Navigating Polarities Using Both And Thinking To Lead Transformation

Author : Brian Emerson,Kelly Lewis
Publisher : Paradoxical Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781733382830

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Navigating Polarities: Using Both/And Thinking to Lead Transformation by Brian Emerson,Kelly Lewis Pdf

How do you do two seemingly opposite things at once? How can you be candid and diplomatic, provide structure and flexibility, keep things stable and lead change, and focus on organizational interests while simultaneously doing what's best for employees? Many approach these polarities with either/or thinking, but leaders, teams, and organizations that navigate them using a both/and mindset significantly outperform those who don't. The trick is knowing how. In their work with thousands of people across the globe, Brian Emerson and Kelly Lewis have seen the tension and stress polarities can create in relationships, teams, and in organizations. In this book, they share the practical tools to transform that tension into a positive driving force by expanding either/or thinking to include a both/and mindset.

Author : Kelly Lewis,Brian Emerson
Publisher : Navigating Polarities
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1733382801

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Navigating Polarities: Using Both/And Thinking to Lead Transformation by Kelly Lewis,Brian Emerson Pdf

Author : Wendy Smith,Marianne Lewis
Publisher : Harvard Business Press
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2022-08-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781647821050

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Both/And Thinking by Wendy Smith,Marianne Lewis Pdf

An insightful and inspiring book on using "both/and" thinking to make more creative, flexible, and impactful decisions in a world of competing demands. Life is full of paradoxes. How can we each express our individuality while also being a team player? How do we balance work and life? How can we improve diversity while promoting opportunities for all? How can we manage the core business while innovating for the future? For many of us, these competing and interwoven demands are a source of conflict. Since our brains love to make either-or choices, we choose one option over the other. We deal with the uncertainty by asserting certainty. There's a better way. In Both/And Thinking, Wendy Smith and Marianne Lewis help readers cope with multiple, knotted tensions at the same time. Drawing from more than twenty years of pioneering research, they provide tools and lessons for transforming these tensions into opportunities for innovation and personal growth. Filled with practical advice and fascinating stories—including firsthand tales from IBM, LEGO, and Unilever, as well as from startups, nonprofits, and even an inn at one of the four corners of the world—Both/And Thinking will change the way you approach your most vexing problems.

Author : Barry Johnson
Publisher : Human Resource Development
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0874251761

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Polarity Management by Barry Johnson Pdf

University level text. Some complex problems simply do not have "solutions." The key to being an effective leader is being able to recognize and manage such problems. Polarity Management presents a unique model and set of principles that will challenge you to look at situations in new ways. Also included are exercises to strengthen your skills, and case studies to help you begin applying the model to your own unsolvable problems.

Author : Jennifer Garvey Berger
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780804782869

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Changing on the Job by Jennifer Garvey Berger Pdf

Listen to people in every field and you'll hear a call for more sophisticated leadership—for leaders who can solve more complex problems than the human race has ever faced. But these leaders won't simply come to the fore; we have to develop them, and we must cultivate them as quickly as is humanly possible. Changing on the Job is a means to this end. As opposed to showing readers how to play the role of a leader in a "paint by numbers" fashion, Changing on the Job builds on theories of adult growth and development to help readers become more thoughtful individuals, capable of leading in any scenario. Moving from the theoretical to the practical, and employing real-world examples, author Jennifer Garvey Berger offers a set of building blocks to help cultivate an agile workforce while improving performance. Coaches, HR professionals, thoughtful leaders, and anyone who wants to flourish on the job will find this book a vital resource for developing their own capacities and those of the talent that they support.

Author : Robert Kegan,Lisa Laskow Lahey
Publisher : Harvard Business Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2009-02-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781422129470

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Immunity to Change by Robert Kegan,Lisa Laskow Lahey Pdf

Unlock your potential and finally move forward. A recent study showed that when doctors tell heart patients they will die if they don't change their habits, only one in seven will be able to follow through successfully. Desire and motivation aren't enough: even when it's literally a matter of life or death, the ability to change remains maddeningly elusive. Given that the status quo is so potent, how can we change ourselves and our organizations? In Immunity to Change, authors Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey show how our individual beliefs--along with the collective mind-sets in our organizations--combine to create a natural but powerful immunity to change. By revealing how this mechanism holds us back, Kegan and Lahey give us the keys to unlock our potential and finally move forward. And by pinpointing and uprooting our own immunities to change, we can bring our organizations forward with us. This persuasive and practical book, filled with hands-on diagnostics and compelling case studies, delivers the tools you need to overcome the forces of inertia and transform your life and your work.

Author : Anne Loehr,Brian Emerson
Publisher : AMACOM
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2008-04-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780814410813

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A Manager's Guide to Coaching by Anne Loehr,Brian Emerson Pdf

To stay on top, companies need to do more than just tread water—they need to grow. And that means that their employees need to develop and improve their skills at the same pace. More than ever, managers are being encouraged to improve employee performance through effective coaching, but so few of them have the time—or the knowledge—it takes to do it successfully. Brian Emerson and Ann Loehr have spent years showing some of the country’s top companies how to develop their most promising employees. Now in this helpful manual they guide managers through every step of the coaching process, from problem solving to developing accountability. Readers will discover:the top 10 tips every manager should know before he starts to coach • how to handle difficult conversations, conflicting priorities, and problem team members • how to hold follow-up meetings after goals and priorities have been set • sample questions they can adapt to various situations • examples of common problems and how they can use coaching to address them.Clear, practical and straightforward, this is an invaluable tool that will help all leaders coach employees, colleagues, and themselves to excellence.

Author : Chalmers Brothers
Publisher : New Possibilites Press
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2004-08-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0974948705

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Language and the Pursuit of Happiness by Chalmers Brothers Pdf

"In this book ... you will discover a powerful new way of understanding your language, your relationships, your results and - most importantly - yourself."--Back cover.

Author : Kathy Anderson
Publisher : Human Resource Development
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2010-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781599962078

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Polarity Coaching by Kathy Anderson Pdf

What do you do when you are coaching someone who has problems that are unsolvable and unavoidable? This resource skillfully brings together Polarity Management and coaching principles to create Polarity Coaching. This indispensable coaching guide is about coaching people, managing polarities and blending the two disciplines to see and experience predictive patterns that would not otherwise be visible.

Author : George D. Chryssides,Ron Geaves
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 707 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781780936703

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The Study of Religion by George D. Chryssides,Ron Geaves Pdf

This updated textbook unravels the complex issues related to methodology and theory in the study of religion. It equips students with the knowledge needed for the academic study of religion, explaining the history of the methodology, including ideas of key theorists, and discusses key issues in the field, such as gender, phenomenology, and the insider/outsider discourse. Updated throughout, additional material includes: -New chapter on colonialism and post-colonialism -New chapter on insider/outsider discourse -Coverage of 'cyber-religion' and the internet as a research tool in religious studies Study and classroom features in each chapter include: -Chapter outlines -Case studies -Boxed key concepts -Discussion questions -Chapter bibliographies The text is illustrated throughout with 35 images, and extra resources can be found online, including additional coverage of 'levels of religion'.

Author : Michael K. Spayd,Michele Madore
Publisher : Addison-Wesley Professional
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-23
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780133137378

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Agile Transformation by Michael K. Spayd,Michele Madore Pdf

Lead Agile Transformations that Scale and Succeed across the Entire Organization Most organizational leaders know agility is paramount to survival in a world of unprecedented volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA). This is why so many keep attempting Agile transformations even after previous initiatives have failed. But the truth is, both organizations and leaders need new ways of thinking--they need to upgrade their organizational “operating system.” Built on the proven Integral Agile Transformation FrameworkTM (IATF), Agile Transformation offers a fresh perspective and systemic approach that can operate on all levels, from individual to enterprise. Learn how to use IATF to combine what you know subjectively (“heart”) with what you can measure objectively (“data”). Even if you are already using leadership or culture models, scaled frameworks, or other techniques, IATF helps you place them in context, overcome their limitations, and gain more value from them. As it has in many other organizations, IATF can help you become an authentic Transformational Leader and finally build an organization that is truly Agile. Gain crucial new perspective for leading your Agile transformation: insight into your world, organization, work, and yourself Understand what your current Agile methods do and don't do, how they interact or conflict, and where you need something more Structure existing models and frameworks into an understandable meta-framework Master a unified and practical system for mapping what's going on and what needs to change Discover practical ways to successfully lead both human and organizational aspects of change Register your book for convenient access to downloads, updates, and/or corrections as they become available. See inside book for details.

Author : C. Wahl,C. Scriber,B. Bloomfield
Publisher : Springer
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781137344137

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On Becoming a Leadership Coach by C. Wahl,C. Scriber,B. Bloomfield Pdf

This book focuses on coaching leaders in the context of the organizational systems within which they lead, drawing on the curriculum of the Georgetown University Leadership Coaching Certificate Program, one of the premier coach training programs in the world and the only one with this particular focus.

Author : James Flaherty
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2006-08-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136416989

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Coaching by James Flaherty Pdf

Praise for the first edition: “As interest in coaching grows, I think Flaherty’s book will come to stand out as a definitive work.” – Peter M. Senge Coaching: Evoking Excellence in Others proposes rigorous methods of practice and self-observation in a relationship of mutual trust, respect and freedom of expression. It will probe you to rethink and possibly undo how you relate to your clients, your partner, your staff, your friends, and how you produce long-term excellent performance in yourself. This 2nd edition includes new chapters on working with the body and what to do when we find ourselves stuck in our coaching efforts. These chapters, have been included to expand the coaches repertory and readiness to step into wider areas of engagement with clients. As with the previous edition these chapters have annotated bibliographies at their conclusion that will assist the reader in continuing their study. The appendix also has expanded list of self-observation exercises and practices as well as additional material that can be used in assessment. This book will act as a learning guide for new coaches and master coaches who want to challenge their methods of partnering with clients. It is also applicable to managers intending to include coaching in their developmental roles with team members. The author has led workshops in coaching, communication, leadership, and project management for more than 12,000 people. These have included participants from many Fortune 500 companies such as AT&T, FMC, Chrysler, Ernst & Young, Cargill, Levi Strauss and Coopers & Lybrand.

Author : William B. Joiner,Stephen A. Josephs
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2006-10-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780787979133

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Leadership Agility by William B. Joiner,Stephen A. Josephs Pdf

Leadership Agility is the master competency needed for sustained success in today’s complex, fast-paced business environment. Richly illustrated with stories based on original research and decades of work with clients, this groundbreaking book identifies five levels that leaders move through in developing their agility. Significantly, only 10% have mastered the level of agility needed for consistent effectiveness in our turbulent era of global competition. Written in an engaging, down-to-earth style, this book not only provides a map that guides readers in identifying their current level of agility. It also provides practical advice and concrete examples that show managers and leadership development professionals how they can bring greater agility to the initiatives they take every day.

Author : Amanda Blake
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0999368109

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Your Body is Your Brain by Amanda Blake Pdf

Tap the intelligence hidden in posture, gesture, and sensation and you will open the door to more meaning, greater courage, deeper connection, and more powerful leadership than you imagined possible.