Engaged Leadership: Building a Culture to Overcome Employee Disengagement

Praise for Engaged Leadership, second edition
"Engaged Leadership is the best of both worlds: an engaging business story coupled with a primer on the practical skills all leaders need. In the book, Swindall provides many useful tools for successfully meeting twelve major leadership challenges. I recommend it."
—Mark Sanborn, author of The Fred Factor and You Don′t Need a Title to Be a Leader
"This creatively inspiring book not only encourages the leaders of tomorrow, but also inspires the leaders of today to step up and meet the challenges of a changing world. Business leaders will find true substance at the core of each page."
—Nido Qubein, President, High Point University; and Chairman, Great Harvest Bread Co.
"Give this book to anyone aspiring to be an effective leader and you′ve put them ahead of the curve. Clint Swindall has done a masterful job of bringing leadership to life in a book that′s engaging and effective. Create a leadership culture in your company by getting this book now!"
—Joe Calloway, author of Work Like You′re Showing Off! and Becoming a Category of One
"This book is so engaging, you′ll forget you′re learning. If you only have time for one book this year, make it Engaged Leadership—you won′t be disappointed."
—Bradford D. Beldon, President and CEO, Beldon Roofing Company
"This book contains simple yet very effective management techniques that can improve every leader′s ability to inspire and get the most out of their employees. Swindall shows us what employees want from leaders and how leaders can motivate employees using practical yet effective stories."
—John Wight, President and CEO, BF&M Insurance Group
"This is a slam dunk by Swindall! What a powerful read for any team member of an organization. A fun, enjoyable, insightful, and impactful lesson on how to apply the key concepts of engaged leadership to move your tea m forward."
—Joe Clark, Vice President of Ticket Sales and Services, Spurs Sports & Entertainment

Spis treści:
Introduction.
The Format.
The Fable.
Epilogue– One Year Later.
The Application of Engaged Leadership.
Directional Leadership.
Challenge One: Recruit Support from the Top 29 Percent.
Challenge Two: Prepare the Organization for Change.
Challenge Three: Let Them Know How They Contribute.
Challenge Four: Constantly Communicate Progress.
Motivational Leadership.
Challenge Five: Lead with Positive Motivation.
Challenge Six: Celebrate Small Successes.
Challenge Seven: Encourage Life Balance for All Employees.
Challenge Eight: Create a Fair Work Environment.
Organizational Leadership.
Challenge Nine: Identify and Position the Appropriate Talent.
Challenge Ten: Build a Bridge between Generations.
Challenge Eleven: Move toward Real Empowerment.
Challenge Twelve: Establish a Strategy to Maintain Success.
The Importance of Character Core.
Conclusion.
The Employee′s Role.
Acknowledgments.
About the Author.

Nota biograficzna:
CLINT SWINDALL is a nationally recognized expert on leadership as the president and CEO of Verbalocity Inc., a personal development company with a focus on leadership enhancement. He is an in–demand speaker, trainer, and consultant, delivering his engaged leadership message to thousands every year. Swindall is the author of Living for the Weekday: What Every Employee and Boss Needs to Know about Enjoying Work and Life (also by Wiley). You can reach him at Verbalocity′s website atwww.verbalocity.com.

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Praise for Engaged Leadership, second edition
"Engaged Leadership is the best of both worlds: an engaging business story coupled with a primer on the practical skills all leaders need. In the book, Swindall provides many useful to ols for successfully meeting twelve major leadership challenges. I recommend it."
—Mark Sanborn, author of The Fred Factor and You Don′t Need a Title to Be a Leader
"This creatively inspiring book not only encourages the leaders of tomorrow, but also inspires the leaders of today to step up and meet the challenges of a changing world. Business leaders will find true substance at the core of each page."
—Nido Qubein, President, High Point University; and Chairman, Great Harvest Bread Co.
"Give this book to anyone aspiring to be an effective leader and you′ve put them ahead of the curve. Clint Swindall has done a masterful job of bringing leadership to life in a book that′s engaging and effective. Create a leadership culture in your company by getting this book now!"
—Joe Calloway, author of Work Like You′re Showing Off! and Becoming a Category of One
"This book is so engaging, you′ll forget you′re learning. If you only have time for one book this year, make it Engaged Leadership—you won′t be disappointed."
—Bradford D. Beldon, President and CEO, Beldon Roofing Company
"This book contains simple yet very effective management techniques that can improve every leader′s ability to inspire and get the most out of their employees. Swindall shows us what employees want from leaders and how leaders can motivate employees using practical yet effective stories."
—John Wight, President and CEO, BF&M Insurance Group
"This is a slam dunk by Swindall! What a powerful read for any team member of an organization. A fun, enjoyable, insightful, and impactful lesson on how to apply the key concepts of engaged leadership to move your team forward."
—Joe Clark, Vice President of Ticket Sales and Services, Spurs Sports & Entertainment