Description
Book SynopsisHelping professionals of all types are everyday heroes who routinely and selflessly improve the lives of others. But they often don't believe or realize that they also form a valuable pool of future leadersthat their specific characteristics, distinct aptitudes, and servant leader's mindset not only prepare them, but already uncommonly equip them, to rise to the highest tiers of their organization's leadership structure.
You don't have to be either someone who does good in the world for others or someone who makes a good living running a company or managing others. You can be bothyou can remain committed to the greater good of society and still lead a for-profit or nonprofit organization or become a successful entrepreneur. You can simultaneously activate your right-brain and left-brain faculties, apply your honed service-oriented side and your business-savvy side.
How does the author know this can be done? Because he did it himself! Sharing lessons learned over a 30-ye
Table of Contents
Contents
Introduction: From One Helping Professional to Another
1So You Don’t Think You’re a Leader, Huh?
The Top 10 Reasons You Already Are
2The Rise of Female Power
3Now Is the Time for Individuals to Make Their Mark
4Putting Your Personality Traits to Work for You
5Learn as You Go
6A Spotlight on Leadership in Education
7What Did COVID-19 Teach Us About Getting Through Crises?
8Managing Personnel Issues
9“Money” Isn’t a Bad Word
10Succession Planning & Growth
Conclusion: What Kind of Leader Do You Want to Be?
Notes
Acknowledgments
About the Author
