What is the foundation of leadership?. When looking up at a skyscraper, all you see is what is visible above ground. The building blocks holding the structure in place is largely unseen. But the foundation has to be strong, otherwise the entire building will fall. Similarly, the foundation of effective leadership is largely invisible. But it is composed of two behaviors. One is building trust. The other is generating what I call “spark.”
Leading at Light Speed© is a new leadership book for anyone and everyone who cares to build high performance organizations that perform at very high levels, as measured by profitability, growth, and customer retention. In a hyper-connected world, change is occurring at accelerating rates of speed. Leading at Light Speed describes in detail ten quantum leaps (specific ways of acting and behaving) that build trust, spark innovation, and create a high-performing organization.
Preface …………………………………………………………………….. vii
Introduction ……………………………………………………………….. xi
Quantum Leap 1: Align the Core Values …………………………… 1
Quantum Leap 2: Sharpen the Focus ……………………………….. 31
Quantum Leap 3: Lead Through Others ……………………………. 54
Quantum Leap 4: Manage Decisions Well …………………………. 80
Quantum Leap 5: Accelerate the Pace of Change ……………… 117
Quantum Leap 6: Stimulate the Creative Process ………………. 150
Quantum Leap 7: Spread Systems Thinking ……………………… 170
Quantum Leap 8: Communicate in 12-D ………………………….. 198
Quantum Leap 9: Start With Yourself …………………………….. 220
Quantum Leap 10: Help People Assume Responsibility ………. 250
About the Author ……………………………………………………….. 279
Index ……………………………………………………………………….. 281
In the book, the ten quantum leaps are fully explained, with examples and action steps to develop these areas within your own organization.
In times of increasing complexity and accelerating change, there is no better time to pick up “Leading at Light Speed” and read its step-by-step systems and tools for becoming an effective leader and creating a high-performance organization. It reveals astonishing tips, tools, and systems we have discovered over the past 10 years consulting leaders to build the best performing organizations in the USA and the world. These are nonprofit, private, and public companies. Regardless of what type of corporation or organization you have, you can benefit from the tools inside Leading at Light Speed.
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Written by Eric F. Douglas, the CEO of Leading Resources, Inc – providing consulting services for leaders and leading organizations. Workshops, tools, and management consulting to help your organization succeed in times of accelerating change.
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