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Book SynopsisThe future of work is Equitable, Diverse and Inclusive. In a world where workplace diversity efforts often fall short, you can make a lasting impact and drive cultural change in your organisation. This book provides a step-by-step guide to transforming your workplace into an inclusive environment where everyone thrives. Read Building Inclusivity to: Understand how to foster awareness and normalise equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in your workplace Engage your leadership team and align EDI initiatives with your organisation's mission and values Master the art of inclusive leadership and empower every employee Navigate the complexities of implementing and sustaining EDI strategies Learn from real-world case studies and gain insights to avoid common pitfalls

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Book SynopsisWhat is the single biggest leadership attribute needed to be successful in the new world of work? How can leaders motivate others with a different rule book driven by the expectations of new generations? In his first business book reflecting over 20 years of corporate experience as an influential HR Practitioner, Richard Summerfield makes the compelling case for leaders to show genuine care for people above all else, illustrating it through eight key techniques. After reading Loving Leadership, you'll be convinced that the ability to show an authentic, selfless passion for the feelings of others is arguably the most commercial and effective leadership behaviour of all!

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Book SynopsisHumanity and Profits are Not Mutually Exclusive. In this insightful book, Kavitha Chahel explores the tell-tale signs of a toxic work environment and the impact on business. Explore concepts, ideas and practical exercises you can use to improve your own workplace and in so doing increase your profits. Tap into your compassion through practical advice and stories to improve your ability to communicate with compassion. Create strong cohesive teams that are effective, efficient and productive. Develop your ability to be a compassionate leader through self awareness. Create and sustain a culture of trust, loyalty and commitment. Work practices are changing and today's worker is looking for more than just a decent salary. Create a sense of belonging, being part of something bigger than one's self, starting with humanising the way we communicate with one another.

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Book SynopsisBusiness is Personal. A statement on life as a business owner. Being the leader of your own life is the greatest lesson in business. Your business is personal as it is yours.We live in a fast paced, over-connected world. Relying on your own instincts and knowing the dreams you hold for your version of success, ambition and happiness will ensure you have the life you want and not the life you compare yourself with.Business is Personal shares the areas of business that are rarely discussed, but have been learned the hard way by Penny and others. The emotions we need to understand, the mind we can be in control of, and tools Penny learned, following years of hard work and many challenging moments. Penny has poured her heart into this book and it is incredibly revealing.

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Book SynopsisResearch shows that successful businesses are those where employees are really engaged. How do they achieve this? Complex organisation initiatives or something more personal? In today's world of work, with all its jargon, processes, KPIs and technology we have forgotten a simple truth: the power of authentic, two-way, human conversations. This book, now in its 2nd edition, comes from over 30 years of learning from world-class organisations, tried-and-tested leadership coaching techniques and emergent thinking on neuroscience and employee behaviour. The result is a simple guide to why, when and how to hold five critical conversations with people you manage, which have been proven to dramatically improve trust, relationships, motivation and performance at work.

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Book SynopsisSales leaders must balance many activities and personalities, develop a strategic vision and culture and encourage their team to grow and improve for long-term success. This fascinating book encourages and teaches aspiring sales managers to understand themselves and their team so they can handle challenging situations and achieve higher levels of success. Find the root cause of interpersonal and performance issues Appreciate your own values and those of your sales team Discover your growth potential to become a better leader

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Book SynopsisImpact, Inspire and Uplift One Million WomenTwenty inspirational women feature in this book, each with their own chapter and their own personal story that will fascinate and inspire women across the world.CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS: Anita Lawrence, Claire Rees, Emily Nuttall, Emma Chivers, Jan Mayfield, Jenni Dunman, Joy Whitlock, Karen Ramsay-Smith, Kerry Martin, LaChelle Adkins, Leanne Eustace, Lynsey Anne Toft, Melissa Curran, Rachel Brydon, Sandra Blake, Sheena Ytil, Suzanne Burnell-Watts, Toni Clarkstone, Tracy Hill, Vix Munro. IWOW (Inspirational Women of the World) was conceived in 2020 by Dawn Evans and Tracey Smolinski to create a global community of women entrepreneurs and give them a voice to tell their stories to a wider audience and be heard. Dawn and Tracey now have a mission to make a massive impact to inspire and uplift one million women by 2030.IWOW is all about empowering women and giving them opportunities that they thought were not possible.We are also confident that when we connect women together, not only will they excel and lift each other up, but they will have friendships for life too.

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Book SynopsisHave you ever sat at your desk stressed and wondering what to do next in your business? Do you feel your dreams are on hold due to the constant firefighting? Take a deep breath and open the book because help is at hand. This is a milestone book to enable business owners, entrepreneurs, founders, you, to dare to dream big and achieve those dreams.

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Book SynopsisLEADING IS AS SIMPLE AS ABCKnock It Out of the Park Leadership keeps things simple with lessons you can easily understand and apply in both business and life. The A, B, C format is a simple tool to highlight different areas, experiences, and lessons you can practice and apply to build yourself up and become an admired leader in any organization.Leaders and team members who master these lessons and incorporate them daily at work and in life experience increases in clarity, confidence, communication, ownership, leadership, retention, productivity, revenues, margins, and profits.

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Book SynopsisUpgrade your coaching skills for breakthrough results.The worlds of work, home and life have become fused together. It's time to upgrade your coaching toolkit so that you can handle this complexity and facilitate results that last.HARNESS provides: Extensive systemic toolkit Step by step, easy to implement processes Real and relevant examples Healthy provocation

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Book SynopsisInspirational Women in Business is second in the series of empowering and inspirational books that was born out of Dawn Evans and Tracey Smolinski wanting to inspire, uplift and support women around the world during the pandemic and beyond.When you start reading through the chapters that all the fabulous co-authors have written, it will become clear that if ever you feel that you want to give up, your self-belief and determination can make anything possible. By having a get up and go' attitude, you can achieve anything.Life is a challenge: you need to grab it with both hands, with pure grit and determination, and you will see what can be achieved when you put your mind to it.CONTRIBUTING AUTHORS:Ali Wright Amanda Anderson Anne Bleeker Beccy SmartDr Bridget Kirsop Christina Taylor-Chisholm Christine Marsh Dawn Evans FrancessHelen DaviesKaren Newton Kelly Monroe Leanne Naylor Michelle Wyngaard Naomi Holbrook Nicky Bright Stacey Cann Theresa Nye Tracey Smolinski

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Book SynopsisTHE GREAT REASSESSMENT IS HERE: DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU WANT TO BE?Passion To Lead is an incisive look at the journey of an outsider to becoming a global CEO. It's packed with personal lessons and advice for ambitious leaders in a post-Covid world who dare to dream and forge their own path.This book will help you: Gain an inside understanding of a CEO's journey Get clarity about what you want to achieve, plan for it and sustain the drive to get there Ensure that your company reflects society in all its diversity Inspire and motivate others with your passion and vision Unlock your full potential by embracing change

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Book SynopsisInvisible Giants is about leadership, choices in life and the potential in everyone to make a difference. Lindsay Levin, who founded the social enterprise Leaders' Quest, tells the stories of the remarkable people she has met, and their impact on the world.They are individuals who have overcome a lack of education and resources to re-energise their communities, and business leaders who strive to integrate purpose alongside profit. They are female activists in slums campaigning to end the exclusion of girls from school, and environmentalists tackling the effects of industrialisation on the world's ecosystem. They are the people we meet every day, who are revisiting their life choices.It's also the story of Lindsay's own quest to ask: "what really matters?" and to figure out where the answers can take her.Trade ReviewInvisible Giants is a generous offering, deeply personal and beautifully written in clear, engaging prose. It demonstrates, rather than simply explains, why Leader's Quest has transformed the personal and work lives of the individuals who have joined these journeys. -- Tom Glocer, former CEO, Thompson ReutersEvery corporate leader who yearns to redefine the role of business-beyond-profit should read Invisible Giants. Lindsay's quest takes us to Indian slums and South African prisons, but most importantly on a transformative inner journey - one which starts with curiosity, grows into compassion and leads to courageous actions, changing the world one leader at a time. -- Virginie Helias, Global Director, Sustainability, Procter & GambleMany have written about leadership. Invisible Giants explores its moral meaning. How can we connect with what really matters and find an inner voice that changes the way we see our work? Lindsay Levin's organisation leads transformative personal experiences and she writes beautifully about success - and failure. She seeks inspiration from grassroots leaders, and takes people to worlds they never normally encounter. Seeing this awaken leadership potential is incredibly exciting. -- Koy Thomson, Chief Executive, Children in CrisisInvisible Giants is an extraordinary, warts-and-all account of an evolving cultural revolution designed to jump leaders into 21st century realities. -- John Elkington, Executive Chairman, Volans Ventures; Co-founder of Environmental Data Services (ENDS) and SustainAbilityAn inspiring journey with wonderful stories of exceptional people beating the odds to accomplish extraordinary things. It challenges us to think differently about the purpose of business and the role that leaders should play in society. -- Bob Bechek, Worldwide Managing Director, Bain & CompanyTruly inspiring. It's not about privileged do-gooders who clamour for media attention, but "karmayogis": people who bring about change in quiet and purposeful ways. -- Anu Aga, Chairperson, Teach For India; Director, Thermax LimitedLindsay's quest takes us to Indian slums and South African prisons, but most importantly on a transformative inner journey - one which starts with curiosity and leads to courageous actions, changing the world one leader at a time. -- Virginie Helias, Global Director, Sustainability, Procter & GambleMany have written about leadership. Invisible Giants explores its moral meaning. Lindsay seeks inspiration from grassroots leaders, and takes people to worlds they never normally encounter. -- Koy Thomson, Chief Executive, Children in CrisisTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Building Bridges. 2. Inspiration in Unlikely Places. 3. Hidden Treasure. 4. Return of the Soul. 5. How Much is Enough? 6. Salaam, Shalom. 7. William's Web. 8. What Role for Business. 9. Showing Up. 10. Rahul's Painting. 11. Shifting Ground. 12. The Whole River.

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Book SynopsisThis book challenges conventional leadership thinking and practices and will make a real difference to how you lead. · Deliver top performance which is sustainable· Create an environment where your people can thrive· Transform teams into top performance teams· Understand the motives that drive top performance leaders· Develop the knowhow that underpins top performance leadershipThe book draws on the vast experience and research of its author, Graham Jones, as well as an Editorial Team of senior leaders from business, the third sector, medicine, sport and military. Whether you are new to the role or have a wealth of experience as a leader, the book will challenge and help your thinking and further development.Trade ReviewTop Performance Leadership is full of good ideas as practiced on everyone from the Welsh rugby team to the Royal Marines . . . all are intelligently sketched to form a cohesive and believable model. * People Management *

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Book SynopsisPeople with Asperger Syndrome (AS) often struggle with change and this is magnified when it is part of their professional role to manage and lead change. Written by a business leader with Asperger Syndrome, this practical guide provides advice and strategies for coping with and implementing change in the workplace.Combining theory and practice with case studies and hands-on tools, the book aims to help those who find change particularly difficult to overcome these challenges and use their unique talents and skills to become change champions in the workplace. The book explores the change management life cycle and how it affects leaders with AS and teaches key skills for successfully leading change, preparing staff for change, and dealing with the effects of change on the organisation as a whole.This is a vital leadership development handbook for executive-level business professionals with Asperger Syndrome as well as those who aspire to careers in these roles.Trade ReviewThis book will be a great encouragement to those who are either in, or aspire to take on leadership roles in business and the professions. I hope it will also be an inspiration and challenge to those NTs who assume that AS people are a liability. The message is loud and clear in these pages: the innate strengths, and the skills you have had to learn in many areas of your life, mean that if you have Asperger traits, you are in some ways even better equipped to adapt than those who have never experienced the challenges of change. -- from the foreword by Will Napier, Chartered Psychologist in private practiceTable of ContentsForeword by Will Napier. Introduction. Part 1: The Change Life Cycle and How that Affects Us as Leaders with Asperger Syndrome. 1. Defining the Asperger Leadership Challenge. 2. Examining the Psychological Contract. 3. Understanding the Transitional Stages and the Psychological Change Cycle. 4. Understanding How Change Affects You. 5. Understanding How Change Affects Them. 6. Understanding How Change Affects the Organisation. Part 2: Some Defining Characteristics of Asperger Leaders and their Relevance for the Change Process. 7. Characteristic 1: The Centre of Knowledge. 8. Characteristic 2: Above Average Intellectual Skills. 9. Characteristic 3: Social Dichotomy - Social when Necessary, Loner when Able. 10. Characteristic 4: Need for Personal Space. 11. Characteristic 5: Delegation Challenges. 12. Characteristic 6: The Natural Leader in Times of Crisis. Part 3: Key Skills for Successfully Living and Leading Change. 13. Key Skill 1: Understanding Yourself and Your Reaction to Change. 14. Key Skill 2: Making Communication a Focus. 15. Key Skill 3: Preparing Them for Change. 16. Key Skill 4: Programme Management and Its Application. 17. Key Skill 5: Establishing the Rules for Change. 18. Key Skill 6: Motivating the Team - Challenges, Opportunities and Rewards. 19. Key Skill 7: Dealing with the Undercurrents. 20. Key Skill 8: Acknowledging Individuals Facing Challenges. 21. Key Skill 9: Developing Internal Change Agents. 22. Key Skill 10: Working with External Consultants. 23. Key Skill 11: Establishing a New Culture. 24. Key Skill 12: Applying the 5th Stage of the Transitional Change Cycle. 25. Summary and Application. Part 4: Practical Tools for Asperger Leaders Leading Change.

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Book SynopsisWhat is global leadership? It turns out that many companies around the world are missing a key point: that global leadership is distinctly different from the leadership skills needed in a domestic operation. The global economy requires a new set of leadership skills - imbued with a global mindset, multi-functional and effective across cultures and nationalities - that were not as critical even a decade ago. In What Is Global Leadership?, the authors draw on cutting-edge research conducted by Aperian Global, including first-hand interviews with successful global leaders, which highlights ten key behaviors critical to international settings, such as cultural self-awareness, frame-shifting, and developing "third-way solutions." In addition to providing a detailed description of each behavior, the authors demonstrate how these can be applied in the context of leadership development programs, executive coaching, global teams, and leader-led action learning. Whether one is leading an entire organization, a business unit, or a geographically dispersed team, this essential guide provides an important resource for developing global leadership talent.Trade ReviewUnderstanding what a global leader is, and what they do, is becoming increasingly urgent. This book does a great job of answering these questions, combining hard science with organizational research and case studies. An excellent resource for anyone trying to select, develop, or work with global leaders in any way. -- David Rock, CEO, NeuroLeadership GroupRecent financial, economic, and political turbulence has reconfirmed the importance of leadership in distinguishing global winners from global losers. Extreme diversity of outcomes among otherwise powerful players—banks, companies, investors, and even countries—is hard to explain any other way. This volume provides an authoritative, engaging and readable primer on global leadership to help explain the past and gain a sharper perspective on the future. -- Ingo Walter Vice Dean of Faculty, Seymour Milstein Professor of Finance, Corporate Governance and Ethics Stern School of Business, New York UniversityWell done! What I like about this book is the emphasis on the importance of the soft side of global leadership. -- Fons Trompenaars, co-author of Riding the Waves of Culture and world authority on cross-cultural management

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Book SynopsisCharities make a huge contribution to life in the UK. The larger ones are highly complex organisations often working in very challenging situations that place huge demands on their leadership and management. Yet, surprisingly, remarkably little is known about how leadership teams are structured, how stable their membership is, how members work as a team, what they do to invest in their development and to provide leadership across their organisations. This publication answers these questions by investigating, for the first time in detail, the workings of the leadership teams of the UK! s larger charities. Leading consultants, Compass Partnership, working with the Centre for Charity Effectiveness at Cass Business School, have surveyed over 100 of the country! s largest charities and identified the key drivers of effective leadership. Boards, chief executives, directors and managers can use these empirical findings to focus their efforts on the characteristics of leadership that deliver results. Published in association with CASS Business SchoolTable of ContentsContents Executive summary 1 Introduction 2 Creating the team 3 Managing the team 4 Leading the organisation 5 Improving leadership team performance 6 Conclusions 7 Implications Appendices Glossary Participating organisations Research methods The full research model Supporting data Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisStories take us into other worlds so that we may experience our own more deeply. Master storyteller Geoff Mead brings the reader inside the experience of telling and listening to a story. He shows how stories and storytelling engage our imaginations, strengthen communities and bring adventure and joy into our lives. The narrative is interspersed with consummate retellings of traditional tales from all over the world.Trade ReviewThe power of Coming Home to Story lies in Mead's passion and adventure, his faith in stories and storytelling as a source of creativity, healing and sustenance. -- Bristol Review of BooksIf you didn't believe before that the storyteller can be both healer and magician, you could hardy not believe it after reading this book. I feel the better, and the wiser, for having read this inspiring text. -- Fact & Fiction magazineTable of ContentsPrologue: Swimming in the Sea of Stories. Section 1: Being & Becoming a Storyteller. 1. Falling in Love with Story. 2. Joining the Company of Storytellers. 3. Master & Servant. 4. A Moment of Grace. Section 2: Healing Fictions. 5. In Bed with the Bear. 6. Stories all the Way Down. 7. Storied Lives. 8. Living Stories. 9. Telling the Untold Story. 10. Hermes in the Gorge. Section 3: Men & Storytelling. 11. We Band of Brothers. 12. Fathers & Sons. 13. Sons & Fathers. Section 4: Widening Circles. 14. Some Enchanted Evening. 15. Storytelling in Organisations. 16. Water on the Rock. Epilogue: Coming Home to Story.

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Book SynopsisIs it time for leaders to think more deeply and more effectively? Tired of people throwing the term ''thought leadership'' around and using it to label unexceptional people and mediocre content, Mindy Gibbins-Klein sets out to define and introduce a new paradigm and a new standard of idea generation and sharing. Thoughtful leaders exhibit exceptional thinking as well as consideration for others. It is the thoughtful leader who will introduce a new era - a more thoughtful era. This brave book inspires, encourages and teaches REAL thought leaders a new way of thinking and behaving. Reach beyond content marketing and thought leadership. Achieve greater levels of thinking. Discover hidden depths within yourself. Become a true Thoughtful Leader.

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Book SynopsisDefinition of "genius": someone who has exceptionally intellectual or creative power or other natural ability. Doing or creating something truly creative will be the defining feature of success in the 21st century. This requires us to seek out our abilities and the innate resources born to us, raise our performance and fulfil our potential - in other words, to enable our genius. This fascinating book examines the nature of genius in human beings and what it takes to go beyond mediocrity and ordinariness. Written by a leading thinker and consultant in human performance, together with contributions from other experts in the field, the book identifies three specific kinds of genius that are within everyone's reach: unique individual genius (in a specific discipline, craft or skill set); genius in any discipline, craft or skill set; moments of genius (that occur as spontaneous, unplanned events); and collective genius (the coming together of individuals to deliver something extraordinary).

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Book SynopsisThe second edition of the Journal, a companion publication to Andy Buck's bestselling book Leadership Matters 3.0, will support you in your reflections, so that you can identify what is most useful for you in the context of your current role and situation. As a school leader, your time is at a premium. That's why the Journal has been designed to be flexible, quick and easy to use. Just a few minutes spent thinking through the key questions on each topic will be time well spent when it comes to supporting your continued growth and development as a leader. The Journal is broken down into a series of topics. Each topic summarises the key points from a section of the book or the videos and then gives you the opportunity to record your reflections on: what ideas, theories or models resonate in the context of your role; what steps you commit to take as a result; what you are going to do to ensure you make these changes happen; how you will review your success in implementing them.

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Book SynopsisThe best leaders and managers create change. They are able to create a vision, communicate an idea and in particular encourage action from others. What is it about these leaders and managers which makes others want to follow, engage and to act? The term "impact" describes the effect we have on those around us. Having impact expresses the collective impression left by our visual appearance, our presence, the way we connect with other and the lasting effect we have on people when we have left the room. This book provides 50 short but powerful ways to raise your impact level in business. Taken together, it forms a code to enable you to create response in others and to ensure that every encounter (within your company and outside of it) has the potential to bring something to you, whether taht be financially, professionally or personally.

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Book SynopsisWhat does it mean to be human? What does it mean to be a human at work? The answer to these questions should not be dissimilar - to have a purpose, to connect and to feel, and yet organizational cultures still do not embrace people bringing their whole selves to work. If we are not showing up, not bringing our whole awesome selves, we are not thriving; we are hiding. The workplace and leadership are the root cause and fuel of so many societal issues, from wellbeing, the economy, inequality and the climate. Following the year of the largest remote working experiment, not many would argue against work not being somewhere we go but what we do and why we do it. The Human-Centric Workplace is about highlighting that we can do better, and we must do better. There are numerous ideas and theories about how and why people are what make organizations thrive (or expire) and yet we still fail to ensure organizations are human-centric. Culminating with a playbook, The Human-Centric Workplace aims to inform, inspire and drive change through demystifying the 'how' to ensure our people, communities and planet thrive.

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Book SynopsisIn today's digital age, where we are bombarded with more information than ever before, the power to influence has never been more important. whatever walk of life, you will need to draw on your influencing skills to get people to agree with your point of view. The Influence Book is an inspiring and engaging handbook packed with expert advice, practical tools, and exercises to help you become a master of influence. This book will help you develop your emotional intelligence so you can become a highly skilled influencer in all areas of your life - whether you're influencing customers, colleagues, family, or friends.Trade Review"Whether you're influencing at work or informally, The Influence Book is a practical and engaging guide with an easy-to-apply framework to help you put influencing theory to practice on a daily basis. We all need to influence others and this is the very best handbook on how to excel at it!" Dr. Duncan Garrood, CEO Bills Restaurants, formerly CEO of Punch Taverns "Nicole Soames is proving to be as dynamic in print as she is in the classroom. If you're looking to find that extra yard in life, The Influence Book is time extremely well-invested." Olly Dale, Commerical Director, Liverpool Football "A great read and a ton of practical takeaways. This book shows the real power of harnessing your EQ to listen with empathy, put yourself in the other person's shoes, and build effective rapport. Soames shows convincingly how you can motivate people to establish a shared point of view and achieve so much more." Dr. Martyn Newman, Clinical Psychologist specializing in emotional intelligence and mindfulness, and author of The Mindfulness Book

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Book SynopsisThis book argues that people-centric leadership is essential to succeed in the new dynamic business context. It offers four agile levers for leaders to unlock the full potential of people and turn valuable business opportunities into value for society. The challenge for leaders is to balance the tensions between the changing business context and the needs of people to apply their potential. People are at the centre of attention in this book. To unlock the full talent of people and succeed in a dynamic context, people need a work environment which differs from traditional organizations. It's an organization with tools, capabilities, and a culture designed for people. It caters to the individual. Organizations that want to deliver superior outcomes in a dynamic environment require agility - agile tools, agile capabilities - and a culture with a shared mindset that enables people to serve customers.

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Book SynopsisIn nearly all sectorsespecially those that are service relatedanew business agenda is emerging that is changing the landscape of customer experience and making traditional approaches no longer relevant. Customers are increasingly making choices based on emotion rather than rationale, and their thoughts and feelings can be shared to millions, instantly, in our super-connected world. Furthermore, brands are no longer owned by organizations, but co-owned with customers, employees, service partners and investors. And employees themselves want a sense of meaning and fulfilment from the companies they represent. There has been a general shift from a product-based economy to an experience-based one. For companies, the role of its customers and employees as ambassadors is of huge importance today. In short, the successful organization of tomorrow will deliver a customer experience that reinforces a sense of shared values with customers and stakeholders. This book defines a unique a fresh appro

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Book SynopsisSimple practices of mindfulness can enhance our effectiveness and enjoyment in leadership work. Leadership teacher and researcher Amanda Sinclair shows how mindfulness is helpful for all of us involved in the day-to-day of leadership, in those interactions in organisations, communities, schools and families where we are seeking to influence others towards positive outcomes. Incorporating user-friendly summaries of the latest neuro-scientific and leadership research, Amanda invites us to experiment with twenty mindful practices. None of these activities take extra time or require us to withdraw to a mountain cave. They do help us find time for the people and purposes that matter most to us. In a world where we regularly feel captured by a never ending 'To Do' list, expanding demands and depleted energies, Leading Mindfully provides a practical, simple and powerful path to leadership that is not only sustainable but full of delights and pleasures.Trade ReviewA gift to all of those who seek to make a difference in the lives of others while keeping themselves well in the process. -- Donna Ladkin, author of AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIPSinclair takes us on a journey of leadership based on mindful principles which hold out great hope that leaders can live more purposeful, healthful and joyful lives along with those they lead. -- Alan Guskin, Antioch UniversityFor all people whose work involves influencing what people think or do - teachers, community leaders, health professionals, as well as ''bosses''. -- Diane Grady AM, Independent Director, Macquarie GroupTable of ContentsIntroductionPART ONE: LEADERSHIP FOR LIFE1. Being as well as doing in leadership2. Thinking less3. Letting awareness arrive4. Giving attention5. Reflecting on identity with less ego6. Listening from stillness7. Dialogue for insight8. Connecting9. Being mindful in crises10. Transforming writingPART TWO: LEADING WITH BODY11. Breathing consciously12. Looking after bodies13. Tuning into the senses14. Finding pleasure15. Opening to creativityPART THREE: LEADING WITH HEART16. Feeling17. Being ourselves?18. Clarifying purpose, going for happiness19. Being ethical20. Bringing love and compassion into leadershipAcknowledgements: A year of delights and letting goEndnotesFurther reading on mindfulness and leadershipIndex

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Book SynopsisIt's time to take your business to the next level. Eileen Sharp and Vic Hightower were frustrated. After years of profitable, predictable growth, Swan Services was in a rut. Meetings were called and discussions held, but few decisions were made and even less got done. People were pointing fingers and assigning blame, but nothing happened to solve Swan's mounting problems. It felt as though they were working harder than ever but with less impact. The company Eileen and Vic had founded and built for 10 years was a different place. It just wasn't fun anymore. Their story is not unusual. The challenges they were facing are common, predictable, and solvable. Get A Grip tells the story of how Swan Services resolves its issues by implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System(R). With the help of EOS, Eileen, Vic, and their leadership team master a set of managerial tools that allow them to get traction on their business, grow the business, and deliver better results for clients. The story of Swan Services is a fable, but the Entrepreneurial Operating System(R) is very real and has helped thousands of businesses worldwide. A complete entrepreneurial toolkit, EOS has helped thousands of businesses get to where they want to be. In Get A Grip, learn how Swan Services leaders learned to develop and commit to a clear vision, establish focus, build discipline, and create a healthier and more cohesive team. With characters and situations created from collective business experiences and stories, Get A Grip is a fable that will ring true for entrepreneurial leaders the world over and guide them to get their companies on track.Trade Review"Gino Wickman's first book Traction, describing his Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), is already one of the great improvement game plans for business owners in America. Here, in his new brainstorm with coauthor Mike Paton, he takes entrepreneurial readers through a single story to show how every advantage of implementing EOS can actually become a practical reality in their own businesses. I would absolutely read both books together." --Dan Sullivan, Founder of Strategic Coach(R) "Over the years I've heard countless testimonials from entrepreneurs who swear by Gino Wickman's first book, Traction, but only after reading Get A Grip did I see clearly how implementing his Entrepreneurial Operating System could truly transform a business and put it on the road to greatness. This book will change your company--and your life." --Bo Burlingham, Editor-at-Large of Inc. magazine, Author of Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big

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Book SynopsisIf you want your company to thrive, you need to break one of the oldest unwritten rules of leadership. Leaders in nearly every industry have learned to keep a professional "distance" between themselves and the people who report to them—to avoid getting too close or too personal. This unwritten rule of leadership is pervasive and quietly destructive, and, little by little, keeping ourselves at arm's length destroys trust, collaboration, and the very fabric of organizations. When Tom Gartland became president of Avis Budget Group, North America, he wanted the corporate culture to become more "open and connected"—so he started with himself. His message was "business is personal—very personal." As he grew closer and connected more with those he was leading, he became a more effective leader, and those around him were inspired to create unprecedented results. Tom found that when we truly open up and care about the people we work with, we can transform organizations into sanctuaries where people feel a deep connection to one another, a profound sense of being part of an important mission, and extraordinary engagement in their work. The result? Employees who feel valued generate exceptional profits. After applying this business philosophy at Avis, not only did Tom see an increase in employee morale, he also saw a significant increase in the company's bottom line. In Lead with Heart, Tom provides an unconventional approach to business leadership, including advice and strategies on how to open yourself up as a leader, recognize potential in your employees, and increase employees' trust in you and the company. Lead with Heart is the revolutionary leadership book that will help managers and employees at all levels grow their businesses by connecting, honestly and meaningfully, with the people they lead.Trade Review“Lead with Heart offers poignant, heartfelt lessons about being an authentic leader, and doing it with compassion, trust, commitment, care, and warmth. It is a brilliant clarion call—and a must-read!”—Molly Biwer, SVP of public affairs and communications at Hallmark“A handbook for any leader seeking sustained organizational excellence over short-term achievements by capturing people’s hearts rather than commanding their hands.”—Dave Ridley, former CMO at Southwest Airlines“In this inspiring book, Tom brings to life—through compelling personal stories and powerful leadership lessons—When you focus on people, the profits will follow . . . This book is a must-read for all leaders.”—Captain D. Michael Abrashoff, New York Times bestselling author of It’s Your Ship“There is no doubt this book will enlighten any leader and help them transform their business through personal connection. I had a behind-the-scenes look at the positive impact his approach had professionally with his team at Avis, and how family extended well beyond the Gartland name. ”—Steve Stricker, pro golfer and US Captain for the 2017 Presidents Cup“Tom knows that strategy without culture does not exist and culture without committed and engaged team members is meaningless. Lead with Heart is an inspiring reminder to each of us of what it takes to move an organization—and yourself—to accomplish greater things in work and in life.”—Adam Johnson, chairman and CEO of NetJets“Lead with Heart captures the phenomenal power of personal authenticity to effect change on those with whom you interact. But even more important, it gives you the tools to recognize and apply these leadership principles in your own life. You can use them to chart a new course starting now!”—Chris Soder, former CEO and president of Priceline.com, Inc.Table of ContentsForeword Introduction Chapter 1: Learning to Lead with Heart Chapter 2: Knowing the Sound of Your Own Heart Chapter 3: Opening Yourself Up—to Yourself and to Others Chapter 4: Building an Engaged, Trusting Culture Chapter 5: Sometimes It Takes Being Friggin’ Crazy Chapter 6: Recognizing the Potential in People Chapter 7: Delivering Tough News with Your Heart Chapter 8: Creating a Purpose and Strategy That Connects with Your Team Chapter 9: Connecting with the Hearts of Your Customers Chapter 10: Seeing New Possibilities with Your Coach Conclusion My Scorecard Update A Special Lifelong Connection Acknowledgments About the Authors

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Book Synopsis¿TIENES EL CONTROL DE TU NEGOCIO O TU NEGOCIO TE CONTROLA A TI? La mayoría de emprendedores y líderes de negocios enfrentan frustraciones similares - conflictos entre el personal, problemas con las ganancias, y crecimiento inadecuado. Pareciera que nunca se toman decisiones, o, al tomarse, no se implementan correctamente. Pero hay una solución. No es complicado ni teórico. El Sistema Operativo Empresarial o Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS), es un método práctico para obtener el éxito empresarial que siempre has deseado. Más de 80,000 empresas han descubierto lo que EOS puede hacer. En TRACCIÓN, aprenderás los secretos para fortalecer los seis componentes clave de tu negocio. Descubrirás una forma sencilla pero poderosa para dirigir tu empresa que dará a ti y a tu equipo administrativo mayor enfoque, mayor crecimiento, y mayor disfrute. Empresas exitosas están aplicando TRACCIÓN cada día para dirigir negocios rentables y sin frustraciones- y puedes hacer lo mismo.Trade ReviewLA PASIÓN DE GINO WICKMAN consiste en ayudar a que las personas obtengan lo que quieren de sus negocios. Para llenar esa pasión, Wickman creó el Sistema Operativo Empresarial o Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS), un sistema holístico que, al ser implementado en una organización, ayuda a los líderes a dirigir mejores negocios, obtener mayor control, tener un mejor balance de vida, y ganar mayor tracción – con la organización entera avanzando juntos como un equipo sano, funcional y cohesivo. Wickman pasa la mayor parte de su tiempo como un Implementador EOS, trabajando junto con los equipos que lideran negocios emprendedores para ayudarles a implementar EOS completamente en sus organizaciones. Es fundador de EOS Worldwide, una organización en crecimiento de emprendedores exitosos de distintos trasfondos de negocio colaborando como Implementadores EOS certificados para ayudar a las personas a nivel mundial a experimentar todos los beneficios organizacionales y personales de implementar EOS. También da talleres y conferencias.

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Book SynopsisWhen their five-year-old son fought for his life, business leaders Erica and Mike Schultz learned a new way to live, work, and succeed—discovering how to achieve extreme productivity with heart and purpose. Ari Schultz was an extraordinary baby, beginning life in a pitched battle against heart disease. The same year, his parents launched their business, and they had to keep it going strong, even while living full-time at the hospital for months on end. For the next five years, Erica and Mike Schultz learned how to balance the demands of their jobs, commuting to the hospital, and spending time with their growing family—along the way, noting the tricks and techniques that allowed them to get work done, even while living in the cardiac ICU and later through heartbreaking loss. After reflection and recovery, Mike and Erica codified their method of coping and working, and set out to study the work habits of extremely productive people. They discovered what extremely productive people do differently than everyone else, and went on to create The Productivity Code—a new approach to productivity that has helped tens of thousands of people manage their time for greatest effectiveness, fulfillment, and happiness.Trade Review“Problems are the nectar of life—they challenge us to grow. In this book, Not Today, we see a perfect example of the tremendous strength we all carry deep inside.”—Michael A. Singer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Untethered Soul“I had the honor of calling Ari one of my friends. He inspired me every time we were together with his toughness, spirit and grit. I’m certain his story, shared in this book, will inspire you.”—Brad Stevens, head coach of the Boston Celtics“Not Today is a memorable and inspiring book. We all have a lot to learn from Ari and the Schultz family about how to face adversity with love, courage, and optimism.”—Senator Joseph I. Lieberman“Ari fought a battle no child should be faced with and he did it with such a brave face, constantly surrounded by his all-star family. We’re all proud to call Ari and the Schultz family our friends and a huge inspiration.”—David Ortiz, three-time World Series Champion"Not Today is a must-read if you want the secrets to a more balanced life. Starting my day with my GIA is an absolute game changer, and will be for you, too."—Sarah Johnston, founder of The Briefcase Coach“Poignant, personal, and practical. You definitely need to take the T.I.M.E to read this, and be rewarded to boot!”—Barry Z. Posner, PhD, coauthor of The Leadership Challenge and Everyday People, Extraordinary Leadership“Personal, actionable, and generous, this is a book about the choices that each of us make, every single day, and the light we're capable of sharing.”—Seth Godin, author of This Is MarketingTable of ContentsContents Foreword [TK]Prologue Introduction: The Gift of TimeNot TodayA New Mindset About TIMEThe Productivity Code Key #1: Manufacture MotivationHabit 1: Recruit Your DriveHabit 2: Ignite Your ProactivityHabit 3: Reengineer Your HabitsThe Productivity Code Key # 2: Control Your TIMEHabit 4: Obsess over TIMEHabit 5: Say NoHabit 6: Play Hard to GetThe Productivity Code Key #3: Execute in the ZoneHabit 7: Sprint into the ZoneHabit 8: Fuel Your EnergyHabit 9: Right the ShipEpilogue AcknowledgmentsAppendix A: Your Personal 90-Day Productivity Code ChallengeAppendix B: Research NoteNotesIndex [TK]About the AuthorsAbout RAIN Group

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Book SynopsisFor fans of Good to Great and The First 90 Days, The Four Disciplines of Execution is the book “every leader should read” (Clayton Christensen, Professor, Harvard Business School, and author of The Innovator’s Dilemma) for creating lasting organizational change. A #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller with more than 500,000 copies sold, The Four Disciplines of Execution will radically change your business.4DX® is not theory. It is a proven set of practices that represents a new way of thinking essential to thriving in today’s competitive climate, making this 2nd Edition a book that no business leader can afford to miss. The 2nd Edition provides more than 30 percent new content, including insight on topics such as: -How 4DX impacts leaders of leaders. -The one metric that sustains execution for the long term. -Three leadership mindsets required for strategic commitment. -Utilizing technology for compelling executive scoreboards. The 4 Disciplines of Execution are used by more than 100,000 teams around the world in business, government, and education, and are changing how teams and organizations achieve their most important goals. The 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) is a simple, repeatable, and proven formula for executing your most important strategic priorities in the midst of the whirlwind. By following the 4 Disciplines—Focus on the Wildly Important; Act on Lead Measures; Keep a Compelling Scoreboard; Create a Cadence of Accountability—leaders can produce breakthrough results, even when executing the strategy requires a significant change in behavior from their teams.

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