Amplifiers

Amplifiers

by Tom Finegan
Released September 2021
Publisher(s): Wiley
ISBN: 9781119794554

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Book description

Discover how to enable strategic change efforts by relying on your best people 

In Amplifiers, entrepreneur and expert management and technology consultant Tom Finegan delivers an insightful new way to think about human behavior in the execution of corporate transformations. Through an exploration of the career journeys of several leaders and analyses of “True Amplifiers” in action, the book demonstrates how to deliver strategic and transformative change by relying on the efforts of key, exemplary followers.  This important book:

  • Explains the different ways that being a true amplifier is experienced by different ethnicities and genders 
  • Describes the “Cell Concept” of amplifiers, and how they interact with other stakeholders of your organization 
  • Discusses the work of amplifiers across global industries and organizations 

Perfect for executives, managers, and other business leaders responsible for change management and strategic execution, Amplifiers also belongs on the bookshelves of anyone who hopes to contribute to or lead organizations as they change direction. 

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Introduction
  6. I: Leadership + Followership = Amplifiers
    1. 1 True Amplifiers
      1. Note
    2. 2 Leaders Versus Titled Executives
      1. Management Matters
      2. Traditional Leadership
      3. The Charisma Trap
      4. Titled Executives and Bosses
      5. Notes
    3. 3 Followers Versus Subordinates
      1. Subordinates
      2. Followership Explained
      3. The Lone Nut
      4. Notes
  7. II: Finding and Developing Amplifiers
    1. 4 Finding and Developing Leaders, Followers, and Amplifiers
      1. Defining Leadership, Followership, and Amplifiers for Your Organization
      2. Finding Amplifiers
      3. Developing Amplifiers
      4. Developing Amplifier Skills
      5. Case Study on Amplifier Development
      6. Notes
    2. 5 Total Talent and Amplifier Cells
      1. Scope of Talent
      2. The Continuum of Talent
      3. Amplifier Impact on Total Talent
      4. The Amplifier Cell and the Power of Three
      5. Amplifiers' Impact on Changing Work Patterns
      6. Challenges Facing Companies Today
      7. Virtual Work and Managing Remote Work Groups
      8. Impact of Technology Innovation on How Work Gets Done
      9. The Gig Economy and the Side Hustle
      10. Career Loyalty in the New Generation of Employees
      11. Notes
    3. 6 Leadership Styles, Motives, and Traits
      1. Leadership Styles
      2. Leadership Motives
      3. Leadership Traits
      4. Notes
    4. 7 Followership Styles, Motives, and Traits
      1. Followership Styles
      2. Followership Motives
      3. Followership Traits
      4. Note
    5. 8 Amplifier Styles, Motives, and Traits
      1. Amplifier Styles
      2. Amplifier Motives
      3. Amplifier Traits
      4. Notes
  8. III: Amplifiers in Action
    1. 9 Amplifying Corporate Strategy
      1. Necessary Ingredients for a Successful Transformation
      2. Energy
      3. Flexibility Versus Focus
      4. Funding
      5. Organizational (Re)alignment
      6. Resources
      7. Time
      8. Amplifier Impact on Corporate Strategy
      9. Notes
    2. 10 Amplifying Change Management
      1. Changing the Mix
      2. Tasks
      3. Behaviors
      4. Styles
      5. Inclusiveness of Thoughts and Ideas
      6. Motives
      7. Mindset
      8. Culture
      9. Notes
    3. 11 Amplifying Corporate Racial Justice
      1. Actions Leaders and Amplifiers Can Take to Advance Corporate Racial Justice
      2. Taking It to the Next Level
      3. Echo Chambers, Impact on Corporate Racial Justice
      4. Notes
    4. 12 Amplifying Life
  9. Recommended Readings
  10. Acknowledgments
  11. About the Author
  12. Index
  13. End User License Agreement

Product information

  • Title: Amplifiers
  • Author(s): Tom Finegan
  • Release date: September 2021
  • Publisher(s): Wiley
  • ISBN: 9781119794554