The leadership mind switch : rethinking how we lead in the new world of work

**Lead your company to success in the New Industrial Revolution!** The world of business has completely transformed in recent years―and the pace of change will only increase in coming years. But one thing remains the same: Quality leadership is the hinge on which the fate of every organization swings. __The Leadership Mind Switch__ provides the critical lessons you need to lead your company in a fully globalized business world where radical technologies reign supreme. Debra Benton and Kylie Wright-Ford have helped some of today’s most top executives successfully position themselves and their companies for the future. Now, in this groundbreaking leadership guide, they share their insight with you. Learn how to effectively lead a workforce that: * Is rich in demographic texture―representing as many as four different generations * Has varying―and sometimes conflicting―expectations of the company * Operates with different ideas about what success looks like * Uses, approaches, and even understands technology in different ways The answers to these questions and many others are all here. You’ll learn how to be the kind of leader who is both firm in his or her decisions but maintains an air of approachability. You’ll learn how to drive high productivity while keeping your workers happy and satisfied in their jobs. And you’ll learn how to embrace new technologies without sacrificing the human touch―which is the hallmark of great leadership. It will take unprecedented levels of agility, confidence, and fearlessness to lead into the future. Make the leadership mind switch to seize the competitive edge now in order to drive profits and growth tomorrow. Introduction: the fourth industrial revolution -- The changing world of leadership -- Rethinking our leadership qualities -- Developing our leadership behaviors -- Good leaders start as good followers -- The ups and downs of being a leader -- Basic leadership responsibilities -- Creating culture in the new world of work -- Addressing feedback and rewards -- Prioritizing decisions -- Managing conflict and handling controversy -- Conclusion: getting results. The most successful leaders of the future will be those who adapt their leadership styles to keep up with dramatic changes that are happening in the workplace now. This is a guide to developing dynamic, inspiring leadership skills. It offers real-time advice within the setting of a digital-human-machine revolution. Showing you how to embrace new technologies without sacrificing the human touch; this insightful book provides the critical lessons you need to lead your company in a fully globalized business world where radical technologies reign supreme. -- Edited summary from book