{"product_id":"leadersmithing-9781472941237","title":"Leadersmithing","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShortlisted for the \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness Book Awards 2018 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''Leadership'' is in danger of becoming a tired phrase in the world of management - it may sound cerebral and important, but more often comes across as static and trite. Which might explain why so many ''leaders'' feel like imposters; they may have a vision or masterplan, but the reality is daily messiness, acute uncertainty and fragile loyalty from team members. Often, they have been parachuted in to transform a complex situation, or promoted in unexpected circumstances. Are there more effective ways in which people can learn the art of being a great leader?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeing an effective leader \u003ci\u003eis\u003c\/i\u003e about the daily grind, and it is a far from glamorous existence, but it can be hugely rewarding if leaders are realistic about the choices they face. In many trades and professions, mastery of the subject can take a lifetime; leadership is no different. An apprenticeship approach can breathe life into the development o\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInspirational, practical and fascinating, this book will help you no matter what your age or achievements. I couldn’t put it down. -- Joanna Lumley * OBE *\u003cbr\u003eI stumbled into leadership by accident rather than design. My learning was all \"on the job\" with many mistakes and a few successes. How much easier my job would have been if there had been books like this around to help me navigate my journey. -- John Barton * Chairman, Easyjet and Next *\u003cbr\u003eThis is a different kind of leadership book. It encourages and inspires. It shows us that we all need to continue to learn and develop our leadership skills, however high or low we may be. And it reminds us that it's a journey of one step at a time, with a lot of work on the way. It's a must-read. -- Chris Smith * Baron Smith of Finsbury, Master of Pembroke College Cambridge *\u003cbr\u003eAt a time when leadership is scarce, Eve Poole offers some practical insights for all on what it takes to become a true leader. Indeed an acquired skill. -- Paul Polman * CEO, Unilever *\u003cbr\u003eLeaders should be readers and Eve Poole’s \u003ci\u003eLeadersmithing\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for anyone that wants to improve their ability to lead. Whether you run a business, a small team, or aspire to lead in the future, \u003ci\u003eLeadersmithing\u003c\/i\u003e will help you become the leader you want to be, with strong practical insight, humour and honesty. -- Jayne-Anne Gadhia * Chief Executive, Virgin Money *\u003cbr\u003eI found the book fascinating. Whether you are looking for leadership advice when tackling a new challenge, or merely developing your personal leadership skills, Eve's deck of cards will provide the inspiration. -- Major General Paul Nanson * Commandant, The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and Director Leadership for the British Army *\u003cbr\u003eThis is a leadership book from the frontline, written from a deep base of academic understanding but grounded in the daily practice of the leadership art. I will be buying it for all my Board and recommending it very often. -- Stephen Bampfylde * Chairman, Saxton Bampfylde *\u003cbr\u003eEve Poole gives us an engaging and fresh take on leadership development. The book frames the practice as a guild unto itself, whose masters are rewarded with the most challenging and rewarding work. Practice, simulation and muscle memory are offered as fundamentals in how leaders can be modelled and honed. Poole’s eye-opening metaphors and commonsense templates provide a welcome divergence from a canon that is too often stilted with jargon and buzzwords. Imminently accessible, \u003ci\u003eLeadersmithing\u003c\/i\u003e invites all – at any stage of development – to use its insights and exercise on a path to leadership excellence. -- Dr Randall P White * author of \"Breaking The Glass Ceiling\" and \"The Future of Leadership\" *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction  PART 1 - THEORY  Chapter 1: What do leaders need to be able to do?  Chapter 2: How do leaders really learn?  Chapter 3: Character  Chapter 4: Leadersmithing  PART 2: PRACTICE  Chapter 5: Crafty Essentials  Chapter 6: Diamonds  Chapter 7: Clubs  Chapter 8: Spades  Chapter 9: Hearts  Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408780075351,"sku":"9781472941237","price":15.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781472941237.jpg?v=1730504182","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/leadersmithing-9781472941237","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}