The DNA of Leadership : Creating Healthy Leaders and Vibrant Organizations

Much like DNA provides the structure and design for life, The DNA of Leadership defines the behaviors that are essential to become an outstanding leader. This book is the result of working with thousands of executives, reviewing their behaviors, and identifying characteristics that are required for high levels of success, including: Setting a forceful vision; Identifying and hiring extraordinary talent; Delegating for leveraging of results; Communicating for impact; Having difficult conversations; Creating a compelling business model. This book is written is for leaders at every level in an organization, from the first-time manager to the chief executive officer and offers practical ways to change your behavior and provides an active roadmap toward becoming a truly outstanding leader. Much like DNA provides the structure and design for life, the DNA of leadership defines the essential characteristics required to become an outstanding leader. This book is the result of working with thousands of executives, reviewing their behaviors, and identifying what is required for high levels of success. The authors' expertise encompasses the nexus of psychology and executive coaching, and they have identified several essential characteristics, including: Setting a forceful vision; Identifying and hiring extraordinary talent; Delegating for leveraging of results; Communicating for impact; Having difficult conversations; Creating a compelling business model. You will learn powerful and practical approaches to change your behavior, in order to become a truly outstanding leader. Each chapter has a Coach's Corner that crystallizes the lessons of the chapter, while challenging leaders to identify key behaviors they need to modify to become truly outstanding. The interactive last chapter provides specific tools to help leaders take control of their future by creating specific Personal Goal Plans toward their most compelling goals. The DNA of Leadership is not just a book. It is an active roadmap for moving a leader toward greatness. This book is for leaders at every level in an organization from the first-time manager to the chief executive officer (CEO). There are ideas for everyone here Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior Cover 1 Contents 8 Acknowledgments 10 Introduction and Overview 12 Chapter 1: Leadership Implosion: Failure to Change = Failure to Thrive 14 Chapter 2: Knowing the Business: Moving from Passenger to Driver 32 Chapter 3: Setting a Vision: Avoiding the Fog of Tomorrow 48 Chapter 4: Effective Delegation: Trusting Others Not to Steal Your Wallet 68 Chapter 5: Difficult Conversations: Business Issues and Performance Discussions 86 Chapter 6: The Talent Expedition 104 Chapter 7: The Disciplines of Communication: Maximizing Impact and Productivity 126 Chapter 8: The Person in the Mirror: Overcoming Questions about Your Competence 142 Chapter 9: Designing Your Future 162 Appendixes 172 About the Authors 176 Index 180 Adpage 186 Backcover 188 accountability,business model,communication,conflict,delegation,development,executive,executive development,goal setting,goals,high-performing teams,hiring,leader,leadership development,leadership,management,management development,managing millennials,millennials,onboarding,problem-solving,self-confidence,strategic thinking,strategy,team,teamwork,vision,visionary The urge to write The DNA of Leadership: Creating Healthy Leaders and Vibrant Organizations grew out of the authors' observations of over 50-years combined work with executives. It is based on long-term consulting relationships and formal assessments of thousands of executives across industries.