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Leader John Thompson

Leader By John Thompson

Leader by John Thompson


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Summary

We all possess a wide range of skills ... but everyone knows that they could be even more effective. By helping the reader to set their own goals, analyse their current strengths and work out how to achieve their aims, this book aims to improve their key skills in leading, guiding and motivating teams and individuals.

Leader Summary

Leader by John Thompson

DEFINE YOUR FUTURE... ANALYSE YOUR PRESENT... ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

We all possess a wide range of skills... but everyone knows that they could be even more effective.

This innovative new series is aimed at people who would like to improve - who know that although they have a degree of competence there is undoubtedly more that they could achieve.

By helping the reader to set their own goals, analyse their current strengths and work out how to achieve their aims, Leader is a motivating, highly personal means of improving key skills in leading, guiding and motivating teams and individuals.

THE FUTURE

What do you want and where are you going

THE PRESENT

What are you currently good at

HOW ARE YOU GOING TO GET TO WHERE YOU WANT

Incorporated within the text are contributions from renowned practitioners in the field, including case studies, anecdotes and examples. To cater for a variety of learning styles, there are checklists, diagrams, questionnaires and cartoons where appropriate. Theory, questions for reflection, practical tasks and case studies will make sure that the reader moves through a variety of learning modes.

About John Thompson

John Thompson is a lecturer in Human Resource Development and the director of Short Courses at the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Consumer Studies, University of Ulster. He has written hundreds of articles and books on the subject of leadership and HR development.

Catherine Doherty is a management consultant and trainer with Q Learning.

Q Learning's work includes coaching, team building and development of leaders and managers at all levels. Visit www.qlearning.com for more information.

Table of Contents

Imagining the future; What leader do you want to be?; Case studies: outstanding leaders; The 7 models of leadership; The common skills of leadership; Defining your personal goal; Rapport; Flexibility; Sensory acuity; Match... pace... lead; Limiting beliefs; Emotional management; Anchoring; Scary moments; Communication models; Perceptual positions; Collaborative outcomes; Patterns for motivation; Creating the conditions for effective learning; Celebration; Personal learning; Feedback; Evidence; Strategies; Is it worthwhile to make the change?; Family; Work; Social life; Personal development; Contribution to society; Health; Inspirational voices; 1 - What if You Were A Better Leader?; 10 - Summary; 2 - What Does Better Look Like?; 3 - What Do You Really Want in Leadership?; 4 - Being A Better Leader: The Building Blocks; 5 - Being A Better Leader: Solutions for Yoursef; 6 - Solutions: Influencing and Communicating With Others; 7 - Moving On; 8 - The Life-Leadership Balance; 9 - To Boldly Go!

Additional information

GOR005387279
9780340856307
0340856300
Leader by John Thompson
Used - Good
Paperback
John Murray Press
20030627
192
N/A
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