LEAD: 50 models for success in work and life
1. Edition September 2018
232 Pages, Softcover
General Reading
LEAD will develop you as a leader in a dynamic way that goes to the heart of your purpose and dreams. It takes you well beyond traditional, fixed planning processes, which are out of date as soon as the ink dries, or the temporary 'high' of a leadership development day or two. It helps you recognise the complexity of the challenges you face and equips you to navigate these effectively and flexibly. . . because life is not a straight line.
LEAD equips you with enduring principles, inspiring stories and practical tools to:
* Map the journeys that you want to make in work and life
* Navigate through life's twists and turns to success
* Grow yourself and others as leaders
Its style is like that of the best coach whose sole aim is to enable you to find your purpose and to thrive.
The authors bring their own fresh perspectives and the very best leadership thinking and practice.
LEAD should be your constant companion, always within reach to coach, challenge and cheer you on.
LEAD will help you to be clearer and more confident - to fulfil your potential and succeed in work and life.
Part One Map 3
Focus 1 Map Your Journey 9
Part Two Navigate 21
Focus 2 See the Big Picture 27
Focus 3 Choose the Right Direction 47
Focus 4 Do the Right Things 69
Focus 5 Check Progress 95
Focus 6 Be Inspired 119
Part Three Grow 141
Focus 7 You 143
Focus 8 Your Team 167
Focus 9 Your Life 189
LEAD Self-assessment 211
What Next? 215
Thanks 217
About the Authors 219
Index 221
Andy Blacknell's passion is in helping leaders and organisations engage people fully in their work or in their community. Following graduation from Oxford University he began his career as an economist, co- authoring books on the European Union and the Management Challenge in the 1990's. He then worked in communications with a major UK retailer, Woolworths, and saw first-hand how difficult it is to change an organisation. He has advised on global mergers, employee engagement and employer brand whilst leading the Change & Communications Practice at Towers Watson in both the USA and UK. He currently runs his own consulting business, Blacknell Ventures.
Andy Coombe, according to his co-authors, is a brilliant facilitator. He thrives in sparking individuals and groups to think, talk and act to bring life, vitality and success to work. He is a graduate of theology and philosophy from Southampton University, and organisational change from Bristol University. He has extensive operational and change advisory experience in the UK Health Sector, working with boards as both an HR director of an acute hospital trust and leading an NHS service and organisation change agency. Andy now leads Kairos Consultancy which focuses on leadership and organisational development. He is also engaged in executive coaching, mediation and large event facilitation.