Leadership in a week, 3rd edition

Leadership is the ability to present a vision so that others want to achieve it. The best leaders use their experience, skills and personal attitudes to inspire co-operation and team work. This guide suggests that everyone has leadership potential and shows how everyday events can be use to practise leadership skills.

Topics include: assessing situations; gaining and giving feedback; setting clear objectives and priorities; and taking responsibility.

Contents List:
1 - Introduction
2 - Sunday: Developing awareness
3 - Monday: Understanding people
4 - Tuesday: Power and authority
5 - Wednesday: Communication
6 - Thursday: Decision-making
7 - Friday: Creating a vision
8 - Saturday: Taking charge
9 - Further reading

The Authors:
Carol A. O'Connor Ph.D is Principal of Vision in Practice Ltd, a London-based consultancy specialising in leadership development and business strategy. She is frequently asked to coach senior executives and her role is to help leaders identify strategy, goals and standards which will grow their business.

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