Discovering the Leader in You E-Book

Sara N. King

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Fachliteratur
• Serie: J-B CCL (Center for Creative Leadership)
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 295

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2011

Beschreibung

From the Center for Creative Leadership's most popular and best known leadership program Leadership Development Program comes a book for anyone who wants to have a competitive edge in today's complex marketplace. Discovering the Leader in You shows what it looks like to fit in a leadership role and provides a system of self-discovery that allows for exploration into the roles within an organization. The book includes illustrative cases examples and puts the spotlight on the transition from "the decision to lead" to "how to implement the decision to lead."

Leseprobe

Table of Contents

Praise for Discovering the Leader in You

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Preface

Leadership as a Conscious Choice

Our Intended Audience

The Discovering Leadership Framework

Acknowledgments

Chapter One: Where Does Leadership Fit in Your Life?

The Challenges Today

From Drift to Clarity: A Framework for Choice and Action

The Underlying Philosophy of Discovering Leadership

Everyday, Everywhere Leadership

What's Next

Chapter Two: Organizational Realities, Demands, and Expectations

How Organizations and Organizational Life Are Changing

What Do These Changes Mean for You as a Leader?

Changing Perspectives on Leadership

Increasing Demands on Leaders

Conclusion

Chapter Three: Your Leadership Vision

Conscious Personal and Leadership Visions

Discovering or Clarifying Your Leadership Vision

Strategies for Discovering a Leadership Vision

What a Clear Leadership Vision Will Do

Conclusion

Chapter Four: Your Leadership Motivation and Values

Your Motivations to Lead

Motivations and Core Values

Vision and Values

Conclusion

Chapter Five: Your Leadership Profile

The Use of a Leadership Profile

Your Personal Leadership Profile

Conclusion

Chapter Six: Personal Realities, Demands, and Expectations

Impact of Work on Personal Life—and Vice Versa

Work-Life Interdependencies

Your Own Work and Personal Life Situation

Weighing Costs and Benefits

Five Strategies for Achieving More Balance

Conclusion

Chapter Seven: The Leader in You

Using the Discovering Leadership Framework

Identifying Your Leadership Purpose

Write a Letter to Yourself

The Leadership Decision Ladder

Continuing to Discover the Leader in You

Conclusion

References

About the Authors

Index

About the Center for Creative Leadership

Praise for Discovering the Leader in You

“An excellent guide for both new and seasoned leaders on the unique and complex challenges of leadership in the 21st century. This well-written, concise book will take you through the steps needed to make conscious, deliberate leadership choices in our 24/7 world of constant access and rapid change—choices that will help you better shape and control the influence you want to have.”

—Molly Corbett Broad, president, American Council on Education

“When managers or executives drift into leadership positions, simply as a step in their careers, they can find themselves tossed about by change and complexity. The authors of Discovering the Leader in You plot the coordinates of values and visions against which leaders can set their compass and navigate unknown seas. I highly recommend this book for emerging and established leaders.”

—Robert W. Bryan, CFO and SVP, Roll International Corporation

“Leaders are made, not born. Effective leadership requires deep passion, an unwavering commitment to serving others, a bold vision of future possibilities, and a conscious commitment to lifelong learning. The authors, all associated with the world-renowned Center for Creative Leadership, have written a book that will help leaders in all sectors of society enhance their leadership skills and, in turn, improve the human condition.”

—Shirley Chater, Ph.D., R.N., former commissioner, U.S. Social Security Administration; president emerita, Texas Woman's University

“Being a leader can be one of the most gratifying roles in life. Discovering the Leader in You spells out an effective process that leaders or aspiring leaders can go through to unleash their ability to effect change in the world. This is a compelling book that I recommend highly.”

—Vice Admiral Cutler Dawson (USN Retired), president and CEO, Navy Federal Credit Union

“King, Altman, and Lee have written an important book that will reward those who are willing to learn, improve, and think expansively about personal passion and growth.”

—Ben Feder, CEO, Take Two Interactive Software

“Discover who you are as a leader with the world's top experts on the subject!”

—Marshall Goldsmith, world-renowned executive coach; author of the New York Times best sellers MOJO and What Got You Here Won't Get You There

“Where does leadership fit in your life? Readers can count on this book to help them answer this question confidently. The authors weave compelling stories of leadership in action with their own extensive coaching experiences to make this book an engaging, active force for creating the leadership our world calls for and deserves.”

—General John W. Handy (USAF retired), president, JHandy Consulting

“Strong leadership is one key to a healthy and vibrant organization. Building a cadre of leaders who can navigate the challenges ahead is the work of our educational institutions. Discovering the Leader in You helps by providing a practical road map for emerging leaders to examine who they are as leaders and which opportunities present the best fit with their style, strengths, and experiences.”

—Nathan O. Hatch, president, Wake Forest University

“Most leadership books give you answers, but too few ask pointed questions so that you can reflect on and come up with your own answers. Discovering the Leader in You does exactly that—and hence it is an important book. Read it.”

—Prasad Kaipa, Ph.D., CEO coach and advisor, Kaipa Group

“Through their hands-on work unlocking the leadership skills of numerous CCL classes, these authors have distilled the leadership discovery process and key behaviors into an engaging and easy-to-read book. Everyone can learn to build on his or her unique strengths and become a more inspiring leader.”

—Harlan Kent, CEO, Yankee Candle Company

“All great leaders strive for excellence by committing and periodically recommitting to self-improvement. In Discovering the Leader in You, the authors help leaders hone their awareness of self and environment in this must-read guide on the journey to betterment.”

—Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, M.D., MBA, president, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

“The most effective leaders know who they are, why they want to lead, what they want to accomplish, how they can lead authentically, and how their experience teaches valuable lessons. The authors of Discovering the Leader in You help emerging and experienced leaders gain more clarity about these very issues so that they lead with more purpose and navigate the challenges and rewards of leadership.”

—Kim Martin, president/general manager, WE tv and Wedding Central

“In Discovering the Leader in You, CCL continues a rich tradition of drawing insight from the study of leadership while also presenting a tangible call to action for the practicing leader. What is distinct in this work is how CCL speaks to both the ‘formal’ leader—someone with a title or job description that embodies leadership—and the ‘informal’ leader—the person who steps up and takes on a community service project or a role on a school board. The authors ask us to reflect on the question, ‘Why do I want to lead?’ In a world that appears more and more self-centered, the call for leadership has never been more important. This book inspires us to be intentional in the impact we want to have at home, at work, and in our communities and to step up and lead toward this purpose.”

—Steve Merrill, VP of Human Resources, OGE Energy Corp.

“An effective leader has to have keen self-awareness, which can only be obtained through a systematic process of self-discovery and evaluation. This book will take you through a proven discovery process that will help hone your leadership skills. I highly recommend it.”

—Donna Noce, president, White House Black Market

“Leaders are increasingly called upon to lead in a world that is rapidly changing, complex, and uncertain. The authors of Discovering the Leader in You have done a marvelous job in calling out the key dimensions of effective leadership for these times of challenge and opportunity. I heartily recommend this book.”

—Nenad Pacek, president and founder, Global Success Advisors Ltd., Oberwaltersdorf, Austria

“This book has plenty of practical advice about how to be an effective leader. It will make a notable contribution to each leader's reflective journey. The ideas will spark renewed energy for readers with years of leadership experience and provide sound advice to individuals who are new to leadership.”

—Kristen M. Swanson, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N., dean and Alumni Distinguished Professor, School of Nursing, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

“Discovering the Leader in You isn't about finding what's inside you or recovering what you've lost. It's about recognizing your situation, embracing its challenges, and making the necessary changes to overcome the challenges you face. This book helps leaders at all levels frame leadership discovery as a choice—a decision to make a difference to improve the lives of other people. Leadership is essential no matter the situation.”

—General James D. Thurman, commanding general, U.S. Army Forces Command

“Leaders can make or break an organization. With Discovering the Leader in You, the authors supply us with a systematic approach to excelling as a leader. The principles defined in this book can help you become the effective, impactful leader you want to be!”

—Eric Wiseman, chairman, president, and CEO, VF Corporation

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

King, Sara N.

Discovering the leader in you : how to realize your leadership potential / Sara N. King,

David G. Altman, Robert J. Lee.—New and rev. ed.

p. cm. —(A joint publication of the Jossey-Bass Business & management series and the

Center for Creative Leadership)

Earlier ed. entered under: Robert J. Lee.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-0-470-49888-0 (cloth);ISBN 978-0-470-90225-6 (ebk);

ISBN 978-0-470-90228-0 (ebk);ISBN 978-0-470-90230-2 (ebk)

1. Leadership. I. Altman, David G. II. Lee, Robert J., 1939- III. Lee, Robert J., 1939- Discovering

the leader in you. IV. Title.

HD57.7.L439 2011

658.4′092—dc22

2010032373

A Joint Publication of The Jossey-Bass Business & Management Series and The Center for Creative Leadership

Preface

Over many years, we have had the privilege of working with a large number of senior leaders and managers from different organizations all over the world. While many of them have impressed us as individuals with high achievement and even higher aspirations, many have not yet reached their full potential. In recent years, we've noticed that more of these individuals are expressing doubt about their role as leaders. Sometimes they aren't clear about what they should be doing or where they should be heading as leaders. Some are frustrated, conflicted, or downright unhappy. Some wonder if leading is worth the time, effort, and sacrifices they have to make.

We believe doubt has increased because of the growing complexity of the leadership tasks and the interconnected world in which we live. The speed of technological developments, rate of change, economic challenges, the daily pressures to meet ever more aggressive goals, and the 24/7 access expected of leaders have left many people with too few hours and too little energy to bring their best leadership to bear. As a result, leaders have begun to question their abilities, the direction their life has taken, and their hopes for future impact. We label this as the problem of