to keep on their shelves and dip into for background material and guidance on a range of business topics." * Business Franchise *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: How to be a better manager; Section - ONE: Managing People; Chapter - 02: How to treat people right; Chapter - 03: How to motivate people; Chapter - 04: How to engage people; Chapter - 05: How to be a better leader; Chapter - 06: How to build teams; Chapter - 07: How to manage performance; Chapter - 08: How to help people learn and develop; Chapter - 09: How to handle difficult situations with people; Section - TWO: Management Skills; Chapter - 10: How to organize; Chapter - 11: How to coordinate; Chapter - 12: How to plan and prioritize; Chapter - 13: How to control; Chapter - 14: How to delegate; Chapter - 15: How to make things happen; Chapter - 16: How to manage your boss; Chapter - 17: How to manage change; Chapter - 18: How to manage conflict; Chapter - 19: How to deal with office politics; Chapter - 20: How to manage a crisis; Chapter - 21: How to manage projects; Chapter - 22: How to manage time; Section - THREE: Personal Skills; Chapter - 23: How to persuade; Chapter - 24: How to negotiate; Chapter - 25: How to make meetings a success; Chapter - 26: How to aim high; Chapter - 27: How to solve problems and make decisions; Chapter - 28: How to be creative and innovate; Chapter - 29: How to conduct a selection interview; Chapter - 30: How to be interviewed for a job; Chapter - 31: How to communicate; Chapter - 32: How to listen; Chapter - 33: How to make effective presentations; Chapter - 34: How to write reports; Chapter - 35: How to be strategic; Chapter - 36: How to think clearly; Chapter - 37: How things go wrong and how to put them right; Section - FOUR: Business and Financial Management; Chapter - 38: How to be business-like; Chapter - 39: How to make a business case; Chapter - 40: How to budget;

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