Description
Book SynopsisThis book explores the idea of leading as a host - someone who receives guests. The metaphor is brought to life with stories and examples from around the world. The book will appeal to leaders at all levels in corporations, public service and non-profit sectors.
Trade Review"A genuinely new view of leadership - practical and profound" - Jack Canfield "Host will help you build relationships and engagement both inside and outside your organization." - Dr Ivan Misner, founder and Chairman, BNI "These easy-to-apply principles will last you a lifetime." - Philip Newman-Hall, Director/General Manager, Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, UK "Fresh, innovative and immediately useable." - John Campbell, Managing Director, Growth Coaching International , Australia "A great mix of research, philosophy, stories and insight into what real leadership is about." - Mike Brent, Ashridge Business School
Table of ContentsForeword by Stephen Josephs, co-author of Leadership Agility Part One: A new look at leadership 1. Time for a new look at leadership 2. Hosting: a net yet ancient metaphor 3. What do hosts do? 4. A User's Guide to the Future 5. Four positions for a Host Leader Part Two: Six roles of engagement 6. Initiator 7. Inviter 8. Space-creator 9. Gatekeeper 10. Connector 11. Co-participator 12. Using the six roles and four positions 13. Open your heart - then open the door Notes Acknowledgements Bibliography Index
