Tools of Leadership - Hardcover

Max, Landsberg

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55 ratings by Goodreads

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0002571986 ISBN 13: 9780002571982

Publisher: HarperCollins Business, 2002

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A practical, compelling and snappy guide to successful leadership by the author of The Tao of Coaching.

Succeeders in business are by definition good leaders. And most of us lead something at some point – whether a company, a sports team, a family or an outing with friends. At the very least we lead ourselves, and psychologists tell us that creating things, or leading initiatives, is important for our mental health. So how do we do it?

The heart of leadership can be summed up in a simple formula:
Leadership = Vision x Inspiration x Momentum (or VIM).
Strong leaders have the brain-power to paint an attractive picture of where the group/project/company should head, the interpersonal skills to inspire other people to join in and the navigational skills to sustain the required momentum. They need to apply these skills in two arenas: the strategic – dealing with specific projects; and the cultural – relating to the broader values and style of the organization.

The Tools of Leadership shows you how to achieve these goals using simple tools, tips and techniques that really work. Enlivened by cartoons and illustrations, the short, snappy chapters are succinct and easily digested, with practical lessons woven into an entertaining story about one man’s quest for first-class leadership skills.

This is a clear and accessible guide for all leaders of teams, departments, divisions and corporations, as well as managers who aspire to be true leaders and their more junior colleagues who aspire to management positions.

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Review:

Praise for The Tao of Coaching:

‘I’m making this useful guide required reading for my executive team.’
George Farr, Vice-Chairman, American Express Company

Praise for The Tao of Motivation:

‘Max Landsberg successfully demystifies the murky world of motivation, and offers highly practical advice with his customary insight and humour.’
Ben Cannon, Director of Training and Development, Goldman Sachs & Co

From the Back Cover:

'A practical and compelling guide to successful leadership by the bestselling author of 'The Tao of Coaching.''

Learn how to develop and apply your leadership skills:
� Vision, Inspiration and Momentum – lay the basis of good leadership
� Teamwork, Trust and Momentum – learn how to motivate your team
� Power, Influence and Timing – Make these factors work for you

You cannot success in business without being a leader. And more broadly, most of us lead something at some point – whether a company, a sports team, a family, or an outing with friends. Yet most of us have no training for leadership.

'The Tools of Leadership' shows how you can develop your leadership skills: Leadership = Vision x Inspiration x Momentum. Max Landsberg, formerly a partner with McKinsley and Company and now a bestselling author, provides simple tools to help you achieve your full leadership potential.

Using clear tips and techniques, and enlivened by cartoons and illustrations, the chapters are succinct and easily digested. Practical lessons combine with a compelling story about one man's quest for first-class leadership skills.

This accessible guide is for people who want to hone their skills in leading teams, departments, divisions and even corporations. It is for managers who aim to be true leaders and for all those who aspire to positions of management.

"I'm making this useful guide required reading for my executive team."
GEORGE FARR, 'Vice-Chairman of American Express,' on 'The Tao of Coaching'.

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