The leadership contract the fine print to becoming an accountable leader

A comprehensive blueprint for the enlightened leader The Leadership Contract is the modern leader's handbook for organizational renewal. Leaders are no longer "rulers," nor are they accidental--in today's business climate, leadership is both a trait and a specific set of skills....

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Main Author: Molinaro, Vince
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, New Jersey John Wiley & Sons 2016
Edition:Second edition
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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505 0 |a Chapter 2: What's Wrong with Leadership Today?Leadership Is Disappointing; Leadership Is Disconnected; Leadership Is Disgraceful; How Did We Get Here?; We Have Relied on the Heroic Model of Leadership; We Have Glorified Charismatic Leaders; We Have Promoted Technical Superstars into Leadership Roles; We Have a Quick-Fix View to Developing Leaders; It's Time We Stop Settling-and Start Expecting More; Chapter 3: Why We Need a Leadership Contract; Do You Know What You've Signed Up For?; The Leadership Contract and Its Four Terms; Leadership Is a Decision-Make It 
505 0 |a Chapter 5: Leadership Is an Obligation-Step UpThe Iron Ring Ceremony; What's It Going to Take?; The Five Core Obligations of Leadership; Your Obligation to Yourself; Your Obligation to Your Customers; Your Obligation to Your Organization; Your Obligation to Your Employees; Your Obligation to Your Communities; The Five Core Obligations in Action; Revisiting the Iron Ring Ceremony and What It Means for Leaders; Final Thoughts-Leadership Is an Obligation; Chapter 6: Leadership Is Hard Work-Get Tough; Do We Have Wimps or Leaders in Our Organizations?; The Hard Rule of Leadership 
505 0 |a Includes bibliographical references and index 
505 0 |a Avoid the Hard Work of Leadership, and You Become WeakThe 10 Ways Leaders Make the Hard Work Harder; Tackle the Hard Work of Leadership, and You Become Strong; Shift Your View; Build Resilience; Develop Personal Resolve; Final Thoughts-It's Time to Get Tough; Chapter 7: Leadership Is a Community-Connect; The Missed Opportunity; We Are Wired for Community; A Rotting of Zombies; A League of Heroes; A Stable of Thoroughbreds; It's Time to Build a Community of Leaders; A Strong Community of Leaders-Clarity and Commitment; Has Everyone Noticed the Change in the Room? 
505 0 |a The Leadership Contract: The Fine Print to Becoming an Accountable Leader; Contents; Introduction; Redefining How You Lead; The Leadership Contract; 1. Leadership Is a Decision; 2. Leadership Is an Obligation; 3. Leadership Is Hard Work; 4. Leadership Is a Community; A Word of Warning; Chapter 1: My Personal Leadership Story; Is Leadership Worth Dying For?; Why Are Some Leaders Such Jerks?; Why Are Many Leaders So Lame?; Has Anyone Noticed That We've Stopped Talking about Our Values?; How Do You Create a Vibrant Culture?; How Do You Lead through Ambiguity? 
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520 |a A comprehensive blueprint for the enlightened leader The Leadership Contract is the modern leader's handbook for organizational renewal. Leaders are no longer "rulers," nor are they accidental--in today's business climate, leadership is both a trait and a specific set of skills. It's about trust, commitment, communication, and drive. This book shows you how to become the leader your organization needs. You'll go beyond adopting the habits and practices of an effective leader and actually put it in writing to establish a leadership contract that ensures the success of your company. This revised and updated edition includes new coverage of accountability, personal and organizational levels of the leadership contract, new Gut Check summary questions after each chapter, and additional opening and closing remarks to provide key insight into what the leadership role entails. Recent studies show that only 7 percent of employees have trust and confidence in their senior leaders. How can organizations succeed without the support of their employees? This book aims to build better leaders and establish a true leadership culture that inspires the entire organization. Learn why a leadership contract is needed and what it entails Discover the real impact of your decisions and work ethic Motivate and inspire by making the right connections Facilitate a vibrant, positive culture that innovates and thrives Exceptional leadership is the heart of a successful organization. Employees need to be able to trust in the skills, strategy, judgment, and motivation of those steering the ship. The Leadership Contract provides a blueprint for today's leaders, and guides you toward becoming the leader your employees deserve