Book description
Much like DNA provides the structure and design for life, The DNA of Leadership defines the behaviors that are essential to become an outstanding leader. This book is the result of working with thousands of executives, reviewing their behaviors, and identifying characteristics that are required for high levels of success, including: Setting a forceful vision; Identifying and hiring extraordinary talent; Delegating for leveraging of results; Communicating for impact; Having difficult conversations; Creating a compelling business model. This book is written is for leaders at every level in an organization, from the first-time manager to the chief executive officer and offers practical ways to change your behavior and provides an active roadmap toward becoming a truly outstanding leader.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction and Overview
- Chapter 1 Leadership Implosion: Failure to Change = Failure to Thrive
- Chapter 2 Knowing the Business: Moving from Passenger to Driver
- Chapter 3 Setting a Vision: Avoiding the Fog of Tomorrow
- Chapter 4 Effective Delegation: Trusting Others Not to Steal Your Wallet
- Chapter 5 Difficult Conversations: Business Issues and Performance Discussions
- Chapter 6 The Talent Expedition
- Chapter 7 The Disciplines of Communication: Maximizing Impact and Productivity
- Chapter 8 The Person in the Mirror: Overcoming Questions about Your Competence
- Chapter 9 Designing Your Future
- Appendixes
- About the Authors
- Index
- Backcover
Product information
- Title: The DNA of Leadership
- Author(s):
- Release date: August 2017
- Publisher(s): Business Expert Press
- ISBN: 9781631577901
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