Seven Disciplines of a Leader [1 ed.] 978-1-119-00396-0, 1119003962, 978-1-119-00409-7, 1119004098, 978-1-119-00395-3

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Seven Disciplines of a Leader [1 ed.]
 978-1-119-00396-0, 1119003962, 978-1-119-00409-7, 1119004098, 978-1-119-00395-3

Table of contents :
Content: Acknowledgments ix Introduction: What Makes Certain Leaders Highly Effective? xi I The Nature of Highly Effective Leadership 1 1 Welcome to Leadership: Nature of the Job 3 2 Who Said It Would Be Easy?: Scope of the Leader's Job 14 3 Principles of Effective Leadership: Essence of the Leader's Job 24 4 Disciplines and Practices of Highly Effective Leaders 34 II Seven Disciplines 45 5 Discipline 1: Initiative and Influence: Seize the Reins and Set an Example for Others 47 6 Discipline 2: Vision, Strategy, and Alignment: The Progression from Plans to Accomplishments Marks a True Leader 59 7 Discipline 3: Priorities, Planning, and Execution: Execution Cannot Succeed without the Team's Acceptance and Endorsement 75 8 Discipline 4: Social/Emotional/Political Intelligence: The Tribulations of Leadership and Their Remedies 91 9 Discipline 5: Reciprocation, Collaboration, and Service 104 10 Discipline 6: Love and Leverage: There is No Substitute for Passion about Work 113 11 Discipline 7: Renewal and Sustainability: Those Who Practice Renewal and Sustainability Avoid Common Pitfalls 125 III Eleven Practices of Highly Effective Leaders 133 12 Practice 1: Hire People Like a Casting Director 135 13 Practice 2: Never Stop Developing People 147 14 Practice 3: Understand the Value of Coaching 165 15 Practice 4: Motivate and Inspire People 174 16 Practice 5: Master Communication 180 17 Practice 6: Build an Optimal Team 200 18 Practice 7: Deliver Excellence and Satisfy Customers 216 19 Practice 8: Balance Your Work and Personal Life: It Will Help You Find the Right Perspective 228 20 Practice 9: Nurture New Leaders and Retain High Performers 239 21 Practice 10: Lead Desired Change 248 22 Practice 11: Manage a Multigenerational Workforce 258 About the Author 273 Index 275

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