Management: leadership and motivation Books

Book SynopsisBecome a mission-focused, people-centric leader. On Mission serves as a resource for personal leadership development, crafted by Sean Georges and John Buford, two former marine officers with a combined 80 years of leadership experience in military, business, non-profit, and education. This book is for those who aspire to lead authentically across the spectrum of their lives by taking responsibility for and committing to their unique learning journey. Using a simple but powerful servant leadership model with a focus on mission, the authors share practical, fundamental, and timeless leadership concepts designed to help readers understand what it means to lead in an authentic way. It is intended to be transformational and personal in nature, written to change the way aspiring leaders understand and approach leading across the spectrum of their own lives and help them answer the key question, ""What is my best and highest role, in support of my teammates, in alignment with our mission?"" They provide readers with the tools and perspective needed to navigate and shape their own unique developmental journey.

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Book SynopsisWhat we think, we become -- Proverb. For decades, leadership was reserved for a select few that others thought had been gifted with innate talent and the exclusive right to lead. Today, we know better. Everyone leads -- in their personal life, their workplaces, and in their communities. Every person has the potential to be a better leader, to positively influence others, and to make a difference in our world. LeadAbility examines the realities of leading in our modern world. Discover the Six Leadership Choices and their LeadAbilities that you can develop to become A Better Leader -- at home and at work. So, the question has changed. We are no longer asking Are you a leader? but rather What kind of leader will you be? The choice is yours.

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Book SynopsisToday, organisational or corporate culture, as it is called by some authors when they talk about commercial organisations, is seen as crucial for the growth and development of modern enterprises. It is believed that organisational culture is one of the basic conditions that forms the base for effective functioning and success of the company. The chapters in this book discuss knowledge management success -- subject to the five dimensions of organisational culture (ie: persistent learning, interpersonal trust, power distance, long-term orientation and team spirit); the sources of power and this dimension of leadership; the process of organisational culture change in one particular company and its five major stages; the relationship between organisational culture and business performance; discussions on the impact of organisational culture on knowledge management success, including in multinational corporations (MNCs); and an examination of servant leadership (an emerging phenomenon that emphasises service to others) and work group work outcomes.

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Book SynopsisCompassionate leadership isn't about being nice; when practiced effectively, it's a strong leadership style that can elevate your spirits and profits. Compassionate leaders are not weak. They are tough leaders who understand that they can be good to their people and deliver stronger results. In fact, taking care of your people actually leads to better results. In his new book, Donato Tramuto-recognized CEO, business leader, innovator, and philanthropist,-makes the case that compassion is a key leadership principle that * powerfully drives trust, success, and innovation; * raises morale, builds stronger teams, and improves overall performance; * creates sustainable commitment to an organization's mission and values. Tramuto interviewed nearly 40 successful leaders who practice compassionate leadership and reveals the best strategies from their playbooks. He then combined these interviews with his own insights, numerous studies, and original, qualitative research of 1,500 participants to unleash the measurable data and benefits of compassion in the workplace. Most leaders have an innate desire to be compassionate, but many don't know how to put it into practice. This book shares inspiring stories and actionable examples of how proven leaders have accomplished this and how you can too. The bottom line on bottom lines: compassionate leadership is about better people and better business.

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Book SynopsisHow transformational leadership can leverage positive change. In a world of explosive change and transformation, leaders at all levels-from heads of state down to individuals-offer the best opportunity to leverage change and transform our lives for the better. That goes for how we work, play, govern ourselves, and consider and plan for our collective futures. In Lift, author, entrepreneur, and speaker Faisal Hoque offers up a timely book on leadership. Mr. Hoque, along with co-authors Jeff Wuorio and Shelley Moench-Kelly, points out that traditional leadership (""transactional"") focuses on processes and short-term solutions. With the massive recent changes brought about by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, COVID-19, climate change, and the spread of misinformation, the world needs a new type of leader. The author proposes that a ""transformational"" leader is needed-one who focuses on people and long-term innovations and solutions. This book show readers how to become a transformational leader in an ever-changing world through a convergence of empathy, execution, and experiential learning

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Book SynopsisHow to create an engaged, empowered self-led team. Imagine a workplace where people can be themselves. Where there aren't hierarchies or power dynamics. Where team members continuously find ways to better themselves and their work because it makes them feel excited and fulfilled. Where everyone supports each other without ego.

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Book SynopsisTranscend Networking. Brad Englert has written Spheres of Influence: How to Create and Nurture Authentic Business Relationships to help emerging leaders develop and perfect what he calls the critical hard skill of building effective and enduring business relationships.

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Book SynopsisBecome the leader your people need you to be. The transition from bootstrapping entrepreneur to effective leader is arduous, and very few can make the transition. This is what Grow was written to do—assist in that transformation. Grow, is focused on taking a business from the first day of cash flow to sustainability. It shows readers how to build their organization into one with • an environment that expects people to thrive, • a leader who meets the organization where it needs to be met, and • trust as a baseline for all relationships. The path set forth for readers in Grow will not only give business owners many options, but it will also put them in an incredibly strong position to cash out, if and when they decide to choose that option. This book was written to help readers reach the promised land of sustainability in their businesses.

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Book SynopsisWritten for leaders of high-growth companies, a framework for predicting and overcoming obstacles to scale successfully. Growth is hard. CEOs must constantly evolve to make it through the gauntlet of never-ending challenges. This book is written for leaders like you who recognize that success depends upon harnessing your people?s strengths to build a high-functioning and resilient organization. A groundbreaking leadership framework. Authors Meg Thomas Crosby and Howard Cleveland have helped CEOs, board chairs, investors, and leadership teams achieve just that. In Running theGauntlet, the duo of veteran strategic advisors shows you ? how to predict and prepare for the challenges you?ll encounter as your company moves through four stages of growth. ? how to use key levers to proactively drive organizational growth including sharpening focus, calibrating culture, strengthening leadership, and elevating talent. ? how to evolve your role as CEO as the organization becomes larger and more complex. ? how to avoid the pitfalls that derail growth. Growing a company is both excruciating and exhilarating. This practical model gives CEOs and leadership teams the tools to build sustainable organizations and survive the ruthless growth gauntlet.

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Book SynopsisBecome a digital-first organization—and avoid disruption.If you read nothing else on the principles and practices that lead to successful digital transformation, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you reinvent your digital strategy, overcome barriers to change, and win in the continuously connected world.This book will inspire you to: Devise an industry-transforming business model Minimize risk using discovery-driven transformation Leverage torrents of data more strategically Prepare your employees for the future of work Prioritize the right initiatives Compete in the age of AI This collection of articles includes "Discovery-Driven Digital Transformation," by Rita McGrath and Ryan McManus; "The Transformative Business Model," by Stelios Kavadias, Kostas Ladas, and Christoph Loch; "Digital Doesn't Have to Be Disruptive," by Nathan Furr and Andrew Shipilov; "What's Your Data Strategy?," by Leandro DalleMule and Thomas H. Davenport; "Competing in the Age of AI," by Marco Iansiti and Karim R. Lakhani; "Building the AI-Powered Organization," by Tim Fountaine, Brian McCarthy, and Tamim Saleh; "How Smart, Connected Products Are Transforming Companies," by Michael E. Porter and James E. Heppelmann; "The Age of Continuous Connection," by Nicolaj Siggelkow and Christian Terwiesch; "The Problem with Legacy Ecosystems," by Maxwell Wessel, Aaron Levie, and Robert Siegel; "Your Workforce Is More Adaptable Than You Think," by Joseph B. Fuller, Judith K. Wallenstein, Manjari Raman, and Alice de Chalendar; "How Apple Is Organized for Innovation," by Joel M. Podolny and Morten T. Hansen; and "Digital Transformation Comes Down to Talent in Four Key Areas," by Thomas H. Davenport and Thomas C. Redman.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 SynopsisThis book addresses the nature of passion and emotion as a part of the leader-follower relationship. Those who lead must establish the ability to understand others' hopes, desires, and emotional priorities in order to unlock their highest potential. Great organisations and effective leaders accomplish extraordinary results by obtaining the commitment and dedication of all of their members. Leading with passion most effectively means that a leader also understands her or his own motivations and develops the ability to use those feelings and emotions in healthy and constructive ways. Passion enriches and enlarges the capacity to feel strongly and to care completely. But passion must also be fully understood and regulated in appropriate ways for a leader to be most effective. We trust that those who read this book will enjoy its chapters and will contemplate the ideas, suggestions, and challenges contained herein. We encourage the readers to utilise their passions to live a fuller and more satisfying life themselves -- and to use those same passions to bless and serve the lives of others.Table of ContentsPreface; About the Authors; Leading with Passion: What It Means and Why It Matters; Leading with Passion in an Arms-Length World; Leading with Commitment; Passion, Humility, and Fierce Resolve; Persistence, Perseverance, and Character: The Power of Commitment; Serving with Passion; Hope as a Form of Passion; Enthusiasm as Effective Leadership; Ethical Stewardship as Quiet Passion; Leading with Passion and Self-Control; References; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis inspirational guide by the CEO who overhauled one of the most renowned charities in America equips leaders of both non-profit and for-profit organizations with the tools to increase revenue and efficiency dramatically, all while effecting positive change in the world. When Dr. Robin Ganzert took over the struggling animal safety and welfare non-profit American Humane, performing a fiscal and brand rescue, the charity was reborn. In Mission Metamorphosis, Dr. Ganzert presents the inventive techniques she employed to revamp American Humane, turning it into a top-rated charity. She also offers a look behind the scenes at this tale of triumph, giving readers concrete information for creating their own success stories.

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Book SynopsisHonor and accountability are linked together as a formula for great leadership, and a healthy mindset of accountability can inspire every team and organization to achieve a higher level of performance. The key is engaging with courage, commitment, and caring concern as opposed to motivation by fear, intimidation, and self-preservation. From his early experiences as an Air Force jet fighter pilot and POW in the prison camps of Vietnam to an award-winning author, presenter, and leadership consultant, Lee Ellis shares his concerns about the lack of accountability in our culture and how you can apply a positive, proven accountability model to get better results as a leader. Engage with Honor: Building a Culture of Courageous Accountability will unify your team so that you can focus on celebration rather than confrontation by sharing - * Why a lack of accountability leads to confusion and chaos. * Gripping personal leadership experiences from the Vietnam POW camps. * A proven model for creating a positive accountability culture. * Tips and practical tools to apply what you've learned. 2017 Award Winner! 11th Annual Indie Excellence Book Awards Engage with Honor Book: Winner - Leadership Category Engage with Honor Book: Finalist - Cover Design Non-Fiction

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Book SynopsisWhat can today's corporate leaders learn from decisions of leaders who changed the course of world history? Jan Benedict Steenkamp, Knox Massey Distinguished Professor of Marketing, and one of the world's leading thinkers on global strategy and branding, is passionate about history, and his book offers important answers to that question. The author draws powerful lessons that today's leaders can apply in their own professional lives through his well-researched and carefully curated case studies of world leaders who changed history as a result of their actions while facing a particular dilemma. While readers will recognize Roosevelt, Washington, Mandela, Thatcher, Alexander the Great, and MLK, leaders who may be less known (Themistocles, Clovis, Peter, Fisher, de Gaulle, Nightingale, Campbell-Bannerman) provide equally valuable insights into how individuals make decisions based upon one of seven leadership styles and four personality classifications (hedgehog, fox, eagle, or ostrich). The author provides key chapter takeaways, leadership principles, and open-ended, reflective questions for readers, who will feel encouraged, enriched, and empowered as they see these great leaders struggle, face, and overcome daunting challenges and realize they can utilize the same tactics in their own lives. Dr. Steenkamp, the author of four books, has taught, consulted, given executive seminars on all continents. His work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, The Economist, The New York Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, and newspapers in Europe, China, India, and South Korea. He has been interviewed on television and radio in the U.S., Europe, South Africa, India and China.

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Book SynopsisAn essential leadership guide for engaging the modern, socially responsible consumer. Consumers and investors have elevated their game. They have innovated. And now, leaders must innovate with them or face the consequences. In this engaging and persuasive guide to a brave new world of conscious capitalism, business expert Richard Steel details the inevitability of change in our profits-focused, perpetual-growth capitalist model. Our world economy has become increasingly values-driven, and consumers have begun to do the one thing the capitalist engines of the last 150 years have always feared: care. And not just about price, place, product, promotion, and people. The new P of business-purpose-was born from a dramatically informed, connected, and imperilled human race. With an eye toward the future of corporate sustainability, Elevated Economics provides leaders with: * crucial information on the rise of Environmental, Social, and corporate Governance (ESG) * informative, firsthand interviews with CEOs of successful corporations who actively follow the ESG model * the increasingly viable opportunities for Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) Steele maintains that ESG is not simply a burgeoning trend, and leaders must get on board or risk extinction

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Book SynopsisIt’s time for new leadership. Today’s world of work is more digitized, decentralized, and unpredictable than ever. As we emerge from the COVID crisis, we need to move from transactional to human-centric management, mindsets and methods. In Empathy Works, work futurist, speaker, and workforce consultant Sophie Wade shows you why empathy is a critical corporate value and skill—for achieving engagement, productivity, and sustained growth in a post-pandemic world. Sharing data and insights from brain science, organizational psychology, as well as real situations and stories from around the world, Wade guides you through the steps to cultivate empathy throughout every aspect of your organization—from culture to leadership, for managing distributed workers, sales teams, and bridging generations. You’ll learn how to integrate empathy habits into management practices and daily operations, nurturing an organization empowered by human-centric connection and understanding. Not only will you create a more supportive, meaningful, and positive workplace, but you’ll gain a sustainable competitive advantage as you manage, motivate, and enhance team performance and business results. An invaluable resource for existing and rising executives and managers, Empathy Works provides you with essential insights and knowledge to adapt, thrive, and grow—no matter what the future holds.

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Book SynopsisEvery leadership journey has moments when the path forward suddenly feels unclear. When it happens, your sense of self, and your clarity of purpose, get out of balance. It's like you're no longer the hero in your own story; at times like these, you need a rewrite. A growing body of research suggests we are guided by a core narrative that acts as a key source of personal motivation, drive and action. What holds you back as a senior leader isn't a lack of skills or knowledge, but a narrative that is frozen in time. When your leadership stalls, it's a sign that your story has taken you as far as it can - and it's time to write a new one. In this transformative guide to leadership development, executive coaches and leadership experts Rick Lash and Christine Miners illuminate how your internal narrator acts as the operating system of your mind. Like any OS, it can become outdated and overstretched, because it was mainly installed in your teens and early 20s. Through engaging stories, research-backed insights, and techniques, you'll gain the tools to re-engage and update the story that you tell yourself, so you can operate at a higher level. As you edit and upgrade your internal narrator, you'll develop a personal story that is more grounded and anchored in your true self: one that is less fragile, more resilient, and able to withstand the relentless pressures of leadership - and life.

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Book SynopsisThe Spirit of M?ori Leadership explores what leadership is, discusses different models and styles of M?ori leadership, and describes the qualities and approaches of M?ori leaders.

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling author of How to Escape from Prison, prisoner-turned-psychologist Paul Wood on developing the mental strength and fitness to take on all of life's challenges Getting and staying mentally fit, just like getting and maintaining a high level of physical fitness, involves hard work, effort, and consistency. Our level of mental fitness determines how effectively we can flourish through adversity, realise our potential, and be happier with our lives - regardless of what the universe has in store.We all know about mental stress (or we think we do). We've definitely all experienced it, and none of us like it. Yet this is not a threat to be avoided. Mental stress is perfectly analogous to physical stress: it is the mind's way of telling us that what we are attempting to perform is challenging our resource. This is a catalyst for growth, and a sign we are pursuing our potential. When we experience stress, we have a choice: we can heed that signal and give up - after all, we're meant to stay in our psychic comfort zone all the time, right? Or we can recognise the discomfort we are feeling is simply nature's way of enabling us to rise to the occasion.In Mental Fitness you will learn how to:Increase your mental fitness, just as you would increase your physical fitnessGet closer to your potential by working proactively to maintain your mental fitnessExperience the right level of stress (this is what makes us get fitter)Cope effectively for longer before you get fatigued or exhausted (it doesn't mean you don't feel the struggle)Pay attention to the indicators of fatigue to avoid burnout and unnecessary misery

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Book SynopsisUnlock the secret of Firecracker Leadership and discover the exceptional leader within you.Thirty years of leadership wisdom are brought together here to guide you to becoming a truly outstanding leader. Harness the power of your head, hands and heart in perfect balance to fulfil your potential. Read this book and learn to: Provide inspiration and a compelling sense of purpose Build and lead winning teams Celebrate successes with authenticity Navigate crises with confidence Thrive under the spotlight and stay resilient through life's challenges

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Book SynopsisIn the UK, only one in three employees say they love their jobs and as many don’t give a damn. Sheila Parry, strategic communications consultant to some of the world's best-known brands, aims to change that. This book launches her PRIDE model, a methodology based around five key motivators: Purpose, Reputation, Integrity, Direction and Energy. Building pride at work delivers higher performance, improves brand reputation and strengthens customer loyalty. It also increases innovation, quality, productivity and profit. And those who are more fulfilled at work tend to achieve more and lead happier, healthier lives.Take Pride distills forty years of experience into a practical business philosophy: it is the perfect toolkit for leaders and influencers who have the imagination to think and desire to think differently about work.

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Book Synopsis‘Stimulating, intelligent and enjoyable discussions of the most important issues of our day.’ STEVEN PINKER ‘From entrepreneurs to athletes, and world leaders to entertainers, this is a fascinating collection of interviews with some of the world’s most influential individuals.’ MARK CUBAN ‘Thought Economics is a fine rebuke to the soundbite culture; these interviews are driven by real curiosity, and there is a wealth of wisdom here.’ EDWARD STOURTON ________________________Since 2007, entrepreneur and philanthropist Vikas Shah has been on a mission to interview the people shaping our century. Including conversations with Nobel prizewinners, business leaders, politicians, artists and Olympians, he has been in the privileged position of questioning the minds that matter on the big issues that concern us all. We often talk of war and conflict, the economy, culture, technology and revolutions as if they are something other than us. But all these things are a product of us – of our ideas, our dreams and our fears. We live in fast-moving and extraordinary times, and the changes we’re experiencing now, in these first decades of the twenty-first century, feel particularly poignant as decisions are made that will inform our existence for years to come. What started out as a personal interest in the mechanisms that inform our views of the world, and a passion for understanding, has grown into a phenomenal compilation of once-in-a-lifetime conversations. In this incredible collection, Shah shares some of his most emotive and insightful interviews to date.Trade ReviewThe remarkable thing about Thought Economics is that it isn’t just thought-provoking, but genuinely thought-generating. It is a watershed in our understanding, and our understanding of understanding. Vikas Shah hasn’t just moved the needle, he’s fashioned an exciting new one. -- Dexter Dias QC, human rights lawyer and author of The Ten Types of HumanIdeas matter, and whether it’s entrepreneurship, democracy, identity, culture or even war and peace, Thought Economics is a must-read. -- Baroness Ruth HuntAn incredible collection of interviews with the people that have shaped our world. -- Heston BlumenthalA must-read collection of interviews with incredible people – and also me. -- David BaddielIf you value those who think differently, read Thought Economics. Challenging traditional thought structure is what it’s all about. I’m so glad this book exists. -- Rose McGowan, author of BraveThis book is an incredible collection of conversations with remarkable people. It’s a joy to dip in and out of these learnings and insights. -- Sophia Amoruso, bestselling author and founder of Girlboss and Nasty GalFrom understanding democracy, to conflict, peacebuilding and the essence human identity, this is a remarkable collection of conversations and ideas. -- Professor Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights

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Book SynopsisWINNER: Business Book Awards 2022 - Leadership Your biggest asset in leadership is you. How can you expect people to trust and believe in you, if you aren't truthful and don't embrace your whole self at work? There is a need for a new kind of leadership; one that bleeds personality and rings true to employees and customers alike who crave authenticity. You Lead argues that business leaders deliver superior results, communities of engagement both inside and outside of the company and true values-driven success when they are themselves and come across as genuine. Bestselling author, Minter Dial, shows readers how embracing your whole self at work encourages people to also be themselves, seek true fulfilment at work and merge the personal and professional to become true examples of what you stand for. You Lead is a call to arms to leaders to stop pretending to be who they are not, and play on their uniqueness and strengths, to allow people to do the same and develop a culture of authenticity and purpose. With practical advice, real-life stories and a simple framework, this book shows you how you can: - Be yourself, lead by example and merge the professional and personal - Stand for something and allow people to develop true purpose at work - Allow a community to flourish through the right kind of governance model - Radiate your purpose through employees and customers alike for long-term performanceTrade Review"In You Lead, Minter Dial has written a refreshingly original and necessary book on leadership. By helping leaders be themselves - and better versions of themselves, at that - this form of new leadership will help drive not just better engagement, performance and business results; it will also help toward improving another important issue which is mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. A must-read." * Suki Thompson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Let’s Reset, Executive Director, Xeim and Chair, Oystercatchers *"You Lead is a STOP PRESS MUST-READ. As Minter Dial points out, the great leaders of tomorrow will be those who know how to be themselves consistently throughout the day, whether it's with the cashier at the local grocer, one's spouse, friend, client, distributor or colleague. You Lead draws out a practical way to be such a leader all the while keenly delivering on results. You Lead is a complete leadership guide." * Nicolas Bordas, Vice-President International, TBWA/Worldwide and Board Member, OMNICOM Europe *"A great read, a real guide for evolving your leadership skills and style using proven strategies while incorporating the new realities of today's rapidly changing business environment. Especially helpful in understanding the impact of the digital revolution and how to master those skills as part of the You Lead philosophy. I highly recommend this to leaders both seasoned and those developing leaders of tomorrow!" * Pat Parenty, Former President, L’Oréal Professional Products Division USA *"I met Minter Dial over a decade ago, during his time at L'Oréal. Over the years, I have met thousands of executives. I've only maintained a friendship with a small few. Minter is one of the few. This book explains why. He is a leader - through and through. Mostly, because he leads himself with excellence. He has humility, courage, a deep sense of empathy for himself, his team members and the customer. Most importantly, he is curious. These are just some of the ingredients that make him great. Those are just some of the ingredients in his excellent new book, You Lead, that will make you great. Times are crazy. They are going to get crazier. You lead!" * Mitch Joel, author of Six Pixels of Separation and CTRL ALT Delete *"Minter Dial brings his considerable professional experience and personal skills to delineate the core principles of management. Excellent counsel as to how to move from intention to execution. A worthy read." * Alan Trefler, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Pegasystems *"Shakespeare said: to be or not to be, that is the question. Gordon Summer (Sting) answered him a few centuries later: 'Be yourself, no matter what they say'. Minter Dial is an overarching combination between Shakespeare and Sting, a writer and a musician. And you should read that book for sure, AND listen to that book also, one of the most practical and musical I have had in my hands for a decade." * Laurent Choain, Chief of People Education and Culture, Mazars Group *"What am I doing that matters? The answer lies within according to Minter Dial in this inspirational book." * Mark Schaefer, author of Marketing Rebellion *"A thoughtful, honest and well-researched reminder of how important it is to be yourself in business. Both customers and employees gravitate towards those who feel genuine passion about their brand, because it really does show. As Minter Dial says; it is in every business leader's interests to focus on making the world around you a better place, rather than simply thinking about making yourself better off. I couldn't have put it better myself." * Anne Boden, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Starling Bank *"If Peter Thiel wrote Zero to One for entrepreneurs, Minter Dial has written the Zero to One for leaders. In You Lead, Minter makes a most compelling case for why we should bring our entire selves to work, lead from within and do things that matter." * Sophie Devonshire, author of Superfast and Chief Executive Officer, The Marketing Society *"When we radiate our passions to the world, the relationship we build with our customers becomes more important than the products and services we sell them. You will find these and other often surprising ideas in this little book of big ideas where Minter Dial shares the essence of how to lead both small and large organizations." * David Meerman Scott, WSJ bestselling author of Fanocracy *"Lead is a better verb than it is a noun. Minter Dial's book gives you an actionable blueprint for a new way of looking at leading, starting with yourself." * Ann Handley, WSJ bestselling author and Chief Content Officer, MarketingProfs *"In You Lead, Minter Dial adroitly pulls together how you can bring your full self to work and deliver on results." * Charlene Li, New York Times bestselling author of The Disruption Mindset and Senior Analyst, Altimeter *"The specific, intertwined skills, behaviours and talents to become a more successful leader are described as actionable insights in this idea-packed book to support us in our work. They include apt use of technology, messaging, speed learning, customer-centricity and considerably more. Clearly this author has first-hand knowledge of what he advocates, making it a credible, valuable read." * Kare Anderson, TED speaker and author *"It's about time this book was written. In You Lead, Minter Dial vividly captures a dynamic change in today's society - that our business, government, and educational leaders need to stand up for doing what is right before it becomes an issue. That to be a successful leader in today's world it requires courageously bringing our whole selves to the table: professionally and personally. The result is a passionate call to arms, urging all of us to get in touch with who we are so that we can lead in a way that is true to our life experiences, ethics and values. Dial's new book is undoubtedly one of the most important books written for our times. You'll need two copies!" * Charlene Laidley, Founder, FutureProof: Creating a Gender Equal WorldTM, UN Women Global Champion for Change, and London Tech Week 30 ChangeMaker’s to Watch *"Minter Dial has a way of getting right to the heart of the biggest issues a business leader faces today. He writes in a way that is thought-provoking and challenging. Be warned - when you read You Lead you are going to feel uncomfortable about changes you should have made already. But you'll also be inspired to rethink and adjust your approach. It's one of the few leadership books I've read that refers to the customer as much as the team and the leader themselves." * Diane Young, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, The Drum *"When someone asks you to read another leadership book mine tends to be an allergic reaction expecting another lecture on who you should be and little recognition of who you are. So when I saw the fly sheet of You Lead and read "How being yourself makes you a better leader" I was not just pleasantly surprised but intrigued. You Lead is a compelling read for those like me who believe leadership is personal and authenticity is the gateway to discovering the leader in each of us. Read it and you might just learn about yourself on your journey to leadership." * Ronan Dunne, Chief Executive Officer, Verizon Consumer Group *"You Lead by Minter Dial delivers actionable concepts and useful examples of the leadership skills you need to advance in the coming years. Study this valuable book and apply these formulas to supercharge your own leadership practice. Well worth your time!" * Chris Brogan, New York Times and WSJ bestselling author and Founder, StoryLeader™ *Table of Contents Section - PART ONE: Setting the stage: The wake-up call for a new form of leadership; Chapter - 01: It’s a rocky world; Chapter - 02: Got the right governance, Guv’nor?; Chapter - 03: Life is work, too; Section - PART TWO: Merging the personal with the professional; Chapter - 04: CHECK: Your model of leadership; Chapter - 05: Employee-first customer-centricity; Chapter - 06: Making customer-centricity come alive; Section - PART THREE: The challenges and realities of implementation: The personal journey; Chapter - 07: The art of being a leader; Chapter - 08: Leadership in practice; Chapter - 09: Connecting the dots;

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Book SynopsisWINNER: Independent Press Awards 2021 - Leadership Bestselling and award-winning author duo Chris Lewis and Pippa Malmgren are calling it out. In The Infinite Leader, they argue that the spectacular leadership failures that we have witnessed in recent history, stretching across business, community life and politics, can be explained by a lack of balance. Having spent centuries perfecting processes and systems to maximize productivity and being indicted to the shrine of numbers, KPI's and financial forecasting, we have to admit, there are very few examples of sustainable and inspirational leadership figures out there. By over-relying on the hard stuff, we have disregarded whole dimensions of values that are desperately needed when trying to engage communities of people towards a common goal. The Infinite Leader is a roadmap to introducing balance back into organizations. You can adapt your stance to the infinite possibilities facing you as a leader, and balance the main quadrants of the rational, emotional, spiritual and physical leader, to deliver sustainable leadership with integrity. Business is still about people - people operate across paradoxes and opposing forces, in a world that confounds these influences. Leaders need to continuously juggle and neutralize these to succeed. Be what your people need you to be and learn what they don't teach you in business schools; remain analytical and numbers-focused when needed, but also bring your heart, person and integrity to leadership.Trade Review"Now more than ever the world needs leaders who can lead businesses without limits. We don't need leaders who just follow the crowd locked in groupthink. The Infinite Leader shows that type of real leadership needed on the rocky road ahead." * Edmund V King OBE, President, AA *"Business is there for the long term, not the short term. It doesn't need leadership; it needs great leadership. It also needs a balance of success and sustainability and that is what this book is all about." * Sinclair Beecham, Founder, Pret A Manger *"If you were to ask people what they think of our current political and business leaders, they would probably reply 'What leadership?' We are seeing two-dimensional leaders, not leaders with an infinite range of attitudes, behaviours and philosophies. This book addresses that deficit, and in an entertaining, innovative and 'off the wall' way. It is not just another leadership book; it is the infinitive leader's manual - don't miss it!" * Professor Sir Cary Cooper CBE, 50th Anniversary Professor of Organizational Psychology and Health, Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester *"Prescient and pragmatic in equal nature, The Infinite Leader could just become the bible for post-COVID leadership." * Alison Cork, Entrepreneur *"Chris Lewis and Pippa Malmgren always provide unique and relevant perspectives on the key leadership issues and trends of the day. This book is no exception. I highly recommend it." * Robert J Herbold, Former Chief Operating Officer, Microsoft Corporation *"Leadership is dynamic and complex. What worked in the past will not work now. This is true across every sector of society, and a failure of leadership ultimately destroys hope and a belief in the future. This wonderful new book provides a beacon to guide our path, defining the attitudes and principles needed by our leaders to build a better society. My warmest congratulations to Chris Lewis and Pippa Malmgren." * Professor Russell Foster CBE, FRS, Director of the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute, University of Oxford *"By taking us on a journey, challenging our perceptions, inspiring thought and stimulating new ideas, Chris Lewis and Pippa Malmgren practise what they preach in The Infinite Leader. " * The Rt Hon Greg Clark MP *"This book is about everything that we knew and could not articulate ourselves. And what we did not know and was not explained to us." * Milenko Prvacki, Senior Fellow, Lasalle College of Arts *"This is a very timely book. As companies, organizations and work itself are reinventing themselves, The Infinite Leader provides original and thought-provoking insight into how leaders can harness the collective intelligence of their teams to successfully navigate uncertainty as well as new and ever-changing circumstances. Chris Lewis and Pippa Malmgren are brilliant in their guidance to manage the imbalances, foster deeper inclusion and ensure greater integrity." * Helen Anderson, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) *"Capital is the most powerful force for even on the planet. This book talks about the balance needed for capitalism to survive." * Bill Thornhill, Editor, GlobalCapital *Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: The End; Chapter - 02: Circles and Zeros; Chapter - 03: Existing Leadership Models; Chapter - 04: Introducing ‘Zero’ Models; Chapter - 05: Zero State Thinking; Chapter - 06: Zeronomics; Chapter - 07: Zero Ego, Zero Gender; Chapter - 08: Zero Education; Chapter - 09: Where this Thinking Takes Us; Chapter - 10: Conclusions

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Book SynopsisThe pace of business is accelerating and the boundaries of the working day are becoming increasingly blurred. Managing shorter response times and greater volume forces people to focus on the immediate and the urgent, often at the expense of proactive or longer-term issues. Being 'busy being busy' means that there is no time to question whether there is a good connection between activity and effectiveness or whether the outcomes achieved are contributing to the delivery of current goals and objectives. Time to Think puts an end to all that! Drawing on the author's leading-edge experience of helping business and sports people to achieve their own definition of success, Time to Think provides clarity amidst confusion. Packed with ideas and exercises, its incisive 'how-to' content provides a realistic approach that will bring about lasting change. Beginning with a self-scoring skills analysis and focusing on sound principles and good practice, Time to Think creates the opportunity to review existing processes, tools and time utilisation. It addresses prioritisation by combining the three key steps of goal setting, task management and proactivity. It looks at delegation and meetings management, and tackles the contemporary issues of generating personal energy, managing email and working from home.Trade Review"If yours is a vibrant business, you will have too much to do. Your edge will come when you decide which things to commit to. Time to Think shows you how." Jonathan Andrew, CEO, Siemens Equipment Financing Europe "Time to Think is thought-provoking and immensely practical. It addresses the challenges of the 24/7 business world, recognising that whilst it is easy to be busy the real battle is to be effective!" Ian Licence, HR & Change Director, NPL

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Book SynopsisThe second book in Bob Gorzynski's acclaimed strategic thinking trilogy. Much of the current management thinking is dominated by fear - fear of failure, fear of recession, fear of competition, fear of making a mistake, fear of going out on a limb...To succeed in the new economy requires courage, conviction, and a willingness to take risks - not necessarily financial risks, but personal risks, by having "courage for the truth" and finding the new way which others have feared to tread. Bob Gorzynski, author, lecturer, and business adviser, explains how strategic leaders should change their mindset and plan for a sustainable future in the 21st century.Trade Review"Bob Gorzynski is unique in his ability to make you think differently." Robert Taylor, Founder of Strategic Negotiation Services (SNS) "Bob has gifted us another inspirational book." June Burrough, Founder and Director, Pierian Centre, Bristol "Bob is that rare creature, a strategic thinker possessing human values who also writes well." Dave Snowden, Founder, Cognitive Edge "I defy anybody to read this book and not be a better leader as a result." John Middleton, Senior Lecturer - Business and Management, Bath Spa University

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Book SynopsisConscious capitalism, authentic leadership and spirit in work are all parts of a movement that is calling out to leaders who want to make a difference through their work: leaders who want more meaning in their lives, who want personal success and worthwhile work. Enlightened Business offers a clear roadmap of strategies and tools that address day-to-day challenges in the workplace today. With varied examples and exercises it shows how timeless spiritual principles are key differentiators in creating high-performing work environments. Applying these principles will: Create a workplace culture that allows people to give of their best Generate trust from key stakeholders Increase customer loyalty and employee engagement Help you manage change while maintaining stability Resolve workplace conflict Trade Review'The call went out for more inspirational leadership. Joolz has heard that call and most importantly she has been responsive and this book is her response. In Enlightened Business, Joolz inspires you to a whole new possibility of the purpose of your work and leadership. Read, be inspired, and come home to the heart of you.' – Nick Williams, author of eight books including The Work We Were Born To Do'Do you want to find a way to be both spiritual and effective as a leader? This book gives you one idea per chapter theme which is tested and practical. Pick the ideas that you need right now and try them. Uncover and utilize your authentic presence and highest potential to make a difference in your life, your organization and in the world.' – Cindy Wigglesworth, author of best-selling book SQ21: The Twenty-One Skills of Spiritual Intelligence'The energy and creativity that derives from that state of consciousness that is greater than one's habitual self has always been said to be "ineffable". It is an experience that cannot be spoken about; as it says in the Tao and religions it can't be explained in logical linguistic linear ways. Joolz Lewis has connected these wisdoms into a useful, clearly articulated manual to help business people, leaders and managers of large organisations to tap into that experience and enable them to invest that energy into their organisation and people to develop entities that will succeed and grow for the good. If I'd had this leadership book during my time at M&S it would have given me the confidence to lead more from my intuition and with faith in my "purpose", and my leadership would have looked very different.' – Lord Andrew Stone, former Joint Managing Director of M&STable of ContentsForeword Preface Acknowledgements part one: leading from purpose Purpose: Your Personal and Business Mission Vision: Dare to Dream Faith: Beliefs and Values as Guiding Principles Alignment: Sow the Seeds and Plan Truth: Sell with Integrity Service: A Higher Purpose Discipline and Surrender: From Command and Control to Trust part two: leading with presence Commitment: Show Up! Authenticity: Get Real Mindfulness: Reduce Stress Inspiration: Get Creative Joy: Be Happy Compassion: Kindness at Work Gratitude: Show Appreciation part three: leading into potential Community: Find Your Tribe Seeking: Ask Better Questions Connection: Communication and Conflict Resolution Agility: Be the Change Grace: Create the Right Conditions Vulnerability: Be Willing to Fail Unity: Diversity in Oneness Final Thoughts Bibliography/Resources About the Author

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Book SynopsisDo you know where your organisation is heading and how your leadership will take it there? Do people working in your organisation always do what you want them to do? Is your team consistently enthusiastic, engaged and motivated to do its best? A Buzz in the Building will change the way you think about your business. The wisdom and stories gleaned from Kate Mercer's lifetime of working with business leaders make this book an engaging and inspirational read. Kate takes you through the mindsets and skills required to create an organisation that functions as smoothly and organically as a beehive. When you've read A Buzz in the Building you will know how to: create great teams of people who know where your organisation is going and are enthusiastic about playing their part in getting there; communicate so people do what you want them to do – willingly and without having to be chased all the time; and build a brilliant organisation that is as successful as the business it supports, that clients want to work with, and new employees want to join and stay part of.Trade Review"One year on from the work we did with you, the difference in our organisation, the atmosphere and the people is so marked. The whole place just sings." - Maggie Parkinson, Managing Director, Maggie White Ltd; "Through Leaders Lab's workshops and training we have developed a set of agreements around who is accountable and how work is delegated, and a set of behaviours and values which form the basis of the company's culture." - Andrew Sainsbury, Finance and Operations Director, Taste Connection LtdTable of ContentsIntroduction - Why this book right now? (Working communication skills: introduction - the skill of learning new skills); Chapter 1 - Your organisation isn't 'yours', and your problems aren't all about 'them' (Working communication skill no. 1: setting groundrules and holding effective meetings); Chapter 2 - 'Everybody wants promotion, but someone's got to do the work' (Working communication skill no. 2: working on your business); Chapter 3 - The knowledge - how a second generation company works (Working communication skill no. 3: setting SMART objectives); Chapter 4 - Are you managing or operating? (Working communication skill no. 4: managing your time); Chapter 5 - Maintaining the balance (Working communication skill no. 5: listening effectively); Chapter 6 - You're their leader, not their friend (Working communication skill no. 6: how to be assertive); Chapter 7 - You're their leader - but you're not there to tell them what to do (Working communication skill no. 7: learning to ask good questions); Chapter 8 - What can we count on you for? (Working communication skill no. 8: direct communication); Chapter 9 - The voice in your head (Working communication skill no. 9: tackling negative thoughts and limiting beliefs); Chapter 10 - What's your leadership style? (Working communication skill no. 10: holding one-to-one meetings with your direct reports); Conclusion - The whole picture; Leaders Lab

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Book SynopsisHow do your challenges inside and outside of work impact upon your emotions and your resilience? The emotional resilience of those involved in a business will contribute significantly to the organisation's success. This Authority Guide from leading emotional intelligence expert, Robin Hills, will help you change the way you think about yourself and the way you approach potentially difficult situations. You will be able to develop your own personal resilience and understand how to develop resilience within the hearts and minds of your team and your organisation.Trade Review'Robin's approach is to be gently inquisitive and engage with people in a professional supportive way which teases out key elements. This book will change your way of thinking.' -- John M. Fisher, Chartered Psychologist, Change Management and Leadership Development SpecialistTable of ContentsIntroduction - 1; Resilience versus coping - 9; From setback to comeback - 19; The characteristics of resilience - 33; The behaviours of resilience - 47; Action strategies to develop resilience - 57; Too much resilience - 65; Team resilience - 71; Organisational resilience - 77; References - 83; About the author - 87

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Book SynopsisBusiness results and meaningful work connect to impact effectiveness in our organisations and lives. Tim Johnson, founder of Meaningful Success, shows you how to integrate practical business thinking with practical personal development to build a global network through your business or charity. This Authority Guide blueprints how we can embrace the best elements of entrepreneurial drive and passion, enabling blame-free culture to lead teams and provide personal fulfilment for all those involved.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Part I - Building an effective organisation: 1; People: 11; Business model, process and systems: 17; Products and services: 23; Marketing and sales: 29; Connecting the quadrants: 37; Part II - Enhancing personal effectiveness: 43; Meeting ourselves: 51; Knowing what we want: 57; Putting it into practice: 63; Interacting with others: 67; Connecting the quadrants: 75; Meaningful success: 79; Conclusion: 83; About the author: 85

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Book SynopsisThis Authority Guide addresses how businesses can increase their performance, productivity and customer/staff satisfactionthrough focusing on engagement. Sue Mitchell, an authority in coaching and leadership development, shows you how to build a team who is committed, inspired and eager to deliver their best work in order to make a difference.Table of ContentsIntroduction: v; 1. Why engagement matters: 1; 2. Leadership to engage your people: 7; 3. Meaning - purpose, values, vision: 25; 4. Listen - really listen to understand: 29; 5. Communicate: 37; 6. Working to strengths: 43; 7. Coaching: 49; 8. Understanding mindset: 55; 9. The power of positive: 63; 10. Understanding motivation: 73; Resources and references: 81; About the author: 85

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Book SynopsisHow do you implement mindfulness in the workplace? Today's leaders and organisations need to develop an agile mindset and take bold risks. This Authority Guide shows you how to link mindfulness directly to business challenges and offers practical and accessible tools for change. Written by an expert on leadership, meditation and mindfulness, the book teaches you how to manage your inner landscape of thoughts, emotions and interruptions so that you can create a compassionate, innovative and sustainable working culture.Trade Review'Palma Michel's book is masterful: It is an easy read yet full of profound insights on how to apply simple mindfulness techniques to great effect at work. Palma's wisdom and calm presence shines through on every page. If you get the chance to meet her, you will know what I mean. At any rate, read this book; you will feel more grounded afterwards.' -- Jutta Tobias, Senior Lecturer, Innovation & Process Management, Cranfield School of ManagementTable of ContentsIntroduction: setting the scene; 1. My journey with meditation and how to use this book; 2. Changing times require new leadership skills; 3. Introduction to mindful leadership; Section 1: managing yourself; 4. The starting point is hacking your neurobiology; 5. Self-awareness as the first step to self-mastery; 6. Attention is a priced commodity; 7. Leaders are not paid to be busy; 8. Leadership presence as key leadership skill; Section 2: Managing others; 9. Authenticity builds trust and rapport; 10. Mastering communication; 11. Getting the most out of your team in times of uncertainty; 12. Building a culture in which creativity and innovation can flourish; Section 3: Effecting broader change; 13. Sustainability - acting now for tomorrow

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Book SynopsisAre you making the most of the greatest asset in your business? To make your good business a great business you need to have more than just a strong product or service. Having a high-performing team in your organisation is guaranteed to give you a competitive advantage. Andrew Jenkins helps you discover how to cultivate in your people the willingness to grow as individuals and as a group. Packed with easy-to-follow activities, exercises and models this Authority Guide explains how to build a high performing, collaborative, trusting and resilient team.Trade Review'Andrew Jenkins is an authority in his field of leadership development. As a senior regional leadership team we had the pleasure of working with Andrew when he delivered a high-performance teamwork programme with us. It was extremely well received by us all. We learned a lot about each other, both professionally and personally during Andrew's programme and his practical approach was very useful in continuing to build a high-performance leadership team. Having read Andrew's book we actually used many of the approaches to great effect that are included in Developing High Performance Teams as well as on his accompanying website. On the strength of this, I also invited Andrew to work alongside my own managers, with similarly impactful results individually and as a team. I highly recommend Andrew Jenkins to facilitate your team, as well as his highly useful book.' -- Richard, regional MD of a large, well-known international restaurant chain'Andrew Jenkins is an authority in his field. He worked with me to deliver a facilitated leadership development programme targeted to maximise the leadership potential within a team of senior managers. His very unique balance of emotional connectivity and commercial awareness means he is able to get 'under the skin' of already high-performing individuals and help them break through their personal ceilings to achieve their own next level of success. Andrew works with teams and in teams rather than on the periphery and his immersion techniques ensure that everyone takes some form of personal achievement away from working with him. We have used countless of his techniques from the book Developing High Performance Teams as well as the supporting website and I can highly recommend Andrew as an individual that can insert himself onto any team or leadership development journey and take them to a higher level than they perceived possible. Andrew blends substance with a style that is informal, engaging yet challenging all wrapped up into one highly experienced package that leads the team performance space.' -- Karen Turton, UK operations directorTable of ContentsIntroduction; Build trust; Harness conflict; Collaborate; Use feedback; Develop a growth mindset; Use purposeful language; Define values and behaviours, Have a team charter; Plan creatively; Team development programmes; Further reading; About the author

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Book SynopsisIn this Authority Guide you will explore how to set expectations, give and receive real-time feedback and, as managers, become mentors in your workplace. These are essential to building and sustaining an excellent performance culture. Work psychologist, Dr Gene Johnson, teaches you how to focus on a results-driven culture, how to build it and how to not get muddled up in the mechanics of the process.

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Book SynopsisLeaders in Lockdown is a unique insight from the women and men who were on the frontline of leading the business world's fight against Covid-19. From New York to Singapore to Hong Kong to the City of London, it captures a remarkable moment in time when the global economy was brought to a shuddering halt in the struggle to contain a deadly pandemic. These first-hand accounts of 100 days of lockdown tell stories of leadership in a crisis. They also share the wisdom of some of the world's most thoughtful business leaders as they predict how the world will change because of Covid-19. In these in-depth interviews, the leaders we hear from include New York Times CEO Mark Thompson; Unilever CHRO Leena Nair: care home leader Sir David Behan; Stagecoach founder Sir Brian Souter; Tata's people leader Nupur Mallick; WHOOP founder Will Ahmed; and trail blazing young venture capitalist Pocket Sun.

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Book SynopsisTake greater control of your brain to become more efficient, effective and successful. The brain often overcomplicates matters, leading you to feel overwhelmed and lacking in confidence. Yet you can take control. Your Brain is Boss is brimming with ideas and tools that can help simplify your working and personal life so that you can reach your goals. By reading this book you will be able to: understand the psychology and science behind how business relationships work; know how to improve your own behaviour and that of your team for greater effect; control your emotions rather than have them controlling you; solve problems creatively and communicate your ideas effectively; be more influential and consequently more valuable in your workplace; become a wealthier, healthier, happier person who is capable of achieving and maintaining a leadership position. Whatever stage you are at in your life or career, by understanding that your brain is boss, you will enhance your emotional, mental, physical and financial wellbeing.Trade Review"Pragmatic and readable, unlike many leadership/business books. It brings alive some key considerations which I have not seen covered with such authority elsewhere, so therefore breaks new ground." - Stephen Ingledew, former Managing Director, Standard LifeTable of ContentsIntroduction: 6; Chapter 1 - the foundation: 15; Chapter 2 - getting fit for the job: 33; Chapter 3 - upgrade your skills: 61; Chapter 4 - becoming exceedingly valuable: 79; Chapter 5 - powering up; 93; Chapter 6 - enhancing your communication skills: 109; Chapter 7 - boosting your message: 123; Chapter 8 - the ultimate goal: 139; Reading list: 56

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Book SynopsisTurn conflict into collaboration and differences into opportunities. Capture and harness the positive energy that different personalities and approaches bring to conquer the problems that can harm teamwork, productivity and engagement in your business. In this practical Authority Guide, mediation expert Jane Gunn will teach you all the essential skills you need to constructively manage change, challenges and crisis. Develop a deeper understanding of conflict and how to transform it, as you unlock the secret to true collaboration and promote a culture of respect, cooperation and success.

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Book SynopsisExplore the psychology behind what really motivates and influences your clients, colleagues and customers. Discover what makes people tick, how they perceive and react to different situations and why they behave the way they do. In this fast, focused guide, emotional intelligence expert Robin Hills reveals insights into motivation and how people perceive situations in business. As he unlocks the secrets of human nature you''ll learn how to inspire top performance, gain trust, win confidence and build lasting relationships - more effectively and with great results!

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Book SynopsisWhat’s stopping you being an outstanding leader? Continually adapting to change and still exceeding business goals is a consistent leadership challenge. Uncertainty and doubt, fear and frustration, anger and resentment, pressure and stress all stand in the way of getting the results you want. In this inspiring and practical guide, leadership expert Sarah Higgins will coach you in seven revolutionary strategies that will enable you to break through the fear-based barriers that hold you and your team back, so you can lead from the heart and build resilience in your team with: Gratitude – recognise and nurture strengths and success. Hope – unite purpose with passion so everyone feels inspired. Learning – value mistakes and feel powerful in the face of failure. Forgiveness – promote acceptance and collaboration, leading to resolution instead of blame. Enthusiasm – face every challenge and task with energy and positivity. Compassion – encourage insight and empathy valuing difference and individuality. Humility – embrace vulnerability and courage to build honesty, integrity and trust. With the Power of Love Leadership® you can build a highly motivated team that’s fearless and motivated to collaborate, create, inspire and innovate. You’ll think more clearly, make better decisions, push morale and productivity to unimaginable levels and navigate success with compassion, confidence and care. “This addresses issues that many leaders find difficult and it makes them easier to fix. It will make all leaders better at what they do.” - Andrew Payton – Finance Director “Fight and flight reactions can negatively impact our leadership. This is your opportunity to press the reset button. I did and I’m a better leader for it.” Dr Ava Easton – CEO “This has proven immensely valuable to me and my business. It is guaranteed to improve individual self-development and overall team cohesion.” Eileen Richards MBE – CEOTrade Review“Fight and flight reactions can negatively impact our leadership. This is your opportunity to press the reset button. I did and I’m a better leader for it.” -- Dr Ava Easton – CEO“This has proven immensely valuable to me and my business. It is guaranteed to improve individual self-development and overall team cohesion.” -- Eileen Richards MBE – CEO“This addresses issues that many leaders find difficult and it makes them easier to fix. It will make all leaders better at what they do.” -- Andrew Payton – Finance DirectorSarah’s coaching has been very valuable to me and in conjunction with the Power of Love Leadership model, I am more confident in my role as a result, knowing that there's no such thing as failure, it's just another result. This has given me the confidence to suggest new ideas without fear of worry or frustration if the initiative does not proceed.” Carolyn Thornley Yates: Head of Business Development – Hinckley and Rugby Building Society“I found the Power of Love Leadership Model extremely useful in overcoming challenges in the workplace. By understanding the route of the issue through the 7 love strategies of this model, overtime I was able to make the right choices which have had a positive impact for me.” Aarti Raj: Director – Pick Everard“Sarah’s ‘Power of Love Leadership’ really resonates with me, and the 7 love strategies really help me in my day to day role. For example, the ‘enthusiasm’ strategy has changed the way I react to stressful work situations. Because I respond to frustrating circumstances or comments with positivity, I get positivity back, which means I enjoy these challenges moments instead of resenting them.” Natalie Clemson: Director – Pick Everard“I recently attended a seminar run by Sarah Higgins during which she explained her Power of Love Leadership model. I had attended a number of zoom seminars about leadership during the pandemic all of which were great, but Sarah’s model literally blew me away. To learn to be an authentic leader who feels able to express at times their own doubts and difficulties to their team, to focus on the support and care you wish to give to your team members and their empowerment, rather than the fear you have that if you develop them, the competitors will take them away from you, and to realise that leadership can be a joyful pursuit rather than simply an onerous burden, was exactly what I needed at that point to move forwards through the pandemic into a different, thoughtful and loving style of leadership. Thank you, Sarah, for your inspiration and insight! Glynis Wright: Managing Director – Glynis Wright & Co Family Solicitors and Mediators“Sarah Higgins is insightful, supportive and promotes an aspirational approach which is underpinned by the Power of Love Leadership model.” Chris Reid: Head of Finance – Hinckley and Rugby Building Society“Throughout my coaching journey we have been using Sarah’s Power of Love leadership model for each situation we have discussed. I have found this very useful in terms of evaluating my approach or thoughts on each matter and also those of others I am working with and now use this model on a daily basis. Rachel Cheetham: Director, Contaminated Land – BWB Consulting“Power of Love Leadership is a great model for identifying fear-based behaviours, which can have an adverse effect on business. Together through coaching, we worked on understanding and removing these fears.” Leanne Bonner Cooker, MBE: - MD of Ebate“The Power of Love Leadership model has helped me to understand my emotions, make decisions and approach difficult situations with confidence and clarity.” Samantha Johnson, Former Head of Leadership Consulting, Harvey NashPower of Love of Leadership has enabled me to understand the emotions that go hand in hand with challenging situations and how to let go of these and use more effective strategies. As a result of Sarah’s coaching in this, I have more effective working relationships, I’m a more influential and strategic leader and I am successfully achieving my career goals. Elizabeth Hardwick Smith, HR Director, Pick Everard“Sarah’s coaching with the Power of Love Leadership Model, was so helpful in dealing with real everyday feelings, emotions and challenges. It was also beneficial in both my personal and professional life.” Ashiedu Joel: Non-Executive Director“Power of Love Leadership brings together the leader that we aspire to be in the organisation we want to work for. It is values led and therefore allows us to bring ourselves fully to the workplace and create a culture that our people will love and thrive in.” Colin Fyfe, Chief Executive Officer – Hinckley & Rugby Building Society“I had for a number of years been reliant on my instinct as a Leader to guide my decisions and conversations. In my personal Leadership journey, I had undertaken a broad range of Leadership Development and taken qualifications in Leadership, but I had never felt fulfilled in my search for a personal approach and Leadership style. That completely changed when I was introduced to the Power of Love Leadership through my coaching experience with Sarah Higgins. At last I have found a Leadership approach that blends perfectly with my own personal principles and enables me to achieve great results whilst also being true to my own convictions. Thank you, Sarah, for introducing me to the Power of Love Leadership and helping me to be a more effective and authentic Leader! Jane McCormack: Operations Manager – Loughborough University“This is by far the most well rounded and complete leadership strategy I have come across. I have absolutely loved learning about Power of Love Leadership with Sarah. The premise and model are so easy to understand and so immediately relatable to the work environment. Every element of the model provided instant insight into the motivations and drivers of others (and myself) and unlocked simple strategies for handling tricky situations and becoming a better leader providing high quality effective support and development to my team. Since learning about Power of Love Leadership I have adopted it as my number one strategy across all my relationships both in work and at home, I cannot recommend it highly enough.” Cassie Davison, Hospitality Industry Consultant“The concept of approaching decision making from the spectrum of love not fear is hugely powerful. Power of Love Leadership is an inspirational and thought-provoking approach to leadership.” Mehmooda Duke MBE DL: Chief Executive Officer - Moosa-Duke Solicitors“Understanding and working with the Power of Love Leadership Model has been a thought provoking and reflective tool that has given me a new understanding of how to lead. The model bases itself on understanding and self-awareness which then provides a variety of strategies and approaches to challenges that we all experience in work and life. Using the model to spend time being compassionate with yourself to then be compassionate with others with greater depth and understanding has been invaluable to me and made a real difference to my organisation.” Phillippa Chapman: Director of Services – Encephalitis Society“Our brains are hard-wired for fight or flight and sometimes our reactions to the people who look to us for leadership are less than they, and we, deserve. They are exactly that – reactions – and not considered responses based on some simple values: kindness, compassion, forgiveness. Most of us are good people, and we all aspire to these things. However sometimes the pressures of work, family life, carer-burden and a myriad of other things means we default to fight or flight in our responses. And do you know what’s worse? We usually don’t get the best outcome or the one we hoped for. The Power of Love Leadership is your opportunity to press the re-set button. I did and I’m a better person for it. Go on…as the saying goes…if you can be anything in the world, be kinder. Its free, and you’ll be a happier person, I promise.” Dr Ava Easton, Chief Executive, Encephalitis Society“I have been a CFO and Finance Director in a number of SME type businesses over the last 15 years and have worked with Sarah as she has developed the Power of Love Leadership model. I’m an accountant by profession and an analyst at heart, so understanding my emotional response to situations doesn’t come naturally, but this work has caused me to address various behaviours that were holding me back and making my teams less effective than they could have been. It has also made me re-assess my interactions with difficult, occasionally hostile people. Understanding (without excusing) their behaviour has enabled me to manage my relationships with them in a far more productive manner. The Power of Love Leadership model addresses issues that many leaders find difficult and makes them easier to fix. It will make all leaders better at what they do.” Andrew Payton – Finance Director, Loughborough Building Society“Sarah Higgins possesses a vast amount of experience in corporate coaching and over the years has developed effective leadership teams resulting in higher overall business success. It is through this knowledge and expertise that Sarah created the ‘Power of Love & Leadership’ model which has proved immensely valuable to both myself as a business owner and to my team members alike. The models outlook on positive leadership, fear and locus of control encourages individuals to reflect on the forces driving them forward or holding them back. Sarah’s ‘7 Love Strategies’ is something our team will be utilising going forward, delving into each strategy particularly compassion, gratitude and learning, which are guaranteed to promote individual self-development and overall team cohesion”. Eileen Richards MBE: CEO – Eileen Richards Recruitment

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Book SynopsisWhy do some people have no problem shouting about themselves to get business, yet you find it so difficult? You're great at what you do. You deliver an amazing product, a top-notch service and your clients and customers seem to love what you do. So why aren't you getting the opportunities that your rich talents deserve? Why do other people get all the breaks, even though they're not as good as you? The answer is simple â you're not blowing your own trumpet. In this enjoyable, engaging and highly practical book, self-confessed unnatural promoter Charlie Lawson shows you exactly how he overcame his own doubts and awkwardness to move beyond the negativity that's so often associated with self-promotion. Learning from his own hard-won experience, he'll empower you with the skills, confidence and mindset you need to: Promote your business by shouting about what you do. Talk effortlessly about why you're so good at it. Feel positive and proud to promote and sell yourself. Use smart self-promotion tactics that will attract new business. Persuade others to rave and shout about you, so you don't have to! Bigger business comes from better conversations, so make promoting yourself a little less nerve-wracking and a lot more rewarding as you unlock the power and potential of blowing your own trumpet.

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Book SynopsisA people person is someone who brings out the best in themselves and others. Is this you? Being a human in today’s world isn’t always easy. In the constant whirlwind of our demanding lives it’s all too common to lose sight of the bigger picture, to lose our connection to others and, most of all, to lose ourselves. It can leave us exhausted, overwhelmed and questioning whether this is as good as it gets. But there is another way. It’s a kind, brave and brilliant way which energises and empowers you to bring out the best in yourself, others and make the world a better place. Using a unique and exciting blend of proven psychology, the latest neuroscience, traditional wisdoms, and bang-up-to-date leadership best practice, Lara Cullen redefines what it means to be a people person in today’s disconnected world and shows how three simple ways of being can release you to: Be happier and more successful doing what you love Reduce stress, boost wellbeing and build resilience Lead and inspire with authenticity and impact Grow in confidence and self-acceptance Create healthy boundaries for improved relationships Find more meaning and purpose in life and work Make no mistake, this isn’t a book about social skills or how to work a room. This is a smart and powerful framework for living, working and leading that equips and inspires you to truly be yourself, at your best and to help others do the same. The world is waiting. Are you ready?Trade ReviewPractical, readable and meticulously researched. An utterly compulsive read. Written with Lara’s characteristic warmth, in a world awash with personal development books, this genuinely stands out from the crowd. The ultimate guide to being a better person and bringing out the best in those around you. I’ll be dipping back in and out of it again and again. - Marie ClaireTeaching people how to bring out the best in themselves, and others, this clear and concise guide is divided into sections based on Lara’s maxim, Be Kind, be Brave, be Brilliant. It weaves together psychology, neuroscience, wellbeing and leadership best practise in an easy-to-follow framework. Illustrated with people’s anecdotes, this excellent book promotes self-acceptance, inclusivity, and compassion. - The Irish ExaminerHow to Be A People Person isn’t about working a room or getting a promotion, but about steps to finding your best self, taking in all elements of life and in all its imperfections. Subtitled Be Kind. Be Brave. Be Brilliant, it’s full of advice and practical steps, and might be just what you need as you begin to navigate re-entry into the office, your social circle or life in general. - The Irish Independent, rated as a 'necessity purchase'

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Book SynopsisWhat is the elusive factor that will elevate the impact of your most important work? You are an expert in your field whose clients love what your business does. Business is good, yet your intuition tells you that something is missing. You could do more and Build Better Business, but how? Mastery is the key. Mastery has a remarkable power. Mastery defines who you are rather than just what you do. The insights you develop focus your knowledge, skills and experience and inspire trust. Mastery unleashes the power of word of mouth and your influence spreads far beyond your work. Mastery frees you to create the business you have always aspired to lead.Trade Review"The insights, inspiration and encouragement you need to map and complete your journey to mastery." - Steve Bustin, International Speaker“Reading this book is like having access to William Buist’s expert mentoring skills at your fingertips.” Amanda Vickers, CEO, Speak First“Sprinkled with thought-provoking examples, contexts, stories and many great ‘ah-ha!’ moments to help you be at your best.” - Derek Bishop, Co-Founder, Culture Consultancy

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Book SynopsisIn this eye-opening and engaging book, founder and chief executive of REAL Success, Paul Harris, examines some of the hard truths and challenges behind why so many farm owners and managers struggle to maintain a thriving, happy and loyal workforce. The lessons and learning uncovered throughout this captivating story will help you think differently about your team and your role as a leader. Whether you’re working with family members, long-term employees or casual hired hands, you’ll see how careful listening and communication, as well as embracing the diversity and difference in your team, are key to creating a happy, supportive and successful working environment for everyone involved. Tensions and conflicts are rising on Peter’s farm, putting team and family dynamics under enormous pressure. Then a potentially devastating event forces everyone to reflect on their beliefs and attitudes. With help from the enigmatic ‘Chairman’ and driven by Peter’s wife’s deep desire to keep the family together and their business alive, the whole team comes together on an odyssey of change that will transform them, the farm and everyone’s future. Throughout the story you’ll discover insights and takeaways about how small changes in style and slight shifts in mindset can make a huge difference to the success of your team and how they feel about working with you, putting you, your farm and your team on course to a brighter future.Trade Review“A simple story with a powerful message.” Mike King – farm owner, Two Pools Farm“This story is typical of many farming families and teams.” Austin Knowles - farm owner, Hollings Hill Farm“This may be the making of your business. Read the story with an open mind to understand your team and your family.” Rupert Major - farm owner, Major Farming

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Book SynopsisSometimes being an effective leader can feel like an impossible task. But imagine knowing you already have everything you need to succeed; you just need to change how you’re looking at things. Over 10 years in the making and the result of a unique leadership perspective, The Scavenger Mindset provides leaders with hope and ambition in the face of today’s complex challenges. A refreshingly original and honest way to get the best from any team and maximise results, it suggests a more effective role for leaders even when resources like money, people, time and inspiration feel in worryingly short supply. In this highly motivating guide, Clare Richmond provides a persuasive mix of her own grassroots experiences, highly practical tips and illuminating case studies to demonstrate the huge impact a scavenger mindset can have on your ability to lead any team to success. By learning to think a bit differently, a scavenger mindset will empower you to: Unlock talent within yourself and your team Release new levels of innovation, creativity and positivity Embrace uncertainty by building a transformative sense of community Save time, money and find more fulfilment and happiness in your role The Scavenger Mindset is an energising and exciting call for leaders to abandon outdated leadership styles, take a step back, look again and shine a bright light on the power of potential and possibility. Through courage, curiosity and creating the right conditions, you can achieve what you want with what you already have. Everything you need is in your hands; you just need to learn how to see it.

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