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Book SynopsisDo you want to achieve success in your personal and professional endeavours? The first step is to see a reality where success is possible. Only when we choose to believe we live in a world in which challenges can be overcome, in which our behaviour matters, and in which change is possible can we summon all our drive, energy, and emotional and intellectual resources to make that change possible.In Before Happiness, Shawn Achor, former Harvard professor, and bestselling author of The Happiness Advantage introduces a groundbreaking new theory about success and human potential.Achor shows how a positive mindset is the best predictor of motivation, engagement and performance in the workplace and in your personal life and offers five practical, actionable strategies for creating this mindset that will make us more successful at work and at home:1)Add vantage points how to select the most valuable reality2)Map to success mapping success greatly i

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Book SynopsisA proven approach for helping leaders and teams work together to achieve better decisions, greater commitment, and stronger results More than ever, effective leadership requires us to work as a team, but many leaders struggle to get the results they need.Table of ContentsPreface xiWho this book is for, what it is about, and why I wrote it. 1 How Well Does Your Team Really Work? 1 Why does a group of smart leaders so often create a less-than-smart team? This chapter describes how the mindset leaders use can get them and their team stuck. It explains why adopting a mutual learning set of values and assumptions gets you and your team unstuck so that you get more done and achieve your goals. 2 How You and Your Team Get Stuck: The Unilateral Control Approach 25 When you and your team try to achieve your goals by unilaterally controlling the situation, you get the very results you’ve been trying to avoid. This chapter enables you to compare your own mindset and behaviors to those of a unilaterally controlling leader, so you can understand the mindset from which you are operating. 3 Getting Unstuck to Get Results: The Mutual Learning Approach 49 When you shift to a mutual learning mindset, you and your team operate from a more productive set of values and assumptions. These include being transparent, curious, accountable, and compassionate, and creating informed choice. This chapter demonstrates how that mindset generates common understanding that transforms decision making to produce better team performance, stronger team working relationships, and work that is satisfying and motivating. 4 Getting the Puzzle Pieces on the Table: Mutual Learning Behaviors 1–4 87 How you think is how you lead. This chapter provides detailed guidance on how to put the mutual learning mindset into action through four mutual learning behaviors: state views and ask genuine questions, share all relevant information, use specific examples and agree on what important words mean, and explain your reasoning and intent. See how these behaviors lead you and your team to higher quality decisions, shorter implementation time, and greater commitment and trust. 5 Putting the Puzzle Together: Mutual Learning Behaviors 5–8 109 Continuing from Chapter Four, this chapter provides detailed guidance on how to put the mutual learning mindset into action through four more mutual learning behaviors: focus on interests not positions, test assumptions and inferences, jointly design next steps, and discuss undiscussable issues. 6 Designing for Mutual Learning 143 How you design—or redesign—your team shapes whether your team gets the results you want or the results you’re trying to avoid. See how to enhance your team structures, processes, and context to get more effective decision making, less unproductive conflict, and greater commitment. 7 Dealing With Common Team Challenges 177 Most teams face challenges that are easily addressed by using a mutual learning approach. This chapter describes how to apply the mutual learning mindset and behaviors to deal with these challenges, including keeping team meetings on track, speaking with one voice as a team, preventing end runs, and giving and receiving feedback. 8 Becoming a Smarter Leader 199 Have you decided to become a smarter leader through mutual learning? This chapter helps you take stock of what you want to achieve, develop an action plan for what you want to change and why, and prepare to talk with your team about your changes. Together these steps will help you engage your team to support your leadership change. 9 Becoming a Smarter Team 215 Your team has greater power to get better results when you and the team decide to change together. The stakes are higher, but so are the rewards. This chapter provides specific steps to help you and your team take stock of what the team wants to achieve, develop a team action plan for change, and plan for team conversations to begin the change. Together, these steps will help you create a team whose results exceed the sum of its parts. Notes 233 Acknowledgments 241 About the Author 245 Index 247

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Book Synopsis***BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS - FINALIST 2021*** Be Less Zombie distils 10 years of field research amongst some of the world''s leading innovators into a pragmatic, actionable toolkit. Designed for managers who need more remarkable innovation with repeatable, scalable approaches, it shows readers how to: De-risk bolder, more profitable innovation Make innovation a predictable and measurable capability Equip managers with essential tools and skills for leading innovation and transformation Help teams find new capacity and energy to deliver today''s business whilst discovering tomorrow''s Turner's research also delves beyond the business world. He brings insights from a wide range of unexpected, expert sources including a guerrilla negotiator, a cage-fighter trainer, an X-Factor coach, a senior emergency room doctor, and a fashion designer. His ''Turn It On'' innovation framework gives leaders and managers tooTable of ContentsAbout the Author xv Acknowledgements xvii Introduction: Unicorns vs Zombies xix Part One Innovation Strategy For Pragmatists 1Innovation is an argument inside most companies –frail, new ideas versus the overwhelming power of the status quo. An innovation strategy helps create an environment where new ideas can emerge and thrive. It is the single-most important way to build and sustain innovation performance. And it doesn’t have to be difficult. 1 The Power of Strategic Intentionality 3 2 The Do-Or-Die Issue of Innovation Performance 8 3 Money Talks 12 4 The Innovation that Customers Buy 15 5 HowMuch Innovation is Enough? 17 6 The Future is Coming Ready or Not 27 7 DetectingWeak Signals from the Future 29 8 Blurred Vision 38 9 What Does the Future Actually Mean? 41 10 The Future and Its Naysayers 47 11 Leading from the Future 49 12 Innovation Strategy: Turn It On 51 13 Quick-Start Innovation StrategyWorkshop 53 Part Two Turning on a Fast-Track Innovation Process 59Great innovation rarely happens without a clear and effective process. This section shares the practical tools used by global innovation leaders that your team can begin using today. 14 Why Zombies Hate Innovation Process 61 15 Starting with Insight: The Innovation Particle 65 16 ‘Why’ MattersMoreThan ‘What’ with Customer Insight 72 17 Working with Customer ‘Progress’ Insights 81 18 Framing Great Opportunities 93 19 Catalytic Questions 100 20 Hot Love 109 21 Preparing for Greatness 111 22 Running a Creative Session 122 23 How to Choose the Right Ideas 126 24 The ‘Five-Day Brainstorm’ 134 25 Tracking Idea Progress 137 26 Overcoming the Execution Problem 140 27 Innovation Rocket Fuel 144 28 Innovation Trapdoors 149 29 If You Only Read One Chapter… 166 30 ShowMe theMoney? 191 31 Dead on Arrival 198 32 Your Great Idea Isn’t Enough 224 Part Three Building Your People’s Innovation Capabilities 235Most organisations want more innovation but few equip their people to actually deliver it. This section provides practical strategies, roadmaps and case studies to help your people out-innovate your competitors. 33 Enabling Ingenuity 237 Part Four Time,Money and Talent: How to Resource Innovation 249Business-as-usual makes little provision for bolder innovation.This section helps you rethink how resources are managed and allocated so that the future has a greater chance of showing up. 34 Who Does It and Who Pays for It? 251 Part Five Innovation Culture for Realists 267Culture has been defined as ‘what is ordinary’. Yet most companies demand extraordinary innovation to emerge from their status quo set-ups. This section shows how to move beyond a one-size-fits-all culture to where bigger ideas can emerge and thrive on a repeatable basis. 35 Calibrating Culture to Outcome 269 36 BeMore Human 275 37 If Culture Feels tooWoolly, Switch to ‘Space’ 279 38 Bold Ideas aren’t Born on Stage 283 39 Next-Level Creative Culture 292 40 Innovation Fight Club 309 41 Driving with the Handbrake On 317 Part Six Leading an Innovation Reformation 325Innovation is regularly cited as a top three priority amongst leaders, yet the vast majority of their training and experience is in business-as-usual management. This section provides practical tools for leaders who need to lead their organisations to a new level of innovation performance. 42 The Innovation LeadershipMandate 327 43 Innovation Never ‘Just Happens’ 329 44 Mapping the Leadership Territory 332 45 To Boldly Grow 339 46 It Takes a Leader 341 47 You are a User Experience 344 48 Confronting Personal Relevance 352 49 Enduring the Bumps 356 Part Seven Turn It On, Turn It Up 359You’ve read the book and are ready to start. But where do you begin? What does ‘Day One’ look like? This section provides some pragmatic starting points to turn on and turn up your innovation performance. 50 Turning It On 361 Index 369

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Book SynopsisWith artificial intelligence on the rise, the way we run our organisations will changeand drastically. But what exactly will that future look like? And who will take the leading role: machines or people?In this compelling new book, leading management guru David De Cremer identifies the key areas where algorithms will collide with human skills, and assesses the likely outcomes.Will your next boss be a robot? Can an AI boss display the human qualities that define a good leader: compassion, empathy, imagination, ethics, and strategic awareness?Drawing on his own research findings, and those from thought leaders around the world, the author presents fascinating insights into the challenges that an automated work environment poses for organisations of the future.Leadership by Algorithm offers some startling conclusions that make clear the true nature of the power struggle between man and machine. It also identifies the leadership qualities needed to deal with this struggle most effectively.

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Book SynopsisForeword by Chip Conley, Co-Founder of the Modern Elder AcademyLegacy can seem far off and out of reach, but it doesn't happen at journey's end and it's not only for the rich and famous. Legacy is now, and this book shows leaders how you can find and leave meaning on a daily basis. Jann E.Freed, PhD,introduces her Breadcrumb Legacy framework, a radical but pragmatic approach, made up of small actions you consciously take over time that accumulate into the trail, or legacy, you'll leave behind.Breadcrumb Legacy is also a mindset, an awareness of the impact you're having on your relationships, your organization, and your family, in every communication and interaction.This book is the guide to leaving a trail of meaning throughout your life and career. Based on in-depth interviews, Breadcrumb Legacy provides inspiration and practical stories for living a life worth remembering.Trade Review"I love this book. It’s a powerful reminder that one’s legacy isn’t something left at the end of one’s days. It’s left every day in little ways. The sum of all those little things is how we’re remembered and how we contribute. Jann Freed’s Breadcrumb Legacy is chock full of meaningful insights, sage advice, provocative questions, and engaging stories. It’s also great fun to read…the kind of book where you can turn to almost any page and find something meaningful and memorable. I highly recommend it to everyone interested in leading a life that makes a difference to self and others."Jim Kouzes, coauthor of the bestselling The Leadership Challenge and Executive Fellow, Doerr Institute for New Leaders, Rice University"Jann Freed has devoted her life to helping people live with meaning. Her book Breadcrumb Legacy can help you leave a trail of daily meaning that will make you proud."Mark Levy, Founder, Levy Innovation LLC"We talk a lot about legacy these days, but usually later in life. Jann Freed advocates instead that we think of legacy as the impact we have as a result of daily small actions—breadcrumbs. Adopting this frame can make us better people and more effective leaders. I believe Jann's book will have a long shelf life because it can change how you live your life every day."Sally Helgesen, author of How Women Rise, The Female Advantage, and The Web of Inclusion "My mission is to help successful people achieve positive, lasting behavioral change; for themselves, their people, and their teams. My goal is to help them make their lives a little better! Jann’s book, Breadcrumb Legacy: How Great Leaders Live a Life Worth Remembering, has really spoken to me as a chance to be thinking about how my positive influence will outlive me. Not only does Jann show readers how 'legacy thinking' can be used as a driving force for daily life, but also how legacy happens in 'crumbs' that accumulate over time. I highly recommend this book and believe in the lasting impact it can have on your life!"Marshall Goldsmith, one of the world’s leading executive coaches and the New York Times best-selling author of Triggers, Mojo, and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There"There are numerous books about leadership and living a quality life. But Jann Freed’s Breadcrumb Legacy: How Great Leaders Live a Life Worth Remembering integrates these concepts in ways that will help people of all ages live fully and well. She addresses critical topics that are too often ignored: death, relationships, purpose and meaning, the shadow side of the ego. She offers practical exercises to help you live your best life at home and at work. Breadcrumb Legacy shows how to leave a legacy by living a life that matters, now and into the future."Parker J. Palmer, author of Let Your Life Speak, The Courage to Teach, and On the Brink of Everything"Leadership in the world of business today isn’t just about business: i’s about the pursuit of harmony among the different parts of life in a way that brings others along with you toward your vision of a better tomorrow. Jann Freed’s Breadcrumb Legacy has essential ingredients for realizing this aspiration, at any stage of life. Through research, interviews, and personal stories, Jann shows how to cultivate a meaningful legacy by living a life worth remembering every day."Stew Friedman, author of Total Leadership and Professor of Management Practice Emeritus, The Wharton School"Servant leaders should be thinking about how their words and actions affect others. Leaders who truly serve and empower others live a life worth remembering. Jann’s concept of viewing legacy—moment by moment—on a daily basis as a way to guide how we act, say, and do is a great contribution. We live and leave our legacy now not later. The sooner we understand this, the better."Howard Behar, Former president of Starbucks Coffee Company and author of It's Not About The Coffee: Leadership Principles from a Life at Starbucks "Living one’s best life is a ‘long game’ and our actions accumulate. But as Jann Freed shows, building our legacy happens every day. We have the power to choose wisely, live intentionally, and use legacy as our guiding light."Dorie Clark, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game and executive education faculty at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business "Several years ago, I started my Friday Forward newsletter in the form of a weekly email to my Acceleration Partners team. After reading Breadcrumb Legacy, I realize these emails are breadcrumbs—pieces of my leadership legacy I leave each week. Breadcrumb Legacy identifies how to raise your game, bring the best out of others, and leave a lasting impact. Everyone wants to make a difference in life, but too many of us wait too long to do it. Breadcrumb Legacy reminds us that we can create legacy, in small morsels, every day." Robert Glazer, author of Elevate and Founder and Board Chairman of Acceleration Partners"You often hear celebrities, when interviewed by journalists, asked the question ‘How do you want to be remembered?' This isn’t just a question for celebrities. All of us should think about it. We will be remembered if we act each day as if our choices matter. Jann shares how to act thoughtfully, breadcrumb by breadcrumb, and live a life with remembering." Suzanne Bates, author of All the Leader You Can Be: The Science of Achieving Extraordinary Executive Presence"If you have ever wondered about what people will think of you when you are out of their lives, you are thinking the ‘L’ word: legacy. Breadcrumb Legacy is a terrific resource for determining how to think about, plan, and live a life that will be remembered—not because you were great, but because you helped those around you live better lives. Packed with stories and interviews, Breadcrumb Legacy will make you think about how you can make a positive difference."John Baldoni, author of Grace Notes: Leading in an Upside-Down World"As I always say to my executive coaching clients, as well as to the students in my NYU and Columbia leadership graduate courses: Think about what you would want people to say about you at your ‘retirement party’…and then determine what it is that you will actually need to do between now and then to make that vision a reality. Towards this end, in her wonderful new book, Breadcrumb Legacy, leadership expert Jann Freed turns that mission into a metaphor of mindset, meaning, and moments that will inspire us to live our best lives and become our best selves…while leaving behind a trail of wisdom and inspiration for others to follow."Todd Cherches, CEO of BigBlueGumball and author of VisuaLeadership: Leveraging the Power of Visual Thinking in Leadership and in Life"Many people think about legacy toward the end of their career or the end of life. ‘Dr. Jann’ Freed challenges us to think differently. No matter what age you are, she advocates thinking of legacy daily as your North Star—a compass to guide your thoughts and actions to stay on your right path. Filled with her own stories and supplemented by insights from a variety of leaders, Breadcrumb Legacy provides a roadmap for integrating leading with living. Be sure to sample Dr. Jann’s ‘breadcrumb ingredients,’ exercises and practical tips on applying the chapter concepts. These can help you along the journey for becoming the best version of yourself at work and in every other aspect of life."Pamela S. Harper, Founding Partner & CEO of Business Advancement Inc., author of Preventing Strategic Gridlock, and co-host of Growth Igniters® Radio"It is easy to forget that everywhere we go, others are experiencing us. It's only when we remember how we show up matters, that we can be more intentional about what we say, what we do, and how we act. Jann Freed’s concept of Breadcrumb Legacy reminds us that we are leaving ‘crumbs’ every day that make an impression—good or bad. Breadcrumb Legacy is about showing up and being present so that you are living in the way you want to be remembered, and doing this day after day, which accumulates into a life well lived."Rob Salafia, author of Leading From Your Best Self: Develop Executive Poise, Presence, and Influence to Maximize Your Potential"Leaving a legacy is the great task of later life, and Breadcrumb Legacy: How Great Leaders Live a Life Worth Remembering is a timeless testament to what must be done. While other books talk about legacy, Jann shows us how to live a life in the way you want to be remembered."Harry "Rick" Moody, retired Vice President for Academic Affairs, AARP"Breadcrumb Legacy is a guidebook for old souls who want to make a difference every day of their lives. Jann’s inspiring message is that building a legacy is a developmental task and it’s never too early (or late) to begin. This is a must-have for the conscious aging library and a wonderful addition to the impressive body of literature coming out of the Sage-ing movement."Carol Orsborn, PhD, author of The Making of an Old Soul and Older, Wiser, Fiercer"Jann Freed knows that what you choose to do is important, but she knows also that how you choose to be is even more important. And she knows that the small everyday things you choose to do will define, to a great extent, how you choose to be, because those everyday actions which she calls ‘breadcrumbs’ become the evidence of your character and the legacy of your leadership, day after day. We need this message now more than ever. Bravo, Jann!"James A. Autry, author of The Servant Leader: How To Build A Creative Team, Develop Great Morale, And Improve Bottom-Line Performance"Today's world is aching for greater meaning and impact. But too many of us wait too long before we realize we don't have enough. In Breadcrumb Legacy, Jann Freed wisely advocates for the small steps we can each take every day to amass a significant impact on the world around us. If you want to ensure your indelible fingerprint is left on the world in ways you'd be proud to have others emulate, read this book slowly."Ron Carucci, Managing Partner at Navalent, author of To Be Honest and Rising to Power"We don’t achieve immortality by acquiring things for ourselves. Rather, we achieve immortality by using our time and talents to help others grow. Our legacy is found in the breadcrumbs. The little notes of love we put in our kid’s lunchbox. The hot coffee we give to a homeless man. Jann Freed’s superb book Breadcrumb Legacy is a gift to anyone who’s ready to craft a life worth remembering."John P. Weiss, author of An Artful Life: Inspirational Stories and Essays for the Artist in Everyone"Legacy, and writing legacy letters,had been the focus of my work for the last 25 years, when I took on the mission of giving women their voices in writing. Breadcrumb Legacy includes legacy letters and more. Jann sees life through a legacy perspective and you will find legacy values on every page of her inspirational and down to earth new book. Jann stands on the shoulders of those who renewed interest in legacy in the last century. Her focus on leadership and ‘breadcrumbs’ takes legacy literature to a new level. Jann’s book has both legacy concepts, the bread, and exercises and tips, breadcrumbs, to bring the concepts to daily life. I recommend her book to all adults, young people and elders."Rachael A. Freed, LICSW, LMFT, founder of Life-Legacies and author of Heartmates, A Guide for the Partner and Family of the Heart Patient; Women’s Lives, Women’s Legacies: Passing Your Beliefs and Blessings to Future Generations; The Legacy Workbook for the Busy Woman; and Your Legacy Matters"Jann is a powerful ally and leader in my quest to enable people to make the second half of life their best, their most meaningful and their most impactful. What Breadcrumb Legacy: How Great Leaders Live a Life Worth Remembering provides is the practical and aspirational methods and mindsets to embrace to leave a meaningful legacy, and to enjoy the most relevant and purposeful years of one’s life. This book should be required reading for all stages of life because each stage is a gift."Paul Long, Founder New Way Forward"It is easy to forget that everywhere we go others are experiencing us. It's only when we remember how we show up matters, that we can be more intentional about what we say, what we do, and how we act. Jann Freed’s concept of Breadcrumb Legacy reminds us that we are leaving “crumbs” every day that make an impression—good or bad. Breadcrumb Legacy is about showing up and being present so that you are living in the way you want to be remembered and doing this day after day which accumulates into a life well lived".Rob Salafia, Author, Leading From Your Best Self (McGraw-Hill)"Leaving a personal legacy has become top of mind for people of all ages, as we all have faced mortality over the last several years. Jann Freed has developed a bold new approach to your legacy that will serve as a compass as we seek our True North."Bill George, author of True North, Emerging Leader Edition, Executive Fellow, Harvard Business School and former CEO, Medtronic Table of ContentsAuthor BiographyForeword by Chip ConleyAcknowledgmentsChapter 1: What Breadcrumbs Are You Leaving Behind?Chapter 2: Why Get Up in the Morning?Chapter 3: Drop Your ToolsChapter 4: Become a NobodyChapter 5: Death through a Different LensChapter 6: Who’ll Help You Move the Couch?Chapter 7: Enjoy Every SandwichChapter 8: What Would Elmer Do?EpilogueBreadcrumb Legacy ManifestoList of IntervieweesBreadcrumbs for Further ThoughtIndex

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Book SynopsisTransformation by definition is a radical change in outcome â not incremental small movements. Too often organizations claim to have a transformation organization yet little to no evidence of achieving anything close to the level of significant change from their prior state, let alone compared to its own industryâs performance. What are the principles that exist in every transformation?This book details those principles found across industries including highly competitive automotive global competitors to local healthcare large and small. Leading radical improvement demands leadership âœmuscle, mentality, and motivation.â It demands practice, repetition, and building muscles to âœliftâ organizations often facing heavy resistance. Leaders who excel in transformative change achieve a mental state envisioning the future, blocking out disruptions, and help others see the same view of a largely different future. In this book, the author coaches leaders on how to build the muscle, mental state, and motivate oneself and the organization to achieve radical change and focuses on radical improvement against industry competitors. Detailed examples in healthcare, manufacturing, aviation, automotive, and financial services are included to help those who struggle to achieve changes. The author shares his experiences in each of these industries as leaders learned and applied the principles of leading transformations. Appendix material include forms and templates to make it easy for the reader to understand and apply the principles discussed. A leadership self-assessment tool is included and becomes not only a current state baseline, but it also provides a strategic roadmap to build transformational leadership principle skills. The author shares screen navigation in Minitab in how to measure, do measurement system analyses and create in real time. Example dashboards and visual management techniques are also included.

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Book SynopsisThis book focuses on seeing how justice, equality, diversity and inclusion (JEDI) presently shows in existing spaces, how to retrofit existing spaces to improve JEDI through green design, as well as design new green spaces with a focus on JEDI. JEDI for gender, race, culture, age, and ability show in public and private site design, more so in their lack of equality in green design.The effects of JEDI show in the lack of:-- healthy food and agriculture.-- green spaces in areas of people with lower economic means.-- community green design in redlined areas.-- community green design in areas of hi ratio of immigrants.-- green design in areas with a dominance of people who are BIPOC.-- green design affects the health of people with lower incomes.-- easy access for people to waterfronts and other public comforts.-- access to public recreational design.-- ease of access for people who have different abilities for mobility, seeing and reading English.Addressing JEDI can be designed directly into sites as integral in the design process (not as an afterthought or gesture), through retrofitting existing sites as well as for new site design. Exploring healthy approaches to the important topic of equality is an important step in acknowledging the lack of JEDI and exploring designs for improved inclusion. This involves listening to people; and creatively exploring design for diversity and inclusion for gender, race, culture, age, ability; and economic range.This book gives readers a way to not only understand JEDI in greening but also to understand how to develop inclusive approaches to design. The two basic site types in this book are- existing spaces which greening design is applied to afterwards; and upcoming spaces which greening design can be built into the space. The first type of retrofitting greening into existing space can also be combined with the second type of space (new designs). There are examples of both types throughout the book.

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Book SynopsisBalancing organization and engagement is the cornerstone of a workplace where supervisors and their teams can genuinely thrive. Effective organization goes beyond checking boxes and meeting quotasâitâs about creating an environment where clear direction and supportive leadership enable everyone to do their best work. Supervisors play a pivotal role in this dynamic, navigating their own tasks while guiding their teams and meeting the expectations of clients and higher management. The challenge is maintaining this balance, managing projects, and leading with limited time and resources. Success demands more than good intentions; it requires strong organizational skills to foster harmony, streamline efforts, and reduce stress. However, even the most meticulously organized supervisor canât optimize their teams without veritable engagement. Lasting success comes from integrating structure with human connection. A great supervisor allocates resources effectively and builds an atmosp

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Book SynopsisThe need for restructuring and transforming business practices for the benefit of humanity and the environment is a major theme of this book. Interactivity and connectedness of people and things/data is transforming everything. Many organizations, even the traditional ones, have entered a process of transformation through innovation and rethinking their business models, which affects the way leaders communicate, lead, and co-create.Brilliant leadership is a new intellectual framework to guide strategists, gamechangers, senior executives, and aspiring leaders. This new framework is based on our current work on leadership development and focuses on what it means to become a brilliant leader. Brilliant leaders have an authentic personality, the willingness to engage people/teams, inspire others, facilitate (co-)innovation, and commit to making significant contributions (humanity, environment, ethics), and be relevant. The framework is also consistent with the United Nations Sust

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Book SynopsisIn recent years, the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on fostering new forms of entrepreneurship has become increasingly evident. Entrepreneurs worldwide are harnessing the capabilities of AI to develop innovative solutions and create businesses that address pressing challenges. Despite the growing recognition of AI's potential, there exists a crucial need to deepen understanding and awareness surrounding how individuals are leveraging AI to establish novel ventures. Many entrepreneurs are pioneering initiatives that deploy AI technologies to tackle complex problems. This challenge revolves around the imperative to explore, document, and comprehend the diverse ways in which AI is driving the emergence of new businesses, solving real-world problems, and reshaping the entrepreneurial landscape. It underscores the necessity for entrepreneurs, researchers, and the wider community to grasp the transformative role of AI in fostering innovation and enabling the creation of b

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Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive leadership development book that reimagines the classical elements of Earth, Air, Water, and Fire as metaphors for effective leadership principles. The project focuses on helping leaders unlock their leadership potential by grounding their practices in these elemental principles. Each element represents a principle. Earth symbolizes core values and grounded mindsets, Air relates to overcoming adversity and perseverance, water embodies adaptability and change processes, and fire represents innovation, motivation, decision-making, and risk management. The book weaves personal anecdotes, case studies, supporting research, and actionable strategies to provide a holistic guide for leadership growth. The structure of the book is built around four major chapters, each dedicated to one of the elements. Within each chapter, the content is organized into multiple case studies of real-world leaders. For example, the Earth chapter analyzes Howard Schultzâs leadership at Starbucks and Indra Nooyiâs value-driven leadership at PepsiCo. Each case study includes sections on the relevance (why it matters), supporting research, and actionable strategies. This bridges the theoretical world with the practical application of lived experiences. Readers are encouraged to take part in the interactive tasks within each chapter for the purpose of optimizing their organizations. Key benefits of the book include the ability to integrate timeless principles with contemporary leadership challenges. By drawing on the elements the project offers leaders a framework for making decisions that are both ethical and effective. From focusing on core values (missions, visions, etcâ) to build resilience based on trust, to transparent communication when facing adversity as a highly effective team, to preparing teams for change (both expected and unexpected), and to igniting passion and driving for innovative and collaborative risk management, the chapters offer a balanced approach to leadership that is adaptable across various fields. In addition, the project stands out for its integration of reflective exercises and research-backed strategies. Leaders are invited to refine their approaches, using the tools and strategic planning templates provided. This combination makes the project an indispensable guide for those looking to lead with authenticity and impact. Moreover, its diverse range of case studies allows readers to draw insights from leaders across industries, making the lessons ubiquitous and implementable in a variety of organizations.

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Book SynopsisPacked with self-assessments, applications, and exercises, Leadership: Theory, Application, and Skill Development 7e offers a highly practical introduction to leadership theories and concepts. Bestselling author Robert N. Lussier and Christopher F. Achua provide integrated coverage of global, ethical, and social issues help prepare students for a wide range of leadership situations and challenges. New to this Edition: 23 new case studies profiling a diverse group of relevant leaders, including Satya Nadella, Kim Ng, Jose Andres, Alicia Garza, Joey Walt, Rosalind Brewer, LeBron James, Jess Kutch, and Beto Perez New expanded coverage of diversity, equity, and inclusion explains why DEI is a moral, ethical, legal, and organizational imperative Reorganized Part IV: Organizational Leadership now combines change leadership with crisis leadership and strategic leadership with hTable of ContentsPart I: Individuals as Leaders Chapter 1: Who Is a Leader and What Skills Do Leaders Need? Chapter 2: Leadership Traits and Ethics Chapter 3: Leadership Behavior and Motivation Chapter 4: Contingency Leadership Theories Part II: Leadership Skills Chapter 5: Communication, Coaching, and Conflict Skills Chapter 6: Influencing, Power, Politics, Networking, and Negotiation Skills Part III: Team Leadership Chapter 7: Leader-Member Exchange and Followership Chapter 8: Team Leadership and Self-Managed Teams PART IV: ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP Chapter 9 Managing Change and Crisis Leadership Chapter 10 Charismatic, Transformational, and Servant Leadership Chapter 11 Leadership of Culture, Diversity and Inclusion Chapter 12 Strategic Leadership and Creating High Performing Organizations

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Book SynopsisUncover the extraordinary leader in you with straightforward exercises and advice from two of the world's foremost leadership experts From the bestselling authors of The Leadership Challenge and over a dozen award-winning leadership books comes a new book that examines a question of fundamental importance: How do people learn to become leaders? Learning Leadership: The Five Fundamentals of Becoming an Exemplary Leader is a comprehensive guide to unleashing the inner leader in us all and to building a solid foundation for a lifetime of leadership growth and mastery. The book offers a concrete framework to help individuals of all levels, functions, and backgrounds take charge of their own leadership development and become the best leaders they can be. Arguing that all individuals are born with the capacity to lead, bestselling authors Kouzes and Posner provide readers with a practical series of actions and specific coaching tips for harnessingTrade Review“Well-written and thoughtful, this book should prove useful to coaches looking to develop potential within their organisations and their client companies.” (The Irish Times, May 2016) “This book contains a wealth of useful and unarguable insights about the nature of leadership” (Financial Times, June 2016) “This book offers a framework to help individuals of all levels, functions and backgrounds take charge of their own leadership development and become the best leaders they can” (HR Magazine, June 2016)“A comprehensive guide to taking charge. Based on more than three decades of research, this pep talk shows how anyone can become a better leader through practical tips.” (Cara Magazine, August 2016)Table of ContentsIntroduction The World Needs Exemplary Leaders xv Part I Learning Leadership Fundamentals 1 Chapter 1 Leaders are Born and So Are You 3 Chapter 2 Leadership Makes a Difference 13 Chapter 3 You Are Already Leading—Just Not Frequently Enough 23 Part II Fundamental One: Believe You Can 33 Chapter 4 You Have to Believe in Yourself 35 Chapter 5 Learning Is the Master Skill 45 Chapter 6 Leadership Emerges from Within 55 Part III Fundamental Two: Aspire to Excel 65 Chapter 7 You Have to Know What’s Important to You 67 Chapter 8 Who You Are Isn’t Who You Will Be 77 Chapter 9 It’s Not Just About You 87 Part IV Fundamental Three: Challenge Yourself 97 Chapter 10 Challenge Is Your Leadership Training Ground 99 Chapter 11 Get Curious and Go Kick the Ball Around 109 Chapter 12 Get Gritty and Stay Hardy 119 Chapter 13 Courage Gives You the Strength to Grow 129 Part V Fundamental Four: Engage Support 139 Chapter 14 I Couldn’t Have Done It without You 141 Chapter 15 Get Connected 151 Chapter 16 Without Feedback You Cannot Grow 159 Part VI Fundamental Five: Practice Deliberately 169 Chapter 17 Leadership Takes Practice, and Practice Takes Time 171 Chapter 18 Context Matters 181 Chapter 19 Learning Leadership Must Be a Daily Habit 191 Part VII Commit to Becoming the Best 201 Chapter 20 It’s Not How You Start; It’s How You Finish 203 Notes 213 Acknowledgments 236 About the Authors 239 Index 244

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Book SynopsisThere's a bold decision in your life you've been waiting to make, and every day passing by is a reminder of what hasn't happened. Conveniently tucked in a box labeled someday,' the fear of the unknown has taken a grip on your life and put your dreams on hold. Until now. Whether your leap is quitting the soul sucking job and starting your own business, taking a bold chance on love or finally going all in on your dreams, The Leap of Your Life is the ticket to get you there. All while having the time of your life and ensuring you don't wake up years down the line with a sinking feeling of regret. Author and high-performance coach Tommy Baker has helped thousands of everyday people identify and take their leap, step into courage and create a life they can't wait to wake up for. After interviewing 250+ of the world's most powerful entrepreneurs, thought leaders, experts, spiritual teachers and athletes he discovered a common theme: They all took a leap, even if they were full of fearand it radically transformed their experience of life. If you're ready to: Re-define risk and stop playing smallStep into the boldest version of yourselfGive yourself permission to take a chanceLive the Hero's Journey of your life storyEradicate regret and what could have been' . . . then look no further and order The Leap Of Your Life now!Table of ContentsIntroduction xi Part I Leaning on the Edge 1 Chapter 1 Daring to Dream 3 Chapter 2 What’s Holding You Back? 17 Chapter 3 Life, Unlived 33 Chapter 4 Risk, Redefined 47 Part II Before Your Journey 59 Chapter 5 Know Yourself 61 Chapter 6 Release the Noise 77 Chapter 7 Light Your Life on Fire 91 Chapter 8 Crafting the Vision 107 Chapter 9 Embrace Your Moment 121 Part III The Leap of Your Life 137 Chapter 10 The Business Leap (Purpose, Unleashed) 139 Chapter 11 The Physical Leap (Vitality on Fire) 163 Chapter 12 The Spiritual Leap (Disconnect to Reconnect) 177 Chapter 13 The Connection Leap (Love Out Loud) 195 Part IV Coming Home 211 Chapter 14 Brave New World 213 Chapter 15 The Evolution of You 225 Chapter 16 Your Declaration 241 Resources 249 Acknowledgments 255 Index 257

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Book SynopsisThe definitive playbook for driving impact as a middle manager Leading from the Middle: A Playbook for Managers to Influence Up, Down, and Across the Organization delivers an insightful and practical guide for the backbone of an organization: those who have a boss and are a boss and must lead from the messy middle. Accomplished author and former P&G executive Scott Mautz walks readers through the unique challenges facing these managers, and the mindset and skillset necessary for managing up and down and influencing what happens across the organization. You'll learn the winning mindset of the best middle managers, how to develop the most important skills necessary for managing from the middle, how to create your personal Middle Action Plan (MAP), and effectively influence: Up the chain of command, to your boss and those above themDown, to your direct reports and teams who report to youLaterally, to peers and teams you have no formal authority over Anyone in an organization who reports to someone and has someone reporting to them must lead from the middle. They are the most important group in an organization and have a unique opportunity to drive impact. Leading from the Middle explains how.Table of ContentsIntroduction ix 1 The Unique Challenges of Those Who Lead from the Middle 1 2 The Mindset for Leading Effectively from the Middle 27 3 The Skillset for Leading Effectively from the Middle 51 4 Leading Your Boss 81 5 Leading Those Who Report to You 103 6 Leading Teams 125 7 Influencing Peers 149 8 Leading Change 161 9 Creating Your Personal MAP (Middle Action Plan) 187 Acknowledgments 193 About the Author 195 Index 197

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Your New Business 7 Chapter 1: Preparing for Business 9 Chapter 2: Doing the Groundwork 27 Chapter 3: Can You Do the Business? 51 Chapter 4: Testing Feasibility 71 Part 2: Making and Funding Your Plan 93 Chapter 5: Structuring Your Business 95 Chapter 6: Preparing the Business Plan 117 Chapter 7: Getting Help 135 Chapter 8: Finding the Money 147 Chapter 9: Considering Your Mission 175 Chapter 10: Marketing and Selling Your Wares 181 Part 3: Staying in Business 211 Chapter 11: Employing People 213 Chapter 12: Operating Effectively 237 Chapter 13: Keeping Track of Finances 261 Chapter 14: Managing Your Tax Position 287 Part 4: Making the Business Grow 303 Chapter 15: Doing Business Online 305 Chapter 16: Improving Performance 327 Chapter 17: Exploring Strategies for Growth 347 Chapter 18: Becoming a Great Manager 367 Part 5: The Part of Tens 385 Chapter 19: Ten Pitfalls to Avoid 387 Chapter 20: Ten People to Talk to Before You Start 393 Chapter 21: Ten Reasons for Using Social Media 401 Index 411

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Book SynopsisA fascinating set ofBlackperspectives onwhat it takes to succeed today Inthis updated and revised edition of Take a Lesson: Today''s?Black Achievers on How They Made It and What They Learned Along the Way, award-winning journalist andauthor Caroline Clarke once again compels a dynamic list of Black business heroes and role models to openly share their own goals, hits, and misses, exploring what they overcame and what they're still working to overcome, not just for themselves, but for their peers and would be peers, who the equity odds are still against. In this book, you'll find: Updated interviews with Black corporate titanscontaining critically important lessons about business success Deeply personal accounts of the journeys of Black superachievers from a diverse set of backgrounds and industries who are still rising in their industries Insights into the ways the world has changedand the ways it hasn'tsince the release of Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1 Peggy Alford, Executive Vice President, Global Sales, PayPal 1 “There is not one successful personality type. Try to become a better you, not someone else or someone that you’re not.” Chapter 2 Keisha Lance Bottoms, 60th Mayor of Atlanta 15 “Follow your instincts—the first time.” Chapter 3 Samuel Bright, Chief Product and Experience Officer, Upwork 29 “You and I have a voice, we have real influence, right now.” Chapter 4 Laphonza Butler, President, Emily’s List 41 “Choose to Understand Before Seeking to Be Understood.” Chapter 5 Veronica Chambers, Author and Editor of Narrative Projects, The New York Times 53 “Keep going, and make the journey as joyful as possible.” Chapter 6 Kenneth I. Chenault, Chairman and Managing Director, General Catalyst; Former Chairman and CEO, American Express 65 “In business and in life, surrounding yourself with a few trusted people just makes all the difference in the world.” Chapter 7 Arnold Donald, CEO, Carnival Corporation 73 “Anger distorts your reaction. Anger distracts you from your purpose.” Chapter 8 Thasunda Brown Duckett, President and CEO, Teacher’s Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA) 87 “You rent your title, you own your character.” Chapter 9 Charles Harbison, Founder/Creative Director, Harbison 95 “In life, as in fashion, it’s not the predictable straight lines that make things interesting; it’s the unexpected stitching that makes up the fabric of who we are.” Chapter 10 Carole Hopson, First Officer, United Airlines 107 “Dream every day. Then set a goal and get to work.” Chapter 11 Charles “Chaz” Howard, Vice- President for Social Equity and Community and Chaplain, University of Pennsylvania 119 “We can journey with love through the crap and beautiful things can emerge from rocky soil.” Chapter 12 Tom Jones, Senior Partner, TWJ Capital LLC 133 “Repeated success can be very heady, but it doesn’t necessarily make you wise.” Chapter 13 Debra Lee, Corporate Board Director and Co-founder, Monarchs Collective 145 “Do you. But also be open to evolution.” Chapter 14 Malcolm Lee, Writer, Director/Filmmaker 157 “Power is a good thing. But it means more work, and more expectations.” Chapter 15 Alprentice McCutchen, History Teacher, New Rochelle High School 169 “Just take one step at a time, do one thing at a time, don’t stop. And you’ll eventually rock it with distinction.” Chapter 16 Janai Nelson, President and Director Counsel, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund (Incoming) 181 “There may not be a blueprint for the time and space that you are about to enter. You will likely have to create one.” Chapter 17 Richard Parsons, Co- Founder and Partner, Imagination Capital 195 “If you want something, you’d better get up, get out of here, and go get it.” Chapter 18 Kahina Van Dyke, Global Head, Digital Channels & Client Data Analytics, Standard Chartered 205 “Don’t do things because they look good on paper. Do things because they inspire you to work when everybody else might be sleeping.” Chapter 19 Jason White, Chief Marketing Officer, MTV Entertainment 219 “It’s a defining truth: You can be anything you want.” Acknowledgments 233 Index 235

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAcknowledgments vii Executive Summary ix Tools (Note the most up-to-date, full, editable versions of all tools are downloadable at primegenesis.com/tools.) xxxi Part I The New Leader’s 100- Day Action Plan 1 Chapter 1 Position Yourself for Success: Get the Job Make Sure It Is Right for You Avoid Common Land Mines 3 Chapter 2 The Job Starts When You Accept the Offer: Leverage the Fuzzy Front End 23 Chapter 3 Take Control of Day One: Make a Powerful First Impression Confirm Your Entry Message 59 Chapter 4 Evolve the Culture Leverage Diversity 69 Chapter 5 Manage Communication, Especially Digitally with Your Remote Team 83 Chapter 6 Pivot to Strategy: Co-create the Burning Imperative by Day 30 97 Chapter 7 Drive Operational Accountability: Embed Milestone Management by Day 45 117 Chapter 8 Select Early Wins by Day 60 to Deliver Within 6 Months 135 Chapter 9 Build a High- Performing Team: Realign, Acquire, Enable, and Mentor by Day 70 141 Chapter 10 Adjust and Advance Your Own Leadership, People, Practices, and Culture by Day 100 157 Part II Special Circumstances 173 Chapter 11 Manage Your New Board 175 Chapter 12 Lead Through Mergers and Acquisitions 187 Chapter 13 Lead a Turnaround 199 Chapter 14 Lead Through a Crisis: A 100- Hour Action Plan 211 Bibliography 223 About the Authors 225 Index 227

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Book SynopsisDiscover the life-changing power of a single word Millions of people around the world try to improve their lives by doing it all. They attempt every self-help method, try every diet, and follow every fad. But imagine what theyand youcould accomplish if all that effort and determination was focused on a single word? In The One Word Journal: Your Daily Journey for Life-Change, bestselling authors Jon Gordon, Dan Britton, and Jimmy Page deliver a powerful new approach to simplifying and transforming your life and business. You'll learn how to access the core of your intention every week of the year as you explore 52 weekly lessons, principles, and wins that unleash the power of your One Word. You'll also find: Straightforward strategies for improving the six dimensions of your life: the mental, physical, emotional, relational, spiritual, and financialWriting prompts and discussion questions that help you live out your one word with meaning and missionA foolproof method to cut out complexity and clutter and focus on just one thingAn indispensable companion to the authors' bestselling One Word, The One Word Journal unlocks the full potential of the authors' groundbreaking and life-changing techniques.Table of ContentsYour One Word Journey 9 Here’s How It Works 11 Getting Started 16 Six Dimensions 20 Example Entry 24 Annual Review 237 Three Tips for Choosing Your One Word 245 52 Weekly Tips 247 Your Weekly Wins 259 Additional One Word Resources 263 One Word That Will Change Your Team 265 About the Authors 267

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Book SynopsisTrade Review'Drucker now adds Innovation and Entrepreneurship to the remarkable series of books about management that he has been writing since 1939. Any book by Drucker is rewarding, and it is impossible to read the man without learning a lot'. FortuneTable of ContentsForeword. Preface. Introduction: The Entrepreneurial Economy Part 1: The Practice of Innovation 1. Systematic Entrepreneurship 2. Purposeful Innovation and the Seven Sources for Innovative Opportunity 3. Source: The Unexpected 4. Source: Incongruities 5. Source: Process Need 6. Source: Industry and Market Structures 7. Source: Demographics 8. Source: Changes in Perception 9. Source: New Knowledge 10. The Bright Idea 11. Principles of Innovation Part 2: The Practice of Entrepreneurship 12. Entrepreneurial Management 13. The Entrepreneurial Business 14. Entrepreneurship in the service Institution 15. The New Venture Part 3: Entrepreneurial Strategies 16. 'Fustest with the Mostest' 17. 'Hit Them Where They Ain't' 18. Ecological Niches 19. Changing Values and Characteristics. Conclusion: The Entrepreneurial Society. Suggested Readings. Index

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Book SynopsisMost leadership development activity in health and social care has been intra-organisational or confined to a particular sector. However, there is increasing recognition of the need to move beyond simple collaboration and partnership and work towards different models of care which involve addressing the whole health and social care system. This is particularly important when addressing complex and ''wicked'' problems in a time of resource scarcity. This book provides a much-needed guide for individuals, professionals, and organisations making the shift towards working in radically different ways in this current climate. It provides a rationale for systems leadership, describing the basic underlying principles behind it and their origins, and explores the various aspects of it, with particular emphasis on the development of systems leaders in health and social care. It also captures good practice, which is illustrated by a number of case studies, and suggests further reTable of Contents1. What do we mean by systems leadership and why is it needed?2. Systems leadership3. Developing systems leadership4. Systems leaders leading change5. The challenge of evaluating systems leadership6. Four journeys to systems leadership7. Vignettes and personal accounts8. Lessons learned9. And finally…Further exploration and reading

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Book SynopsisLearn to look and feel your best as you discover a new perspective on your mind, body, and health In The Power of Ownership: Redeem Your Health, Live Life by Design, and Break the Relentless Pursuit of Normal, author Justin Roethlingshoefer delivers a transformative tool for empowerment designed to enable you to take control of your health in a holistic and personalized way. After managing the health, wellness and performance of the best athletes in the world for more than a decade, the failure to do that for himself almost cost him his life, and fueled his mission to solve this problem for not just athletes but high achieving people pursuing a mission. Avoiding robotic and cookie-cutter approaches, Roethlingshoefer offers the tools, systems, and processes you need to rebuild your life and health in a way that makes sense for you and your body. The book is a simple, actionable, and relatable toolinstead of a textbook or loose collection of storieslocated

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Book SynopsisMichael Armstrong is a bestselling author and people management expert. With over a million copies sold, his books have been translated into twenty-four languages. He is managing partner of E-Reward, an an independent management consultant. Prior to this, he was a chief examiner of the CIPD. He is author of the bestselling How to Be an Even Better Manager, now in its 10th edition, also published by Kogan Page. He is based in London, UK.

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Book SynopsisImagine designing a race that only you could win. Now imagine that race was your life. You''re done with living by other people''s rules. It''s time to define your own version of success and set free your inner maverick.Success is something that many of us are encouraged to pursue from a young age - but what defines ''success''? Many people are taught to set goals in pursuit of a generic definition of success that is dictated by society: chase money, pass exams, build profile, attract followers, or generate likes. Even if we do reach the top of the mountain, we often find it to be less than we expected. Living someone else''s life is draining; individuals are tired and society is poorer as a consequence.The Modern Maverick sets out a roadmap for a different way forward. A way that combines purpose and profit. A way that helps you figure out your own definition of success and gives you the courage and tools to pursue it. It moves beyond a generalTrade ReviewThis is the book we all need to change our inner and outer life when we feel stuck in this world of crisis. It is clear, inspiring, and full of actionable wisdom. -- Julia Samuel MBE * best-selling author of Grief Works *Ed’s coaching has inspired so many people. This is an important book. It has so much wisdom in it, whether you are searching for meaning, growing a company, or seeking to contribute to a community. -- Henry Dimbleby MBE * Co-Founder of Leon, and author of the National Food Strategy *Invest in this book to invest in yourself. It will be worth it. Well-written, clear, deep and pragmatic. The combination of personal stories, excellent ideas and exercises is just right. Take this challenge on and your life will be the better for it. -- Dr Carol Kauffman * Assistant Professor at Harvard, Founder Institute of Coaching, Thinkers 50 top 8 coaches and Ranked #1 Leadership Coach by Marshall Goldsmith MG100 *This book brilliantly lays out the Maverick Way that Ed has developed and applied so effectively to me, as well as many other entrepreneurs. It gives us the tools to live our best lives, true to ourselves, and guides us to find our own version of success. -- Simon Hill-Norton * Co-Founder of Sweaty Betty *Ed and his team have been an important part of the success of Hawksmoor. The Modern Maverick is a great resource for replicating that coaching in your own career or business. -- Will Beckett * Co-Founder and CEO of Hawksmoor *This book will help unlock any limiting beliefs you may have around success and what is possible, allowing you to live a freer, happier, and more fulfilled life. It is a call to action and a really practical framework to effect the change you seek. -- Tom Kay * Founder of Finisterre *I would highly recommend having a read of this wonderful collection of insights into why we might be finding life a bit of a slog, and what we can do about it. Ed has put together the tools for you to create your own map and define your own success. -- Pippa Evans * Co-Founder of The Sunday Assembly, and author of Improv your Life *This book enables you to navigate life in a way that feels meaningful, balanced, and joyful. It contains quiet and much-needed wisdom for our noisy times. -- Shamil Thakrar * Co-Founder and CEO, Dishoom *It's a dream for many people to combine their work with their personal passion. But how do you know where to start on that journey? Ed's book gives you the tools and confidence to take the first step towards a better, more fulfilling life. -- Simon Mottram * Founder of Rapha *This book opens up Ed’s extraordinary toolkit, built upon many decades of learning and experience. -- Paul Croft * Co-Founder of Mediatonic (now part of Epic Games) *

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Book SynopsisMASTER EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE REVIEWSReady-to-use quick-guide to streamline employee reviews, create effective career development plans, and monitor year-round employee performance.Paul Falcone, author of 101 Difficult Conversations to Have with Employees and renowned HR and leadership expert, gives you powerful  scripts and templates you can apply immediately to your employee reviews and development conversations.Along with key tactics for appraisal, motivation, and professional and career development, Leadership Offense: Reduces the time it takes to complete employee reviews by offering sample phrases for key performance areas. Gives you the framework and language for concrete and constructive feedback. Hones your ideas for evaluations and development plans with examples of employee behaviors, strengths, and opportunities.  This handy, quic

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Book SynopsisCorrect the power imbalances in your work and life with a science-backed practice that combines the rigor of Stoic philosophy with the relational impact of empathy.Stoicism combined with empathy may sound like a contradiction in terms. But when these seemingly opposing forces are harnessed together, they have the power to change your life.From surviving missile attacks and political oppression in Iran to leading high-stakes legal teams and negotiations in corporate America, Shermin Kruse''s journey fuels her mission to merge empathy and stoicism as tools for navigating power, justice, and human connection in every facet of life. In this eye-opening book, she offers you this radical perspective shift?anchored in up-to-the-minute research?to help you navigate life''s challenges with power and principles.We often think of empathy as an emotional stance: we feel what someone else is feeling. But Kruse outlines a form of empathy that?s based in cognition, not emotion?a way for us to understand what the other person is thinking and feeling while keeping a distance from their feeling state?and shows us how we can strategically maneuver our level of engagement from ?emotional empathy? to ?cognitive empathy? in different circumstances. Then she utilizes Stoic philosophy and modern science to outline the how of emotional regulation and control. The bridge she builds between Stoicism and empathy gives us the knowledge and discipline we need to: Calmly assess the power dynamics of any situation Understand and manage our own emotions as well as the emotions of others Defuse danger and turn conflict into connection Skillfully steer a challenging conversation toward the result we want Whether you''re a leader striving to succeed in your role with integrity, an educator seeking to guide curious minds with compassion, a parent nurturing resilience in your children, or simply facing a personal or professional crossroads, Stoic Empathy is an essential toolkit for negotiating success in every area of your life.

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Book SynopsisIn 1985 Mike Brearley published The Art of Captaincy, revealing how he steered Middlesex and England to victory with his team of first-class cricketers. He got the absolute best out of his players, inspiring Ian Botham to new heights against the Australians in 1981. Few cricketers have had a greater impact on the amateur game than these two.Every captain would love Brearley''s degree in people, as well as a hardhitting all-rounder like Botham. But theirs was a barely recognisable game from the one we play on often dishevelled grounds up and down the country with ragtag teams of ageing, deluded or hungover friends and acquaintances. Now, Charlie Campbell offers us a New Testament to Brearley's Old Testament, as he guides us through the realities of captaining an amateur team.Herding Cats picks its way through the minefield of an amateur's season: from the excitement and hope of pre-season nets, to the desperate scramble to gather 11 players for a frosty game on a far-flungTrade ReviewFunny, self-deprecating, and full of wry wisdom, Charlie Campbell perfectly captures the exquisite torture of running an amateur cricket club. The ideal companion piece to Mike Brearley’s The Art of Captaincy, and a must-read for anyone who’s ever donned whites on a Sunday afternoon. * Michael Simkins *Very funny. Cricket captains everywhere will relate to this. * Nasser Hussain *Charlie Campbell has written amateur cricket an ardent love letter; when faced with the deepest frustrations the amateur captain must endure he hates neither the players nor the game. Funny and touching in equal measure. * Al Murray *A professional cricket captain needs to be part psychologist, part gambler, part babysitter, part sergeant-major, part "one of the lads" and part aloof overseer. As Charlie Campbell shows, it's even trickier for the amateur! * Mark Butcher *After several years of trying, Charlie Campbell’s leadership skills finally overcame mine when the Authors trounced Heartaches in 2016. How foolish of him to reveal his secrets, albeit extraordinarily entertainingly. * Sir Tim Rice *Shot through with wit and warmth, Herding Cats is at its heart a paean to a sport that can be both stunningly uplifting and, without warning, hauntingly debilitating. It will certainly resonate with anyone who has played or loves cricket. But there are lessons here for a wider audience too about leadership, team spirit and the importance of recognising that there is more to life than winning * Evening Standard *In Herding Cats you genuinely smile for the Authors when they pull off an incredible feat… relentlessly entertaining and gets better as its innings goes on. * Literary Review *Taking The Art of Captaincy by former England cricket captain Mike Brearley as his inspiration, Charlie Campbell has produced a delightful equivalent for the amateur game ... Alongside humour, there are genuine insights into how to unlock players’ potential * Independent i *Deliciously witty * The Cricketer *Illuminating and entertaining in equal measure * Ilkley Gazette *Herding Cats is a brilliant account of a season spent in the lower rungs of this eternally beautiful game. * Choice *

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Book SynopsisIn this practical book, author Heidi Helfand shares techniques for reteaming effectively. Engineering leaders will learn how to catalyze team change to reduce the risk of attrition, learning and career stagnation, and the development of knowledge silos.

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Book SynopsisSome of the most successful people in the world all have a secret power: their partnerships.Our individualistic society has created a cult of self-interest. The result: fear, division, and domination, which has crushed our ability to relate meaningfully to each other and diminished our ability to innovate and collaborate. Jean Oelwang, founding CEO and Trustee of Virgin Unite, has interviewed over 60 business and life partnerships - including Desmond and Leah Tutu, and Ben and Jerry - revealing how to nurture relationships with depth and purpose. These kinds of deep connections have a profound ripple effect on everything we do, supporting us to achieve more, withstand anything and amplify impact. Enduring partnerships are the foundation of a meaningful life as well as the backbone of any successful organisation. In this book she unpicks the values that connect great partners, offering practical tools for staying in sync, disagreeing respectfully and a blueprint for expanding small partnerships into large-scale collaborations.Packed with wisdom to nourish the relationships that give us strength and meaning, Partnering is a call-to-action for individuals resisting individualism to lead with purpose and impact.Trade ReviewPartnering captures the magic of our partnership, and many others. One plus one = more doneand more fun. * RICHARD BRANSON, founder of Virgin Group, and PETER GABRIEL, musician; cocreators of The Elders *Our partnership of over sixty-six years has made us who we are in this world and helped us to weather the atrocities of apartheid. Because of each other, our lives have been filled with love, joy and meaning. In Partnering, Jean brings to life the true spirit of Ubuntu. * ARCHBISHOP DESMOND and LEAH TUTU *Great relationships are the wellspring of happiness at home, success at work, and wisdom in life. Jean Oelwang is remarkably gifted at building them - she's worked closely with many of the most dynamic duos of our time. Her book is filled with uplifting stories and practical takeaways for building stronger partnerships. * ADAM GRANT, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLife *Our seventy-five-year marriage has been the most important thing in our lives. Partnering highlights the secrets of enduring partnerships like ours. * JIMMY and ROSALYNN CARTER, thirty-ninth president and first lady of the United States of America and cofounders of The Carter Center *The relationships in our lives are one of the key ingredients to thriving in this world. Partnering reveals how we can nurture these essential connections. An important book for a disconnected world. * ARIANNA HUFFINGTON, founder and CEO of Thrive Global *

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Book Synopsis''A crucial read.'' Marshall Goldsmith''A must-read.'' Marcus BuckinghamChange and innovation are the cornerstones of dynamic and modern business.Or so we are told.Whether it's a merger or re-org; a new process, policy, or IT solution; or reconfiguring the office layout, change has become the ultimate easy button for leaders, who pursue it with abandon and thereby unleash an endless torrent of disruption on employees. The result is life in the blender: a perpetual state of upheaval, uncertainty, and unease.Yes, companies need to grow, innovate, and adapt to changing needs. But stressed-out employees rarely go the extra mile, chaos rarely produces agility or speed, and it's hard innovate or grow while bleeding talent to turnover and quiet quitting. This is how change stymies the very progress that it seeks.Drawing on decades spent leading HR operations at Deloitte and Cisco, Ashley Goodall explores the essential nature of

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Book SynopsisDespite our deep desire to feel a sense of belonging, many of us feel isolated. The rise of technology and modern workplace practices have led people to be even more disconnected, even as we remain constantly contactable. And as our human interactions have decreased, so too have our happiness levels. This is sparking a crisis in mental health that will have repercussions for years, leaving people lonelier and organizations less productive and profitable, too. What Christine Porath has discovered in her research is that leaders, organizations, and managers of all stripes may recognize there is a cost but have few solutions for how to implement the cure: Community.With her signature depth and grasp of research across myriad industries including business, healthcare, hospitality, and sports, Porath extrapolates from the statistics on the experiences of hundreds of thousands of people across six continents to show us the potential for change. Through uniting people and sharing information, unleashing them with autonomy, creating a respectful environment, practicing radical candor, providing a sense of meaning, and boosting personal well-being, anyone can help a community truly flourish. The applications of Porath's findings are endless, and the stories and case studies are positive and uplifting. This insightful exploration of the real nature of community-building will inspire readers to unite and grow their communities-be it in the workplace, the PTA, sports, or places of worship-and make them thrive.

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Book SynopsisWe all want to live a life that matters. But too often we find ourselves overwhelmed by the day-to-day. Our big goals get pushed to the back burner--and then, more often than not, they get forgotten. It doesn't have to be that way! This is the year you finally close the gap between reality and your dreams. In this new, fully revised and updated edition of Your Best Year Ever, Michael Hyatt shares a powerful, proven, research-driven system for setting and achieving your goals. You'll learn how to design your best year ever by discovering what's holding you back, how to overcome past setbacks, how to set and pursue worthy goals without quitting, what to do when you feel stuck, and much more. If you're tired of not seeing progress in your personal, intellectual, professional, relational, or financial goals, it's time for you to have your best year ever!About the AuthorMichael Hyatt is the founder and chairman of Full Focus. He has scaled multiple companies over the years, including a $250M publishing company with 700+ employees and his own business coaching company that has grown over 60% year over year for the past four years. Under his leadership, Michael Hyatt & Company has been featured in the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies in America for three years in a row. He's also the author of several New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling books, including Platform, Living Forward, Your Best Year Ever, Free to Focus, and The Vision-Driven Leader. He enjoys The Double Win with his wife of 40-plus years, five daughters, and ten grandchildren.

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Book SynopsisRevised, updated, and expanded: the definitive guide to transformational leadership from a team of expert executive coaches. Over the past six years, Michael K. Simpson’s Unlocking Potential has helped leaders motivate, inspire, and fully engage their teams. This revised edition, written with Maria Sullivan and Kari Saddler, builds on that powerful foundation for a new generation of leaders. The key is not just managing but coaching—developing the talents of your organization’s most important asset: the employees. In any successful organization, that begins with the basic skills developed by Simpson: building trust, recognizing potential, challenging paradigms, clarifying individual personal goals, executing flawlessly, giving effective feedback, and tapping into talent. Now Simpson expands on his knowledge and experience as a senior consultant with the management assessment firm FranklinCovey. This revised and updated edition also features insights from Sullivan and Saddler and additional real-life lessons learned in the field by managers who have put Simpson’s invaluable coaching skills into play. Transform your business relationships (and your business) with this comprehensive tool for optimizing productivity, profitability, loyalty, and customer focus.

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