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Book SynopsisKevin Murray specializes in strategic communications, reputation management and leadership communications coaching. He has almost 40 years' experience in communications, including appointments as Director of Communications of British Airways and Director of Corporate Affairs at the UK Atomic Energy Authority. He is currently Chairman of The Good Relations Group. He is also author of
The Language of Leaders, shortlisted for the CMI Management Book of the Year Award 2013.
Trade Review"Do you want to be a transformational leader? Then this is the book for you. 5 stars ***** and a must for all leaders - new and old." -- Gary Metcalfe FCMI, FIC * CMI Book Club *
"I'm always sceptical of the latest management book to hit the shelves. But this is an exception. It is a rich source of information and insight for anyone leading teams and wanting to make a difference." -- Paul Mylrea * professional communicator and former President, CIPR *
"The compelling combination of Kevin Murray's unique storytelling and groundbreaking model of leadership communication make this a must read for every leader who wants to raise their game." -- Sir Eric Peacock * Non-Executive Director, UK Trade and Investment *
"This is an insightful and essential handbook for leaders - it is packed with insight and useful tips for effective communication." -- Sahar Hashemi OBE * co-founder, Coffee Republic *
"Inspiring leaders make us want to achieve more. They persuade us to their cause, win our active support, help us to work better together and make us feel proud to be part of the teams they create. So if we want to be better leaders ourselves, how do we communicate in a way that inspires? The book is an essential manual for any aspiring leader, answering these key practical questions." * CMI Book Club *
"A helpful book for senior managers faced with putting across their own and their companies' messages." * Andrew May FIC CMC FCMI (CMI Management Book of the Year judge) *
"Among the most thoughtful and thought-provoking books." * Delroy Beverley FCMI (CMI Management Book of the Year judge) *
Table of Contents
- Chapter - 00: Introduction: the inspiration gap;
- Section - ONE: Leadership in the age of transparency;
- Chapter - 01: The new leader;
- Chapter - 02: Leadership: the greatest intangible asset of them all;
- Chapter - 03: The 12 principles of inspiring leadership communication;
- Section - TWO: The leader within;
- Chapter - 04: Be yourself better: why passion and conviction are essential to inspiring leaders;
- Chapter - 05: The vision thing: how to think about purpose, values and the future;
- Chapter - 06: Bringing the outside in: when you introduce employees to the people they serve, it unleashes super-performance;
- Chapter - 07: Engage through powerful conversations: how to use conversations to drive culture, and why culture delivers goals;
- Section - THREE: Connecting to the emotions that drive behaviours;
- Chapter - 08: It’s all about them: how to become more effective by being more focused on people and behaviours;
- Chapter - 09: The listening leader: why you need to listen louder;
- Chapter - 10: Sending signals: how you inspire – or demotivate – without saying a word;
- Chapter - 11: Purposeful, persuasive stories: how you can use stories to drive action and shape culture;
- Section - FOUR: The leader outside;
- Chapter - 12: Use a potent point of view to power your leadership: how to develop a persuasive standpoint to win friends and influence people;
- Chapter - 13: Winning in the court of public opinion: why you must always prepare properly for public platforms;
- Chapter - 14: When words really matter: why some are simply much more persuasive than others;
- Chapter - 15: Why leaders should embrace social media: the six reasons you should be more engaged;
- Section - FIVE: Bringing it all together;
- Chapter - 16: What is your leadership inspiration quotient? How to make the intangible more tangible
