How do senior leaders, in their own words, describe the most effective leaders--the ones that get results, grow the business, enhance the culture and leave in their wake a trail of other really effective leaders? Conversely, how do senior leaders describe the kind of leader that undercuts the organization's capacity and capability to create its future? This book, based on groundbreaking research, shows how senior leaders describe and develop leadership...

"In The Blueprint, part leadership manifesto, part practical manual, Doug teaches leaders how to work through the same six steps that he used to transform his journey. The six steps are manageable and incremental, designed to fit practically within the pace of busy modern life. Knowing how daunting the prospect of change can be, Doug arms readers with exercises and practices to realistically bring their foundation to life in every situation. Now,...

"Boost staff performance, improve retention, and build a great 21st Century team culture-popular Follow My Lead podcaster John Eades provides everything you need to be a world-class leader How are you currently leading? Is your current style to Manage, Rule, Please, Support, or Elevate? Building the Best challenges you to rethink what it means to be a leader today and gives you the tools to determine your current leadership style. Through a simple...

"Since its original publication in 2000, Leadership and Self-Deception has become a word-of-mouth phenomenon. Its sales continue to increase year after year, and the book's popularity has gone global, with editions now available in over twenty languages. Leadership and Self-Deception shows how the problems that typically prevent superior performance in organizations and cause conflicts in our personal lives are the result of a little-known problem...

Uncover your blind spots and reset your leadership approach for long-lasting success in any business Far too many business leaders today are using outdated practices to engage and motivate their people-and they're failing miserably. Truly resilient, thriving organizations are those that are purpose driven and focus on more than pure profits. Purpose, or an underlying company philosophy, not only drives strategic change, but also encourages customer...

"Succeed as a project manager, even if you've never run a project before! This book is the fastest way to master every project management task, from upfront budgeting and scheduling through execution, managing teams through closing projects, and learning from experience. Updated with more insights from the front lines, including agile approaches, dealing with security and privacy priorities, and leading remote/virtual teams, along with the latest...

"People problems are some of the most stressful problems leaders have. Drama, personal conflict, negativity, crumbling trust, communication breakdowns, little personal accountability and performance issues are what stare leaders in the face every day. Leading is hard and leadership can be lonely. But it doesn't have to be. There is one thing that leaders can do to lessen and even eliminate what makes leadership so difficult. They can lead from the...

This expanded and revised edition describes how to transform an ailing company into an industry darling, by adopting servant leadership. The author and former Popeyes CEO shows that leading by serving is a rigorous and tough-minded approach that yields the best results, and illustrates how that was accomplished at Popeyes.

"For newcomers and management alike, leadership can be overwhelming and overcomplicated. By building core tenets of leadership around two key words in each chapter, Bill Treasurer simplifies the equation. Congratulations, new leader! You've joined the ranks at during an exceptionally complicated time. Our current workplace climate is fraught with political divisions, economic disparities, and ever-shifting social dynamics. Leaders are managing remote...

"Organizational Culture and Leadership is the classic reference for managers and students seeking a deeper understanding of the inter-relationship of organizational culture dynamics and leadership. Author Edgar Schein is the 'father' of organizational culture, world-renowned for his expertise and research in the field; in this book, he analyzes and illustrates through cases the abstract concept of culture and shows its importance to the management...