Description
Book SynopsisSuitable for anyone who aspires to make things happen in organizations, this book gives every reader several 'a-ha!' moments, and smart, meaningful suggestions for changing the way we all lead. It shows you how to create a thriving organization by setting a vision and then collaborating with your people to guide your company to success.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ix
Foreword by Dr. Bernard W. Franklin xiii
Introduction xvii
1 Welcome to the Work of Leaders 1
Vision 11
2 Introduction to Crafting a Vision 13
3 Crafting a Vision Through Exploration 23
4 Crafting a Vision Through Boldness 33
5 Crafting a Vision Through Testing Assumptions 43
6 Summary of Crafting a Vision 53
Alignment 59
7 Introduction to Building Alignment 61
8 Building Alignment Through Clarity 69
9 Building Alignment Through Dialogue 79
10 Building Alignment Through Inspiration 89
11 Summary of Building Alignment 99
Execution 105
12 Introduction to Championing Execution 107
13 Championing Execution Through Momentum 113
14 Championing Execution Through Structure 125
15 Championing Execution Through Feedback 135
16 Summary of Championing Execution 147
Afterword: Using VAE in Your Organization 153
Appendix A: The Development of the Work of Leaders VAE Model 161
Appendix B: Feedback Outtakes 189
References 193
Resources 197
About Inscape Publishing 201
About the Authors 203
Index 207
