Description
Book SynopsisJo Owen is a bestselling and multi-award winning leadership author, keynote speaker and social entrepreneur. He is a founder of eight charities, including the UK's largest graduate recruiter Teach First. His books
The Mindset of Success, The Leadership Skills Handbook and
Management Stripped Bare, all published by Kogan Page, have been translated into eight different languages.
Trade Review"Highly accessible, thought provoking and a refreshing pleasure to read." * Darren Ingram, Darren Ingram Media *
"This book reminds us that great leadership comes from a mindset to live by, rather than a set of skills to apply from 9 to 5." * Mike Tobin, OBE *
"Down to earth and very readable, this book is full of stories to inspire and remind us what leadership is all about." * Steve Munby, CEO, Education Trust *
"Jo Owen provides practical advice on how to ensure a leadership mindset pervades your work in this well-written, original book which was a truly enjoyable read. I would highly recommend it." * Brett Wigdortz, CEO, Teach First *
"Makes a compelling case that a leader's mindset can count far more than their skills in achieving breakthrough success. It has profound implications for how we think about leadership potential within ourselves and our organizations." * Sharath Jeevan, CEO, STIR Education *
"If you need a tool to help you along your journey to being a great leader, pick up your copy of
The Mindset of Success." * Vernita Naylor, Readers' Favorite *
"Interesting reading, it is filled with real life stories. There are plenty of charts, text boxes and tables that provide supplemental information to support the information...An excellent guide." * John Chancellor *
Table of Contents
- Chapter - 00: Introduction;
- Chapter - 01: High aspirations: Dare to dream;
- Chapter - 02: Courage: Dare to act;
- Chapter - 03: Resilience: Stay the course;
- Chapter - 04: Positive: Believe in better;
- Chapter - 05: Accountability: Control your destiny;
- Chapter - 06: Collaborative mindset: Succeed through others;
- Chapter - 07: Growth: Adapt to thrive;
- Chapter - 08: The dark side: Beware the demons;
- Chapter - 09: Mindset and your leadership journey: Accelerate your career;
- Chapter - 10: Conclusion;
