Unauthorized Progress-Leading from the Middle: Stories & Proven Strategies for Making Meaningful Impacts
Language: English
Published by Geoff Abbott, 2020
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- Title
- Unauthorized Progress-Leading from the Middle: Stories & Proven Strategies for Making Meaningful Impacts
- Author
- Abbott, Geoff
- Publisher
- Geoff Abbott
- Publication year
- 2020
- Condition
- very_good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1734730706
- ISBN 13
- 9781734730708
Are you unsure how to implement your good ideas? Do you struggle to put your suggestions into action, or feel stymied as to why your talented people don’t share their best ideas?
Unauthorized Progress reveals inspiring stories of ordinary heroes leading 'from the middle' to achieve extraordinary results in the midst of serious crises, including Hurricane Katrina, wildfires, 9/11, Afghanistan, and a federal shutdown. Adapt their strategies to increase your effectiveness.
Inside you will discover:
• A step-by-step flowchart for leading change from the middle
• Criteria decision-makers use to evaluate initiatives
• Implementation strategies for effectively leading from the middle
• Consultant tools you can adapt for your personal initiatives
Praise for Unauthorized Progress
“… no one has a corner on the market of good ideas. The superior leader encourages idea generation from the troops actually doing the work and rewards those who identify a better way to accomplish the mission.”
- James Loy, Admiral, former Coast Guard Commandant, TSA Administrator, and Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security
“… a template for action for those seeking to achieve success and make a difference at any level. … will help you recognize opportunities to take charge even when you are not! ... This is a must-read book for anyone who truly desires to break out of the ordinary and become a transformational leader.”
- Donna Barbisch, Major General, U.S. Army (Retired)
“…practical guidance, grounded in real-life experiences, and a step-by-step guide for leading from the middle. After all, ‘we are all in the middle.’”
- John Riordan, Senior Consultant, John Riordan Leadership & Organization Development Coach, Excellence in Government Fellows (1999-2019)
About the Author
Dr. Geoff Abbott is the senior faculty member of the Securities and Exchange Commission's Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness Team, developing, delivering, and overseeing SEC leadership programs. Prior to the SEC, Geoff had a distinguished 30-year Coast Guard career. An Excellence in Government and National Academy of Public Administration Fellow, he has led many workshops on leading change.
For more information, go to www.GeoffAbbottLeadership.com.
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23rd Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard (Retired)
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