{"product_id":"impromptu-9781119286752","title":"Impromptu","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBe Prepared to Lead in the Moment: Assess, think, and respond on-the-spot\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eImprompt\u003c\/i\u003eu shows leaders how to think on their feet and respond eloquently in every situation. Never have there been so many opportunities to inspire and influence in everyday situations -- elevator chats, corridor conversations, networking gatherings, meetings, and ceremonial events. Indeed, today the most iconic leadership moments are spontaneous, spur-of-the-moment events that reveal the inner workings of the leader''s mind. When these impromptu opportunities arise, leaders must be able to listen, think, and respond within seconds. They don''t read a script from a page, they convey the narrative that is already in their mind. They can tailor a messagein a meeting, in the corridor, or in a tweetto influence and inspire any audience. Those who shine in that moment are remembered for their leadership. Those who stumble are remembered for their gaffes, mixed messages, or insensitivity. N\u003ci\u003eobody\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrologue: the Soul of This Book xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I The New World of Impromptu 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 The Rise of Impromptu Speaking 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Power of Spontaneity 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II The Impromptu Mind-Set 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Be Intent on Leading 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Be a Listener 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Be Authentic 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Be Focused 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Be Respectful 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III The Leader’s Script 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Lay the Groundwork 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Read Your Audience 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 The Scripting Template 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Commit to a Message 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Make a Compelling Case 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Beginnings and Endings 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Impromptu Scripts For Every Occasion 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Meetings 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Job Interviews, Networking, and Elevator Conversations 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 “Just the Big Picture” 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Toasts and Tributes 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 The Impromptu Speech 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Q \u0026amp; a 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V The Impromptu Stage 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Rehearse Your Remarks 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Choose Your Words 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Use Improv Techniques 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Find Your Voice 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Master Body Language 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion: Don’t Be Scared, Be Prepared 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEndnotes 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 243\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407028494679,"sku":"9781119286752","price":20.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781119286752.jpg?v=1730497926","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/impromptu-9781119286752","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}