Take your performance to the next level with our tried-and-tested guide to leadership.
The Leadership Workout has been specially developed to be clear, simple, very easy to follow and highly effective. It will show you how you can identify your weak and strong points and the straightforward 10-step improvement plan will show you how you can quickly develop the skills and confidence you need to be an inspiring leader and effective manager.
· Test yourself – Start by finding out your current confidence and skills as a leader or manager
· Follow the 10 Steps – Learn everything you need to know to become a better leader
· Take action – Experience 10 situations where you can apply your new-found skills in real life
· Face your fears – Take on 10 common leadership challenges to test your skills and find out how to handle them.
This book really works. And just to be sure, it’s already been tested on over 50 readers just like you. Start your leadership workout today and begin exercising your full potential.
‘Understand where you are now, where you want to be and how to get there through the use of exercises, proven models and reflection. Watch yourself grow and enjoy!’
Georgina Feakin, Head of IT Engagement, Santander
About the author
Author's acknowledgements
Publisher's acknowledgements
Introduction
Self-assessment questionnaire
Part 1: 10 Steps to Better Leadership
Step 1: Developing the right attitude
Step 2: Communication – how to get the best out of people
Step 3: How to build trust
Step 4: Adapting your leadership style for the best outcome
Step 5: Setting objectives that work
Step 6: Delegating to and up-skilling your team
Step 7: Motivating and engaging people
Step 8: Giving feedback that leads to positive change
Step 9: Moving from being reactive to proactive
Step 10: Managing up (or how to say no without ruining your career)
Part 2: 10 Leadership Skills in Action
Part 3: 10 Common Leadership Challenges
Putting it into action (the mentor toolkit)
Self-assesment questionnaire
Index
Nick Winston worked as a Learning Consultant for QA for two years, specialising in management and leadership development. In his previous roles, such as Managing Director of a recruitment consultancy and Training Manager for a Business Consultancy, Nick lead project teams of over 300 staff and acted as Lead Facilitator for some of Europe’s largest Change and Transformation projects.
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