The Work of Leaders : How Vision, Alignment, and Execution Will Change the Way You Lead.
Title:
The Work of Leaders : How Vision, Alignment, and Execution Will Change the Way You Lead.
Author:
Straw, Julie.
ISBN:
9781118663417
Personal Author:
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (139 pages)
Contents:
Cover -- Title page -- Copyright page -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Foreword -- Introduction -- 1: Welcome to the Work of Leaders -- The VAE Model -- How This Book Is Organized -- PART 1: Vision -- 2: Introduction to Crafting a Vision -- What Exactly Do We Mean by Vision? -- The Importance of Crafting a Vision -- Vision at All Levels -- 3: Crafting a Vision Through Exploration -- Vision > Exploration > Remaining Open -- Strategies for Remaining Open -- Vision > Exploration > Prioritizing the Big Picture -- Strategies for Prioritizing the Big Picture -- 4: Crafting a Vision Through Boldness -- Vision > Boldness > Being Adventurous -- Strategies for Being Adventurous -- Vision > Boldness > Speaking Out -- Strategies for Speaking Out -- 5: Crafting a Vision Through Testing Assumptions -- Vision > Testing Assumptions > Seeking Counsel -- Strategies for Seeking Counsel -- Vision > Testing Assumptions > Exploring Implications -- Strategies for Exploring Implications -- 6: Summary of Crafting a Vision -- Doing the Work: Crafting the Vision -- PART 2: Alignment -- 7: Introduction to Building Alignment -- What Exactly Do We Mean by Alignment? -- The Importance of Building Alignment -- Alignment at All Levels -- 8: Building Alignment Through Clarity -- Alignment > Clarity > Explaining Rationale -- Strategies for Explaining Rationale -- Alignment > Clarity > Structuring Messages -- Strategies for Structuring Messages -- 9: Building Alignment Through Dialogue -- Alignment > Dialogue > Exchanging Perspectives -- Strategies for Exchanging Perspectives -- Alignment > Dialogue > Being Receptive -- Strategies for Being Receptive -- 10: Building Alignment Through Inspiration -- Alignment > Inspiration > Being Expressive -- Strategies for Being Expressive -- Alignment > Inspiration > Being Encouraging -- Strategies for Being Encouraging.
11: Summary of Building Alignment -- Doing the Work: Building Alignment -- PART 3: Execution -- 12: Introduction to Championing Execution -- What Exactly Do We Mean by Execution? -- The Importance of Championing Execution -- Execution at All Levels -- 13: Championing Execution Through Momentum -- Execution > Momentum > Being Driven -- Strategies for Being Driven -- Execution > Momentum > Initiating Action -- Strategies for Initiating Action -- 14: Championing Execution Through Structure -- Execution > Structure > Providing a Plan -- Strategies for Providing a Plan -- Execution > Structure > Analyzing In-Depth -- Strategies for Analyzing In-Depth -- 15: Championing Execution Through Feedback -- Execution > Feedback > Addressing Problems -- Strategies for Addressing Problems -- Execution > Feedback > Offering Praise -- Strategies for Offering Praise -- 16: Summary of Championing Execution -- Doing the Work: Championing Execution -- Afterword -- Composite Vignette 1: Individual Coaching -- Composite Vignette 2: Group Facilitation -- Composite Vignette 3: Succession Planning -- Appendix A: The Development of the Work of Leaders VAE Model -- Foundation -- Stage 1: Leadership Literature Review -- Stage 2: Personality-Based Leadership Research -- Stage 3: Analysis of 360 Leadership Data -- Stage 4: Survey of Training Industry -- Development -- Stage 5: Leadership Model Prototypes -- Stage 6: Subject-Matter Expert (SME) Reviews -- Stage 7: Classroom Testing -- Refinement -- Stage 8: Quantitative and Qualitative Feedback -- Stage 9: Literature Review Update -- Stage 10: Supplemental Research -- The Result: Vae Model -- Appendix B: Feedback Outtakes -- References -- Resources -- About Inscape Publishing -- About the Authors -- Index.
Abstract:
"...a bright gem of a book." -JIM KOUZES & BARRY POSNER, authors of the best-selling The Leadership Challenge® Praise for The Work of Leaders "The Work of Leaders is a bright gem of a book. In a crystal clear and to-the-point style, the authors make leadership instantly accessible with a memorable model, rock solid fundamentals, original research, compelling stories, and highly practical tips for putting the principles to immediate use. There are invaluable lessons on every page, and you'll enjoy discovering each one. We highly recommend The Work of Leaders to anyone who aspires to make extraordinary things happen in organizations." -JIM KOUZES & BARRY POSNER, authors of the bestselling The Leadership Challenge® "Clear, distinctive, intuitive, and deeply researched, The Work of Leaders gives every reader not only several 'a-ha!' moments, but smart, meaningful suggestions for changing the way we all lead." -ELAINE BIECH, author of The Business of Consulting "The authors have indeed done their homework! Their combined expertise and engaging writing gives their readers a one-stop shop for understanding and improving the way we lead. Bravo!" -BEVERLY KAYE, coauthor of Love 'Em or Lose 'Em "The Work of Leaders shows you how to create a thriving organization by setting a vision and then collaborating with your people to guide your company to success. It is the strategic tool you need to move your business forward, with imaginative writing and a practical approach you can use right away." -TOM MCKEE, CEO, The Ken Blanchard Companies "Anyone who is in a leadership position or is responsible for evaluating leaders should make this book a must-read. Collectively, the book's authors are unique in their knowledge, background and ability, which is what distinguishes this great piece of work from others of its kind." -SIDNEY FELTENSTEIN, former CEO, Yorkshire
Global Restaurants.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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