This title is shortlisted for the CMI Management Book of the Year 2012. The difference between competent communication & inspiring communication can be the difference between poor performance & outstanding results. The traditional model for what constitutes a good leader is changing & CEOs & HR professionals now say the ability to understand motivate & inspire others is the characteristic that is most important when recruiting senior leaders. Based on original interviews with an extraordinary list of 60 top leaders from a wide range business sectors The Language of Leaders" provides a unique insight into how they have responded to the demands of a transparent world reports on what they have learned & creates a lexicon for successful communication. Their message is resoundingly clear
- communication is a now a crucial top three skill of leadership. It is only through mastering this skill that leaders can effectively engage with people within & outside an organization & ultimately build trust
- the essential pre-requisite of success. Filled with actionable lessons & insights from leading CEOs of high-profile global organisations " The Language of Leaders" is a book that anybody in a leadership position or who aspires to lead should read & keep on their desks."