Leading People

Table of contents

1. Pocket Mentor Series
2. Also by
3. Title Page
4. Copyright Page
5. Table of Contents
6. Mentor’s Message: Leading Starts with Knowing Where and Why You’re Going
7. Leading People: The Basics
   1. The Challenge of Contemporary Leadership
      1. Expand your leadership skills
      2. Leading or managing?
      3. Recognize the leadership challenge
   2. What Makes an Effective Leader?
      1. Charismatic leaders seem to shine
      2. Transformational leaders focus on the people and the task
      3. Pragmatic leaders—from the ideal to the real
      4. Effective leaders are future-focused
   3. How to Acquire Leadership Skills
      1. Be aggressive about becoming a leader
      2. Learn to adapt to different leadership styles
   4. How to Craft a Vision
      1. Where does your vision fit into the organizational scheme?
      2. What comprises a clearly stated, empowering vision?
      3. Develop your vision
   5. How to Motivate the People You Need
      1. Watch the political scene closely
      2. Care for your people
      3. Create a trusting environment
      4. Adapt your leadership style to the needs of your people
   6. How to Care for Yourself
      1. How can you care for yourself?
8. Tips and Tools
   1. Tools for Leading People
   2. Test Yourself
      1. Answers to test questions
   3. To Learn More
      1. Notes and Articles
      2. Books
      3. eLearning Products
   4. Sources for Leading People
9. Notes
10. How to Order