The new alpha : join the rising movement of influencers and changemakers who are redefining leadership

Say goodbye to the old model of leadership. SAY HELLO TO THE NEW ALPHAS. If you want to make an impact--in your work, your life, and the world at large--it's time to scrap the traditional thinking about leadership. The game is changing. Power is shifting. And a brave new movement of leaders are redefining success, rewriting the rules, and revolutionizing leadership for the modern world. Meet the New Alphas ... NEW ALPHAS STRIVE TO BE SUCCESSFUL. But their definition of success goes beyond personal achievement. NEW ALPHAS VALUE PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. But they also want to be a force for good in the world. NEW ALPHAS MOTIVATE AND INSPIRE. They use their power and influence to improve the lives of others. NEW ALPHAS TRANSFORM ORGANIZATIONS. They spark ideas, generate excitement, and make things happen .If this sounds like the kind of leader you'd like to be, then this book is the roadmap you've been waiting for. The New Alpha offers a complete, holistic, interactive program that is designed to help you find meaning and fulfillment in your life while increasing your competency as a leader. It provides a step-by-step, developmental framework for setting goals, building relationships, and using your power and influence to incite positive change. It's data-driven, customizable, and refreshingly candid about what it takes to be an exceptional leader in a rapidly changing global economy. The old Alpha is dead. Long live The New Alpha. This step-by-step guide to New Alpha leadership includes: - Self-assessments that will help you to customize the program to meet your personal needs - Short- and long-term planning templates, including sample daily plans - A personalized tracking system, including weekly check-in templates, that will allow you to monitor and increase your progress over time - Advice for dealing with difficult people and for reaching out to potential mentors and sponsors who will support and encourage you along the way - Tips, tricks, and tools for being an engaging, inspiring, and supportive leader--who also gets results - Other essential resources that that will help you to be exceptional and maximize your impact Cover Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Contents Introduction: Welcome to the New Alpha Movement Jamila and Jarrod: A Tale of Two Alphas Who Are the New Alphas? How This Book Is Different How This Book Is Organized Our Contract Part I Personal Excellence 1. Demonstrate Character and Ethics Self-Assessment Show Kindness and Generosity Be Courageous and Act with Integrity Cultivate Humility Be Industrious Practice Good Citizenship and Stewardship Wrap-Up and Tracking Progress 2. Build Positive and Productive Relationships with Others Self-Assessment Developing Emotional Intelligence Seeking out and Maintaining Relationships with High-Quality People Understanding and Leading Effectively Across Lines of Difference Minimizing Time Spent with Toxic People Wrap-Up and Tracking Progress 3. Prioritize Your Health and Wellness Self-Assessment Your Results Eat Well Stay Hydrated Get Enough Sleep Exercise Regularly Manage Stress Wrap-Up and Tracking Progress 4. Develop a Mindset for Success Self-Assessment Be Proactive Be Confident and Optimistic Cultivate Zest Develop Grit Be Adaptable Be Curious Think Creatively Practice Gratitude Have a Sense of Humor Embrace Failure and Continuous Improvement Wrap-Up and Tracking Progress 5. Psychological and Organizational Strategies to Help You Achieve Your Goals Staying Focused Overcoming Procrastination Optimizing Your Efficiency Managing Your Mental and Emotional Well-Being Dealing with Criticism Part II Personal Leadership 6. Define Your Personal Leadership Identity Leading Effectively While Being Your Best and Most Authentic Self A Five-Step Process for Finding and Internalizing Your Personal Leadership Identity 7. Identify Your Vision Developing a Vision for Your Life: How It Works A Four-Step Plan for Crafting a Vision (and Vision Board) for Your Ideal Life 8. Develop Your Plan Developing a Plan: How It Works Six Steps to Turn Your Vision into a Workable Plan of Action 9. Execute Your Plan Executing Your Plan: How It Works Creating a Daily Achievement Plan Reviewing Progress Develop Your New Alpha Personal Plan for Next Year Part III Team and Organizational Leadership 10. Identify the Vision Six Steps for Crafting a Compelling Vision Help Your People Connect Their Work to the Vision Build a Culture That Supports the Vision Stay Current 11. Develop the Plan Six Steps to Turn Your Vision into a Workable Plan of Action Communicate the Plan Identify the Right Support Structures for the Plan 12. Execute the Plan Understand What Your People Do Set and Clarify Expectations Assign and Delegate Work with Your Team Members’ Personal Leadership Identities in Mind Check Progress and Follow Up Conduct Effective Meetings 13. Sustaining Progress, Growth, and Motivation Communicate, Communicate, and Communicate Some More Admit Your Mistakes Champion Innovation and Continuous Improvement Resolve Interpersonal Conflicts Make Good and Timely Decisions Manage Up Support Growth and Development Connect Everything Back to the Vision Congratulations and Advice for the Road Notes Acknowledgments Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T V W Y Z The modern leader's guide to building a unique and powerful leadership identity designed for long-term success The economy is transforming. Organizations are changing. Business strategies are being revolutionized. So any high achieving professional seeking to make her or his mark needs a radically different leadership model-and this book delivers it. Inspired by a small, but growing movement of influencers and changemakers, the New Alpha advances an innovative and integrated approach to leadership-based on the idea that truly great leaders focus-not just on achieving big goals but also on personal excellence and being a force for good in the world. This book provides easy-to-understand, evidence-based strategies that show the reader how to be the kind of leader who excels in the near future and for the long run: one who knows not only how to achieve her or his goals, but also how to cultivate fulfillment and act as a force for good in the world. Packed with interactive, relatable, and engaging content, This book empowers future leaders to discover their unique potential to become powerful influencers in a growing social movement "Discover the revolutionary path to leadership that's personally fulfilling, socially engaging, and positively intoxicating. Inspired by a small but growing movement of influencers and changemakers, The New Alpha is the groundbreaking guide to personal and professional development that is redefining success for the new millenium. Based on the idea that truly great leaders focus not just on achieving their goals but on creating real and lasting change in the world around them, this book provides an innovative, three-part leadership model that you can apply to all aspects of your life"--Jacket Includes several tips; tricks; templates; and tools; this step-by-step guide offers a complete; holistic; interactive program that is designed to help you find meaning and fulfillment in your life while increasing your competency as a leader. -- Edited summary from book