Product Description
by Kirk Wilkinson (Author), Erin Martineau (Editor), Susan Veach (Designed by)
You can become a better leader NOW This book is not just about what you do to become a better leader but how to do it. Kirk shares new insights on timeless leadership principles turning them in to skills that can be learned, applied and taught to others. Kirk is a world renowned expert on leadership and personal development. For more than 25 years Kirk has logged thousands of hours coaching executives, managers and individuals like you to become better leaders. Using this book as a guide you will learn to lead and manage in a way that will inspire your employees to be eager to follow you, willingly donate their discretionary effort, and support your vision and strategies.
The skills covered in this book have not only helped poor performing managers become top performers; they will also help any executive or manager become a better leader. This book will also help you as a manager or leader to assist those who aspire to become a manager or leader. With the guidance you obtain in this book, you will be able to help others become better leaders than they would become otherwise. These skills and concepts in this book have all been tried and tested in the field with surprising results. Here are the skills covered:
- The Trust Advantage
- The Optimist's Advantage
- It's All About the WHO
- The Art of Appreciation
- Context, Context, Context
- The Art of Disclaimers
- Authentic Curiosity
- Confident Humility
- Discipline and Deferred Gratification
- The Art of Macro-Management
