Download or read book The Last Lecture written by Randy Pausch and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.

Download or read book Start with Why written by Simon Sinek and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-12-27 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inspirational bestseller that ignited a movement and asked us to find our WHY Discover the book that is captivating millions on TikTok and that served as the basis for one of the most popular TED Talks of all time—with more than 56 million views and counting. Over a decade ago, Simon Sinek started a movement that inspired millions to demand purpose at work, to ask what was the WHY of their organization. Since then, millions have been touched by the power of his ideas, and these ideas remain as relevant and timely as ever. START WITH WHY asks (and answers) the questions: why are some people and organizations more innovative, more influential, and more profitable than others? Why do some command greater loyalty from customers and employees alike? Even among the successful, why are so few able to repeat their success over and over? People like Martin Luther King Jr., Steve Jobs, and the Wright Brothers had little in common, but they all started with WHY. They realized that people won't truly buy into a product, service, movement, or idea until they understand the WHY behind it. START WITH WHY shows that the leaders who have had the greatest influence in the world all think, act and communicate the same way—and it's the opposite of what everyone else does. Sinek calls this powerful idea The Golden Circle, and it provides a framework upon which organizations can be built, movements can be led, and people can be inspired. And it all starts with WHY.

Download or read book Global Explorers written by J. Stewart Black and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-18 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this age of globalization challenges--from economic uncertainty to emerging markets--there are no mapped out answers for the international manager. Global Explorers guides the global manager from the periphery to the center stage of international business leadership. In a 1997 survey of Fortune 500 firms conducted by authors J. Stewart Black, Allen J. Morrison and Hal B. Gregersen, virtually all companies indicated there was a severe shortage of global leaders. The demand for competent global leaders far outstrips the supply. Global Explorers provides the skills and outlines the competencies future global managers need to fill the leadership gap. Using extensive research, real-life examples, and 130 in-depth interviews with senior executives representing 50 global companies, including IBM, Disney, Exxon and Sony, Global Explorers suggests the reasons for the global leadership shortage, and identifies the necessary skills to compete in the international marketplace. For managers who want to safeguard their corporate future in these changing times, Global Explorers will help them develop a personal program for developing and balancing the skills they need to become successful global leaders.

Download or read book Introducing Leadership written by David Pardey and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-03-30 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive and highly practical, Introducing Leadership introduces the principles and practice of leadership, from theory through to the development of the reader’s own leadership ability. From the analysis of the different sources of leadership and management theory emerges a model that will provide the basis for the development of readers’ own leadership skills and for the application of these through the rest of the book. Written by an experienced author in the field of management development, the book is split into three parts: Section one – the nature and role of leadership Section two – leading others Section three – leading innovation and change The learning development is clearly structured and this text also provides the underpinning knowledge requirements for Level 3 qualifications in leadership.

Download or read book Primordial Leadership written by Lawrence D. Duckworth and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traditional behavioral insights from Maslow, Herzberg, McGregor, Porter, Collins, and many others are helpful, but they stop short of the most basic and powerful drives behind human behavior. Also, they do not provide actionable methods and tools to use. The product of C-executive Larry Duckworth’s 25 years of study and practice in applying neuroscience to the business world, education and research, Primordial Leadership introduces the six Neuroscience based Primal Drives and shows business leaders how to equip and motivate their teams to perform at the highest level. Many real-life examples, tools, methods, and more show leaders how to apply cutting-edge Neuroscience to their daily leadership challenges, including change management, whether in a large corporate setting, small business, nonprofit, government entity, the military or turn-arounds.

Download or read book Tao Te Ching A Perspective written by Swami Bodhidharma and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2021-02-28 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are only a few books ever written that speaks the truth so simply yet so elegantly as Tao Te Ching! The wisdom of Lao Tzu is eternal, but may sound "lofty yet impractical", as Lao Tzu himself says, to the lay people. The author makes an effort to demystify the great wisdom and makes it an easy to understand, practical guide for anyone willing to start their own spiritual journey. However, the author believes that spirituality shouldn't be something practiced by a select few seekers. His pragmatic approach to life, will be understandable to anyone of any profession. As he says "there's nothing called 'supernatural'. Everything within nature is natural! Whatever we do not understand, we just call it supernatural" Tao means "The way". The book is an invitation to anyone willing to walk on it, and discover the treasures of one's own heart!

Download or read book Business Analysis and Leadership written by Penny Pullan and published by Kogan Page Publishers. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 21st century organizations, across all sectors and of all types, have to cope with an international marketplace where change is frequent and customer expectations continue to rise. The work of business analysis professionals is crucial if organizations are to succeed and grow. If change programmes are to be successful, stakeholder engagement and situation analysis are vital, and to achieve this, senior business people need to display competence in a range of areas, not least of which include the ability to challenge, lead and influence. Business Analysis and Leadership is for anyone involved in business analysis working in any organization worldwide, from financial services to charities, government to manufacturing. It takes the reader beyond standard textbooks full of techniques and tools, advising on how to lead and gain credibility throughout the organization. It will help you with the tricky role of working with people from the shop floor to board directors and give readers the confidence to challenge the easy way forward and point out what will really work in practice. This inspirational book consists of contributions from leading thinkers and practitioners in business analysis from around the world. Their case studies, practical advice and downloadable appendices will help the reader to develop leadership skills and become an outstanding catalyst for change.

Download or read book Tao Te Ching a guide to the interpretation of the foundational book of Taoism written by Shantena Augusto Sabbadini and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-04-01 with total page 635 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tao Te Ching is the foundational text of Taoism. Traditionally considered the work of the 'Old Master', Lao Tzu, a senior contemporary of Confucius, this 2500 years old text is a poetic and supremely concise formulation of some of humanity's highest wisdom. Revered as a basic book of spiritual guidance throughout Chinese history, it has become a beloved inspirational work in the West. The present work is meant to help the Western reader to penetrate the depth and subtlety of Lao Tzu's wisdom without requiring a knowledge of the Chinese language. Readers are offered a choice between various interpretations and are guided in non-technical terms to explore how they originate. More importantly, they are also offered the possibility to hold all the various resonances of the text simultaneously, just as a Chinese reader would, and thus access the original wealth of meaning in a way no ordinary translation could convey.

Download or read book Ancient Chinese Wisdom written by Liu Liang Ji and published by UB Tech. This book was released on with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Indus valley civilization was booming, there bloomed another counterpart in the very valleys of the Yellow river. There flourished the ancient Chinese culture which produced many schools of thoughts like Taoism, Zen Buddhism, Confucianism, Mohism, Yangism, Legalism, School of Yin-yang, Logicians, Neo-Confucianism, etc which shaped China as a distinct nation. These schools of thoughts are the core of Chinese philosophical wisdom and without which is there is no Chinese identity. This book, Ancient Chinese Wisdom contains the collective wisdom of Chinese philosophical intellectuals like Lao Tzu, Confucius, Bodhidharma, Zhuang Zhou, Mencius, Han Fei, Xun Kuang, Guo Xing, Wu Cheng'en, Zeng Zi, Cheng Yi, and other notable personalities.You may be in line of philosophy or sinology, cultural lover, enthusiast, or anything; this book should be added as a precious entity to your valuable collection. This extract is thousands of years of combined accumulated wisdom of one of the earliest human civilization which is still alive and progressing. I believe you shouldn't miss this book.

Download or read book Leadership for Colonels and Business Managers written by Colonel Alok Asthana and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2018-04-10 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You can learn to lead as well as to manage. • Would you much rather be loved or respected? • Can you lead and delegate as per the capabilities of the follower? • Do you decide by intuition or by using Game Theory techniques? • Do you know that too much synergy, consensus and motivational gimmicks are harmful? Col Alok Asthana shares observations from a distinguished, 42-year career in military command, teaching, industry and consultancy. How many consultants and authors you know can boast of such wide hands-on experience as well as academic knowledge? Backed by researches in organizational behavior and group dynamics, these ‘How to’, ‘Why’ and ‘Why not’ hacks will change your leadership and management style forever. The book covers essential knowledge and techniques for the one-to-one processes between the leader and the team, the one-to-many processes of the group, organisation development, leader behavior, better thinking & decision making and finally, topics of specific interest to the combat leader. Not bromides and clichés, but specific guidance essential for teams in military and business alike, usually not made available to them. It has a real world touch and demolishes many myths. Each chapter is a stand-alone; complete and useful in itself. Numerous anecdotes, analogies and quotes make the book a racy and lively read. The book is a practitioner’s delight. Grab it and race ahead of the pack. Follow these instructions and the men will literally die for you, even in business organisations.

Download or read book Decide written by Steve McClatchy and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-02-03 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to make better decisions and achieve your goals What shapes a person's career and life, and defines them as a leader? Their decisions. We all want to be more productive and deliver our best results. But doing this effectively—and consistently over time—is a significant challenge. Managing it all is hard, and leading in today's hyper-paced world is even harder. The good news is that leadership expert Steve McClatchy makes it easier. In Decide, McClatchy—who works with Fortune 1000 people every day to help them achieve outstanding levels of performance—shows you how to cut through the complexities and excuses to start realizing real gains simply by changing one thing: the way you make decisions. With McClatchy's help, you can quickly begin to: Use the time you have each day to move your business and your life forward Make decisions that yield better results Waste less time, reduce stress and regain balance Again and again, McClatchy has helped people learn for themselves how great decision-making habits yield a lifetime of accomplishments. Follow McClatchy's no-nonsense and practical approach, and you'll soon manage—and even lead—at your highest level of personal performance.

Download or read book Fierce Leadership written by Susan Scott and published by Currency. This book was released on 2011-01-11 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of the acclaimed book Fierce Conversations comes the antidote to some of the most wrongheaded practices of business today. · “Provide anonymous feedback.” · “Hire smart people.” · “Hold people accountable.” These are all sound, business practices, right? Not so fast, says leadership visionary and bestselling author Susan Scott. In fact, these mantras — despite being long-accepted and adopted by business leaders everywhere — are completely wrongheaded. Worse, they are costing companies billions of dollars, driving away valuable employees and profitable customers, limiting performance, and stalling careers. Yet they are so deeply ingrained in organizational cultures that no one has questioned them. Until now. In Fierce Leadership, Scott teaches us how to spot the worst “best” practices in our organizations using a technique she calls “squid eye”–the ability to see the “tells” or signs that we have fallen prey to disastrous behaviors by knowing what to look for. Only then, she says, can we apply the antidote.. Informed by over a decade of conversations with Fortune 500 executives, this book is that antidote. With fierce new approaches to everything from employee feedback to corporate diversity to customer relations, Scott offers fresh and surprising alternatives to six of the so-called “best” practices permeating today’s businesses. This refreshingly candid book is a must-read for any manager or leader at any level who is ready to take a long hard look at what trouble might be lurking in their organization - and do something about it.

Download or read book Flat Army written by Dan Pontefract and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-03-20 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arms you with powerful tools for overcoming resistance to change and creating a culture of collaboration, engagement, and employee empowerment Your people are your most valuable asset, and if you want them to excel (and your profits to soar), you'll need to abandon your traditional command-and-control management style and adopt a collaborative, open leadership approach—one that engages and empowers your people. While this isn't a particularly new idea, many leaders, while they may pay lip service to it, don't really understand what it means. And most of those who do get it lack the skills for putting it into practice. In Flat Army you'll find powerful leadership models and tools that help you challenge yourself and overcome your personal obstacles to change, while pushing the boundaries of organizational change to create a culture of collaboration. Develops an integrated framework incorporating collaboration, open leadership, technologies, and connected learning Shows you how to flatten the organizational pyramid and engage with your peoples in more collaborative and productive ways—without undermining your authority Explains how to deploy a Connected Leader mindset, a Participative Leader Framework, and a Collaborative Leader Action Model Arms you with powerful tools for becoming a more visible leader who demonstrates the qualities and capabilities needed to become an agent of positive change

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Download or read book Leading to Succeed Essential Skills for the New Workplace written by Wagner Denuzzo and published by Easton Studio Press LLC. This book was released on 2024-02-13 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dramatic changes in the business world are creating new opportunities for personalized experiences. With no fixed pathways towards success, maneuvering the complexity of this new environment calls for further immersion into that which energizes and empowers you. This book is a journey through inner experiences, emotional development, and the dynamics that shape one’s worldview, values, and guided actions, creating a foundation for a purposeful and satisfying career. Wagner Denuzzo, a Latino immigrant from Brazil, became a licensed psychotherapist and later held global executive roles in Fortune 500 companies. His experiences allow him to establish connections between psychology and workplace social dynamics, as well as the unique experiences of individuals navigating rigidly hierarchical businesses. At its heart, the book shows that leadership skills are vital for all members of the organization—from individual contributors to executives—to prepare them well for the new era of work. Denuzzo helps the reader understand the “Essential Leadership Expressions” required for a balanced life, integrating character, community, and career. It is particularly relevant for the early-in-career individual entering a transformed world of work, experiencing historic technological advancements and a global economy that must address ESG and global social concerns, while satisfying shareholders and customers. LEADING TO SUCCEED is a must read for members of the new workforce. It defines the key leadership skills imperative for success in tomorrow’s workplace, independently from positions, roles, and titles within an organization. Organizational leaders will benefit from learning to understand the human dynamics in workplace performance, and HR practitioners will enhance their understanding of the employee experience, allowing them to address situations with greater empathy and compassion.

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Download or read book Everyone Communicates Few Connect written by John C. Maxwell and published by HarperCollins Leadership. This book was released on 2010-03-28 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most effective leaders know how to connect with people. It's not about power or popularity, but about making the people around you feel heard, comfortable, and understood. This book will teach you how to do that. While it may seem like some folks are born with a commanding presence that draws people in, the fact is anyone can learn to communicate in ways that consistently build powerful connections. Bestselling author and leadership expert John C. Maxwell offers advice for effective communication to those who continually run into obstacles when it comes to personal success. In Everyone Communicates, Few Connect, Maxwell shares five principles and five practices to develop connection skills including: Finding common ground Keeping your communication simple Capturing people’s interest Creating an experience everyone enjoys Staying authentic in all your relationships Your ability to achieve results in any organization is directly tied to the leadership skills in your toolbox. Connecting is an easy-to-learn skill you can apply today in your personal, professional, and family relationships to start living your best life.