The Financial Times Guide to Leadership: How to lead effectively and get results (Financial Times Guides)

What good leadership looks like How to build your own leadership style Techniques to lead and influence others How to build and execute your vision Everything you need to know to become an authentic and dynamic leader. The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed. About the authorAuthor's acknowledgementsPublisher's acknowledgementsForewordIntroduction How to use this book Part 1 What is leadership? 1 A definition of leadership Leadership in history The pathways to leadership The five key things leaders do Summary 2 Leadership today A fast-changing world New conundrums ... new leaders Summary Part 2: Finding the leader inside you 3 Building your self-awareness Finding the keys to your self Defining your personal leadership style Creating your own performance card Summary 4 Gaining self-confidence The three cornerstones of self-esteem Letting go of your fears Summary 5 Developing your leadership brand Building a powerful leadership brand Brand accelerators: charisma and gravitas Summary Part 3: Leading and influencing - bringing others on the journey 6 Building your credibility as a leader Mastering career management Living by your values Authenticity and remaining true to yourself Summary 7 Leading teams Building rapport Motivation and setting objectives - getting the best out of your team Reward and recognition Summary 8 The art of influence Stakeholders, group dynamics and you Building networks and alliances Summary Part 4: Building and executing your vision - from ideas to results 9 Building your vision Mission, vision, ideas and strategy: making sense of the melting pot How to create your vision Saying what you've got to say Summary 10 Cultivating your strategic thinking From vision to strategy - the translation exercise The pathway to superior strategic thinking Summary 11 Boosting your execution capabilities Better personal decision making Empowerment, accountability and change: the key concepts for delivering through others Summary ConclusionThe leadership reading list Appendix 1: Examples of an individual development plan and goals and objectivesAppendix 2: The basics of body language Index

The Financial Times Guide to Leadership is a one-stop shop for professionals at every stage of their leadership journey. Whether you’re just starting out or are looking to upgrade your current skills, this practical guide takes you through the core building tools of self-awareness, influence and execution.

With thought-provoking exercises and action points throughout, plus handy chapter summaries for when you need to access information, this book is yourroadmap to becoming a better leader. This definitive guide to leadership includes:

• What good leadership looks like
• How to build your own leadership style
• Techniques to lead and influence others
• How to build and execute your vision

Everything you need to know to become an authentic and dynamic leader.

"My shelves groan under stacks of leadership books. But just a very few stand out as solid gold. The Financial Times Guide to Leadership merits inclusion in that select company. There is simply no excuse for not applying its very practical steps. I'd urge you to start or continue your journey here!"

Tom Peters, author of In Search of Excellence

"Finally, afirst-class leadership book that focuses on the 'how' and 'what' as well as the 'why' and 'when'. Full of practical steps to take you to the next level."

Doug Richard, entrepreneur and founder of School for Startups

"Leadership is at the intersection of competence, charisma and the ability to think big for yourself and for others. TheFinancial Times Guideto Leadershipgives you the tools you need tonavigate this junction with success."

Mercedes Erra, Executive President of Havas Worldwide

The Financial Times Guide to Leadership is a one-stop shop for professionals at every stage of their leadership journey. Whether youre just starting out or are looking to upgrade your current skills, this practical guide takes you through the core building tools of self-awareness, influence and execution. With thought-provoking exercises and action points throughout, plus handy chapter summaries for when you need to access information, this book is your roadmap to becoming a better leader. This definitive guide to leadership Everything you need to know to become an authentic and dynamic leader. "My shelves groan under stacks of leadership books. But just a very few stand out as solid gold. The Financial Times Guide to Leadership merits inclusion in that select company. There is simply no excuse for not applying its very practical steps. I'd urge you to start or continue your journey here!" Tom Peters, author of In Search of Excellence "Finally, a first-class leadership book that focuses on the 'how' and 'what' as well as the 'why' and 'when'. Full of practical steps to take you to the next level." Doug Richard, entrepreneur and founder of School for Startups "Leadership is at the intersection of competence, charisma and the ability to think big for yourself and for others. The Financial Times Guide to Leadership gives you the tools you need to navigate this junction with success." Mercedes Erra, Executive President of Havas Worldwide The Financial Times Guide to Leadership is a one stop shop for professionals at every stage of their leadership journey. Whether you're just starting out or are looking to upgrade your current skills, this practical guide takes you through the core building tools of self awareness, influence and execution. With thought provoking exercises and action points throughout, plus handy chapter summaries for when you need to access information, this book is your roadmap to becoming a better leader Cover 1 Contents 10 About the author 13 Author’s acknowledgements 14 Publisher’s acknowledgements 18 Forward 19 Introduction 22 How to use this book 25 Part 1 28 Chapter 1 32 Chapter 2 52 Part 2 68 Chapter 3 72 Chapter 4 100 Chapter 5 120 Part 3 146 Chapter 6 150 Chapter 7 176 Chapter 8 216 Part 4 250 Chapter 9 254 Chapter 10 286 Chapter 11 322 Conclusion 354 The leasdership reading list 356 Appendices 358 Appendix 1 359 Appendix 2 364 Index 370