Leadership For Dummies

The quick, easy way to become an effective leader
Written by one of Britain′s most sought–after leadership coaches, this book is your gateway to becoming an effective leader. Gleaned from the wisdom acquired by working with hundreds of highly successful leaders from the world of business, Leadership For Dummies is fortified with practical tips and skill–building exercises guaranteed to get you up and running with all the confidence and skills you need to lead any team, department or organisation successfully – in no time!
What′s in a name – come up with a definition of ′leadership′ that really works for you and zero–in on your leadership strengths and weaknesses
Know thyself – find out why authenticity is key to becoming an effective leader, and how self–knowledge enables you to meet the challenges of leadership
Follow the leader – cultivate the qualities people respond to in a leader, and inspire them to deliver their best every time
Not–so–secret agent – become a change agent who leads teams, departments and even entire organisations through changes, big and small
Teaming up – discover tried and tested tips for leading different kinds of teams and how to overcome the challenges each presents
Open the book and find:
The difference between managing and leading
Ways to gain the commitment of people who work for and with you
How to lead, starting with yourself
Ways to steer people through change successfully
How to increase your influence in your organisation
Techniques to lead different types of teams
Methods to motivate difficult people
Tips on building senior leadership teams
Learn to:
Find your style of leadership
Guide people through organisational change
Lead a team spread across different locations
Become a better and more effective leader

Spis treści:
Introduction.
Part I: Introducing Leadership.
Chapter 1: Taking the Lead.
Chapter 2: Pinning Down the Meaning of Leadership.
Chapter 3: Leadership and Management: Two Sides of the Same Coin.
Part II: Leading Yourself.
Chapter 4: Leading ‘Inside Out’: Knowing Yourself to Become a Better Leader.
Chapter 5: Singing Your Leadership Song: Being in Tune with Your Values.
Chapter 6: Stepping Up to Leadership: Handling Dilemmas.
Part III: Leading Others.
Chapter 7: Developing a Sense of Purpose.
Chapter 8: Employing the Power of Engaging Leadership.
Chapter 9: Becoming an Engaging Leader.
Chapter 10: Modifying Your Leadership Style.
Chapter 11: Leading People to Peak Performance.
Part IV: Leading People Through Change.
Chapter 12: Diving into a Sea of Change.
Chapter 13: Transforming Workplace Culture: A Leader′s Approach.
Chapter 14: Reinforcing a New Culture: Maintaining Your Workplace Changes.
Part V: Leading Different Types of Team.
Chapter 15: Leading Your Own Team.
Chapter 16: Taking on a Project Team.
Chapter 17: Facilitating Virtual Teams.
Chapter 18: Leading Your Senior Management Team.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 19: Ten Tips on Taking the Lead.
Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Leading Yourself.
Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Engaging People.
Index.

Nota biograficzna:
Dr John Marrin is founder of Marwel & Co., which specialises in leadership development and employee engagement. He is a leading authority on how leaders of organisations totally engage their directors, managers and employees to enhance their commitment to deliver improved performance. He is a leadership coach and organisation development specialist to a wide range of clients including large multinationals, privately owned businesse s and public sector organisations.

Okładka tylna:
The quick, easy way to become an effective leader
Written by one of Britain′s most sought–after leadership coaches, this book is your gateway to becoming an effective leader. Gleaned from the wisdom acquired by working with hundreds of highly successful leaders from the world of business, Leadership For Dummies is fortified with practical tips and skill–building exercises guaranteed to get you up and running with all the confidence and skills you need to lead any team, department or organisation successfully – in no time!
What′s in a name – come up with a definition of ′leadership′ that really works for you and zero–in on your leadership strengths and weaknesses
Know thyself – find out why authenticity is key to becoming an effective leader, and how self–knowledge enables you to meet the challenges of leadership
Follow the leader – cultivate the qualities people respond to in a leader, and inspire them to deliver their best every time
Not–so–secret agent – become a change agent who leads teams, departments and even entire organisations through changes, big and small
Teaming up – discover tried and tested tips for leading different kinds of teams and how to overcome the challenges each presents
Open the book and find:
The difference between managing and leading
Ways to gain the commitment of people who work for and with you
How to lead, starting with yourself
Ways to steer people through change successfully
How to increase your influence in your organisation
Techniques to lead different types of teams
Methods to motivate difficult people
Tips on building senior leadership teams
Learn to:
Find your style of leadership
Guide people through or ganisational change
Lead a team spread across different locations
Become a better and more effective leader