The Leadership Secret is the result of over 20 years of studying leadership experiencing leadership & leading. Using real life examples as well as meticulous research it takes the reader on a journey of self-awareness & encourages them to experiment giving practical advice on how to apply the book's wisdom. Throughout are anecdotes pertinent to the author's development & lessons learnt. These stories also serve as metaphoric examples in order for the reader to understand issues most suitable to them. The use of language & structure is key to the book & the author has taken a major influence from his training as an NLP Master Practitioner & Trainer. Though the book has a military slant due to the author's training & experiences it is accessible & relevant to anyone who finds themselves in a leadership role that is interested in developing their leadership skills
- not just business leaders. Every parent uncle & aunt is a leader. The features most likely to appeal to buyers are the real life examples. The lessons taken from these examples lead to practical self-application tools which maximise potential. A number of inspirational"es are included to help the reader to fully take on the message. The book shows that leadership is simple & easy to apply bypassing the endless waffle on leadership & highlights what really matters. It will appeal especially to those new to a position of responsibility who are looking for assistance & will also help when training mangement staff both in the private & public sector.
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Genghis Khan is historys greatest conqueror. As a teenager he was an outcast fleeing enemies on a mountain in northern Mongolia an exile a nobody. Yet it took only twenty years for Genghis to build the largest land empire in history
- four times the size of Alexanders twice the size of Romes. How did he do it? What lessons does his life reveal about the nature of leadership? What is greatness in leadership? What traits did Genghis possess exactly? Were they unique or might some apply in other times & other places
- even here & today? In Leadership Secrets of Genghis Khan" John Man re-examines the life of Genghis Khan to discover the qualities characteristics & strategies that made him the great leader that he was. The answers are sometimes surprising. Genghis was far from just the tyrant that history records but rather a leader of exceptional vision & modernity. & many of the secrets of his success are as valuable & applicable in todays competitive business world as they were in rallying the Mongol hordes."

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This is the winner of the New Manager category at the CMI Management Book of the Year Awards. The Leadership Skills Handbook from best-selling author Jo Owen reveals the essential skills you need to be an effective leader. It shows you what works in practice not in theory. Each skill is presented in concise easy to follow format. The skills are about the real challenges real leaders have to master. Based on research from over a thousand leaders in the public private & voluntary sectors it identifies the practical skills to make you even more successful & offers guidance on all key topics. This completely revised second edition of The Leadership Skills Handbook is about more than just technical skills it is also about developing the people skills behaviours & values you will need. Full of tips exercises & practical wisdom it will help you become a leader that people want to follow. ...

In this eagerly awaited sequel to the international bestseller The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari world renowned leadership guru Robin Sharma will teach you how to restore trust commitment & belief within your organisation while simultaneously changing the way you live your life in the process. A practical guide to visionary leadership & an inspiring fable Leadership Wisdom is the true sequal to the international bestseller The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari. It follows the story of Peter Franklin a frustrated owner of a struggling digital software company. Just as things start to seem hopeless for Peter a young monk appears at his door offering sure-fire advice on how to turn the fate of his business around. Peter is astonished to learn that the monk is in fact his long-lost friend Julian Mantle returned from his extraordinary Indian odyssey & ready to share his timeless wisdom for visionary leadership. Expressed in an easy-to-use eight step system of practical lessons this inspiring & illuminating parable will teach you amongst other things how to: * Create team focus & unity * Increase profitability & efficiency * Be creative & innovative under pressure * Inspire & develop your team * Touch people's lives in a positive way ...

The only book designed specifically for the CIPDs new core unit Leading Managing & Developing People". The key selling points include: Written by a team of experts from Portsmouth Business School; Review questions at end of each chapter to consolidate learning; Considers the aims objectives & contribution of HRM across the public private third sector & across small medium large & multi-national organisations; & Balances- theory & practice drawing on major research work including theoretical & conceptual models through to major research findings & supported by case studies. The new features to this edition include: New chapters on change theories/models the contribution of HRM/D across different organisations & the role & function of HRM/D; More on equity & fair dealing developing leaders & leadership organisational design improving performance in different contexts & career development; & A table at the beginning of the book links topics & key theories. The online resources include: For tutors: Lecturers Guide Lecture Handouts Teamwork activities; For students: Accounts of best practice; Questionnaires for motivational skills & leadership attributes; Mini cases; Questionnaires; Weblinks; & Video clips." ...

The international bestseller--now with a new preface by author John Kotter. Millions worldwide have read & embraced John Kotters ideas on change management & leadership. From the ill-fated dot-com bubble to unprecedented M&A activity to scandal greed & ultimately recession--weve learned that widespread & difficult change is no longer the exception. Its the rule. Now with a new preface this refreshed edition of the global bestseller Leading Change" is more relevant than ever. John Kotters now-legendary eight-step process for managing change with positive results has become the foundation for leaders & organizations across the globe. By outlining the process every organization must go through to achieve its goals & by identifying where & how even top performers derail during the change process Kotter provides a practical resource for leaders & managers charged with making change initiatives work." Leading Change" is widely recognized as his seminal work & is an important precursor to his newer ideas on acceleration published in " Harvard Business Review." Needed more today than at any time in the past this bestselling business book serves as both visionary guide & practical toolkit on how to approach the difficult yet crucial work of leading change in any type of organization. Reading this highly personal book is like spending a day with the worlds foremost expert on business leadership. Youre sure to walk away inspired--and armed with the tools you need to inspire others. Published by Harvard Business Review Press." ...

At the very time the need for effective leadership is reaching critical proportions Michael Fullan's Leading in a Culture of Change provides powerful insights for moving forward. We look forward to sharing it with our grantees." --Tom Vander Ark executive director Education Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation " Fullan articulates clearly the core values & practices of leadership required at all levels of the organization. Using specific examples he convinces us that the key change principles are equally critical for leadership in business & education organizations." --John Evans chairman Torstar Corporation " In Leading in a Culture of Change Michael Fullan deftly combines his expertise in school reform with the latest insights in organizational change & leadership. The result is a compelling & insightful exposition on how leaders in any setting can bring about lasting positive systemic change in their organizations." --John Alexander president Center for Creative Leadership " Michael Fullan's work is remarkable. He masterfully captures how leaders can significantly improve their learning & performance even in the uncontrollable chaotic circumstances in which they practice. A tour de force." --Anthony Alvarado chancellor of instruction San Diego City Schools " Too often schools & businesses are seen as separate & foreign places. Michael Fullan blends the best of knowledge from each into an exemplary template for improving leadership in both." --Terrence E. Deal coauthor of Leading with Soul Business nonprofit & public sector leaders are facing new & daunting challenges--rapid-paced developments in technology sudden shifts in the marketplace & crisis & contention in the public arena. If they are to survive in this chaotic environment leaders must develop the skills they need to lead effectively no matter how fast the world around them is changing. Leading in a Culture of Change offers new & seasoned leaders' insights into the dynamics of change & presents a unique & imaginative approach for navigating the intricacies of the change process. Michael Fullan--an internationally acclaimed expert in organizational change--shows how leaders in all types of organizations can accomplish their goals & become exceptional leaders. He draws on the most current ideas & theories on the topic of effective leadership incorporates case examples of large scale transformation & reveals a remarkable convergence of powerful themes or as he calls them the five core competencies. By integrating the five core competencies--attending to a broader moral purpose keeping on top of the change process cultivating relationships sharing knowledge & setting a vision & context for creating coherence in organizations--leaders will be empowered to deal with complex change. They will be transformed into exceptional leaders who consistently mobilize their compatriots to do important & difficult work under conditions of constant change." ...

In The League Doesnt Lie" the 606 team have selected the most debatable topics from the world of football from best manager to most memorable penalty & worst haircut ever to the ultimate England XI. You can learn about the top ten football Tweeters. You can jump on your 606 Soapbox about the best ever player. & hear about the shows angriest calls of all time! With introductions from the 606 team for each topic " The League Doesnt Lie" is the ultimate book of footballing trivia & opinion for Sunday League players & armchair referees alike." ...

The under 15s League competitionis under way & Hooker & Co enter into the fray with typical Glory Gardens gusto. First class cricket is the order of the day but when it comes to the crunch can oddball Ohbert pull it off in a moment of cricketing crisis? & have Glory Gardens CC REALLY got what it takes to be the best
- not just throughout the regional trials
- but at...HEADINGLY?

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Leah
- a petite brave & comely slave
- innocently attracts the covetous attentions of the jealous steersman on her masters boat

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