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Book SynopsisDiscover your unique edge. Each of us has our own set of strengths, abilities and skills that allow us to shine and deliver exceptional results. These are our underlying qualities that energise us and we are great at (or have potential to become great at).
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements vii
Foreword ix
Introduction xi
Chapter 1 – The Leadership Edge 1
In which Joe comes to terms with his predicament and challenges his beliefs about leadership…
Chapter 2 – Habit 1: Sharing Vision (stretch goals) 21
In which Joe practises setting stretch goals…
Chapter 3 – Habit 1: Sharing Vision (optimizing strengths) 47
In which Joe practises optimizing his strengths…
Chapter 4 – Habit 2: Sparking Engagement (optimizing others’ strengths) 65
In which Joe practises optimizing the strengths of others and takesactiontoreduceperformancerisk…
Chapter 5 – Habit 3: Skilfully Executing (strengths-based culture) 77
In which Joe practises stretching the limits and reinforces a strengths-based culture…
Chapter 6 – Habit 3: Skilfully Executing (reinforcing a strengths-based culture) 93
In which Joe continues to stretch the limits…
Chapter 7 – Habit 4: Sustaining Progress 109
In which Joe recognizes achievement…
Chapter 8 – Postscript 121
In which Joe celebrates success and passes on his learning…
Appendix – The Stretch Toolbox 127
Free tools and resources to help you transform your leadership
Glossary of Terms 147
About the Authors 153
