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Book SynopsisHave you ever been led by someone who cared for you like family, and dared you to achieve more than you ever thought possible for yourself, your organization, and even society? Hostage at the Table author George Kohlrieser explains how becoming a secure base leader releases extraordinary potential in others.
Trade ReviewCare to Dare is recommended to those who are interested in developing as leaders, especially in terms of their soft skills. If nothing else, it s worth reading for the fact it dares to champion the increasingly overlooked idea that leaders can be nice people too. (Edge Magazine, 10th July 2012) A readable compendium of psychological theories of human motivation, inspirational stories and self-development tips. (HR, August 2012) Offers and innovative and thought provoking interpretation of a well-established theme. (Engineering & Technology Magazine, September 2012) The book s ideas are clearly expressed and greatly enhanced by numerous examples and anecdotes drawn from the authors experiences. (Times Higher Education Supplement, August 30th 2012) An unusual take on leadership that works well. (Management Today, October 2012) full of well-presented, readable and useful material (Professional Manager, November 2012)
Table of ContentsPreface xiii
Acknowledgments xxiii
Part I 1
1 Your Leadership Opportunity 3
2 Secure Base Leadership in Action 31
Part II 51
3 Build Trust through the Bonding Cycle 53
4 Deliver Change: Embracing Loss through Grief 81
5 Focus: Bringing Forward the Power of the Mind's Eye 111
6 Achievement: Playing to Win 141
Part III 169
7 Strengthen your own Secure Bases 171
8 Become a Secure Base for Others 197
9 Transform Your Organization into a Secure Base 229
10 Humanize Your Leadership and your Organization 257
About the Research 279
Notes 287
Index 299
