Leadership For Dummies

Lead and succeed in both business and life!
Includes case studies of leadership in action!
Think you′ve got what it takes to be a leader? Some mover–and–shaker types seem to be "natural leaders." But that′s exactly what they want you to think. The truth is, leaders are made, not born. So if you want practical strategies and surefire tips for developing your own leadership style, this book was made for you!
Discover how to:Build (and flex) your leadership musclesSee opportunity amid change and crisisLead with communication, encouragement, and promotionAssemble and maintain a top–notch teamRecognize the ten telltale behaviors of true leaders
The Dummies WayExplanations in plain English"Get in, get out" informationIcons and other navigational aidsTear–out cheat sheetTop ten listsA dash of humor and fun
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Spis treści:
Introduction.
PART I: What It Takes to Be a Leader.
Chapter 1: A Marshal′s Baton in Every Soldier′s Knapsack.
Chapter 2: Remember, They′re Not Electing You Dictator for Life.
Chapter 3: Building Your Leadership Muscles.
Chapter 4: Which Hat Do I Wear? The Roles That Leaders Play.
PART II: Leadership Is a Process.
Chapter 5: Take the Lead? Me?
Chapter 6: The Missions of the Leader.
Chapter 7: The Responsibilities of a Leader.
PART III: The Art of Leadership.
Chapter 8: What Are the Skills of a Leader?
Chapter 9: Harnessing Your Strengths and Weaknesses.
Chapter 10: What about Expectations?
Chapter 11: The Axioms of Leadership.
Chapter 12: Managing as a Leader.
Chapter 13: Leading When You Aren′t Really the Leade r.
PART IV: Leadership in Everyday Life.
Chapter 14: Volunteering Your Time and Skills.
Chapter 15: Taking the Lead as a Volunteer.
Chapter 16: Everyday Leadership: Training for Real Life.
Chapter 17: Leading When You Coach.
Chapter 18: Organizing Your Community: Lessons from Saul Alinsky.
PART V: Leadership and Vision.
Chapter 19: What′s a Vision?
Chapter 20: Developing a Vision.
PART VI: Team Building.
Chapter 21: Why Depend on Teams?
Chapter 22: Creating a Winning Team.
Chapter 23: Team Learning.
Chapter 24: Spreading Team Knowledge Around.
Chapter 25: When Followers Won′t Follow.
Chapter 26: Can the Situation Be Saved?
Chapter 27: Leading across Cultures.
PART VII: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 28: Ten Mistakes That Every Leader Makes.
Chapter 29: Ten Characteristics of a True Leader.
Chapter 30: Ten Ways to Master Leadership Skills.
Index.
Book Registration Information.

Nota biograficzna:
Marshall Loeb is the daily columnist for CBS MarketWatch.com and an award–winning editor and broadcaster.
Stephen Kindel is a former senior editor at Forbes.

Okładka tylna:
Lead and succeed in both business and life!
Includes case studies of leadership in action!
Think you′ve got what it takes to be a leader? Some mover–and–shaker types seem to be "natural leaders." But that′s exactly what they want you to think. The truth is, leaders are made, not born. So if you want practical strategies and surefire tips for developing your own leadership style, this book was made for you!
Discover how to:Build (and flex) your leadership musclesSee opportunity amid change and crisisLead with communication, encouragement, and promotionAssemble and maintain a top–notch teamRecognize the ten telltale behaviors of true leaders
The Dummies WayExplanations in plain English"Get in, get out" i nformationIcons and other navigational aidsTear–out cheat sheetTop ten listsA dash of humor and fun
Get smart! www.dummies.comRegister to win cool prizesBrowse exclusive articles and excerptsGet a free Dummies Daily e–mail newsletterChat with authors and preview other booksTalk to us, ask questions, get answers