The Reluctant Leader

Author : Peter Shaw,Hilary Douglas
Publisher : Canterbury Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781848258754

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Taking on a leadership role does not always come naturally. Lack of confidence, self-doubt, apprehension and fear of failure all hold many gifted people back. In The Reluctant Leader, coaching experts Peter Shaw and Hillary Douglas share wisdom gained from working extensively with leaders across all sectors, helping you turn your natural hesitation into a confident use of your leadership gifts. Recognising the importance of humility, they offer many practical tips for gaining confidence by adopting good role models, building support, experimenting with a wider repertoire of skills, celebrating success and growing through failure. With many examples and tips for good practice, The Reluctant Leader explores reluctance at emotional, intellectual and practical levels, asking such questions as: - Why do I not want to stand out from others? - Why do I dwell on risks and fears? - Why do I shy away from conflict? - Why do I have to be 100 per cent sure before taking a step forward? - How can I overcome a fear of public speaking?

Author : Eva C. Doyle
Publisher : Archway Publishing
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781480831186

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Whether youve been promoted at work, want a higher-paying position or need help navigating office politics, youre going to need leadership skills. Eva C. Doyle, a longtime trainer who has worked for a bank, a software company, and the Department of Defense, believes anyone can cultivate these skills. In this book on developing leadership skills, youll learn how to: navigate your internal transition from expert to leader; get to know and introduce yourself to your team; learn to become comfortable with your authority; and offer praise and negative criticism. Youll also learn how to find allies and mentors in the workplace, help other employees develop leadership skills, encourage co-workers to act like teammates, and set the right tone every single day. You may have never thought of becoming a leader, but if youve been asked to become one or think its time to take on a new role, you need to take proactive steps to succeed. Get the practical guidance you need with The Reluctant Leader.

Author : Ron Rael
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1507651678

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The Reluctant Leader is the key to the leadership door, which is available to everyone and opens constantly. Throughout your life you will be in situations where you need to be the leader for a day, month, year, or lifetime. Therefore, this book is conceived to give you the confidence to lead others whenever the door is open to you. Everyone will find themselves in a position of guiding others at least once in their lifetime. This opportunity often arises when there is a void in leadership.

Author : Peter Shaw
Publisher : Canterbury Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781848258778

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Taking on a leadership role does not always come naturally. Lack of confidence, apprehension and fear of failure all hold many gifted people back. Coaching experts Peter Shaw and Hillary Douglas will help you turn your hesitation into a confident use of your leadership gifts.

Author : Pat Williams
Publisher : Advantage Media Group
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2021-02-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 164225259X

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"NO THANKS." This is the answer countless men and women have given when asked to step up and assume a leadership role. And rarely is it because of a lack of ability. Most often, it's because of uneasiness about the challenges and difficulties that most leaders face. They know that leaders have to be problem-solvers, and they've seen how leaders take the heat and get blamed when something goes wrong. In The Reluctant Leader, renowned leadership expert Pat Williams takes the fear out of leadership by answering every concern a reluctant leader might have and giving practical advice on how to navigate even the stickiest leadership challenges. If you've been told you'd make a great leader but have never said yes to a leadership opportunity, let Pat Williams help you overcome the hesitation that's holding you back.

Author : Ralph F Wilson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 098323101X

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Moses the Reluctant Leader by Ralph F Wilson Pdf

Moses pioneered a Spirit-led leadership paradigm that Christian leaders do well to emulate today Moses didn't want to be a leader. He had been raised as a prince of Egypt, but now at 80, he was content to be a simple shepherd, watching sheep on the slopes of Sinai. Then, God spoke from the burning bush and Moses' world changed. How do you lead a multitude of people through impossible situations, badgered by a storm of criticism from within the camp, and threatened by deadly peril from without? Moses the reluctant leader has much to teach both disciples and leaders today. This Bible study leads you through Moses' life covering several chapters in each lesson so you can see the big picture. It slows down, however, to examine key passages in Exodus and Numbers that give insight into God's instruction to Moses. One lesson surveys the tabernacle, the priesthood, and the sacrifices that God revealed through Moses. This book explores Moses' life in 9 lessons with discussion questions, and can be used for personal enrichment, by small groups and classes, and by teachers and preachers for sermon preparation.

Author : Craig S. Galati
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781663229632

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In December of 2011, during the worst national economic collapse since the 1930s,Las Vegas architect and business owner Craig Galati found his firm more than $800,000 in debt. To make matter worse, the company's founding partner had just resigned, the organization had used up all it's cash reserves, and there was next-to-no work in the pipeline. Although a partner in the firm, 51-year-old Galati had to this point enjoyed his role in business development, never needing to assume a leadership position. Racked by fear and self-doubt, Galati nevertheless stepped into the breach. Rather than hiding behind bankruptcy protection, he and his remaining partners vowed to pay off every creditor, rehire their furloughed workforce and turn the company around. With brutal honesty, a profound sense of obligation and a heartfelt desire to help others, Galati is not afraid to shine a light on his failures and successes as he worked around-the-clock to pull his firm back from the brink.

Author : Richard Miniter
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781250016294

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Leading from Behind by Richard Miniter Pdf

Barack Obama has never been fully vetted—until now. In the New York Times bestselling Leading from Behind, investigative journalist Richard Miniter presents the first book to explore President Obama's abilities as a leader, by unearthing new details of his biggest successes and failures. Based on exclusive interviews and never-before-published material, Leading from Behind investigates the secret world of the West Wing and the combative personalities that shape historic events. Contrary to the White House narrative, which aims to define Obama as a visionary leader, Leading from Behind reveals a president who is indecisive, moody, and often paralyzed by competing political considerations. Many victories—as well as several significant failures—during the Obama presidency are revealed to be the work of strong women, who led when the president did not: then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi; Secretary of State Hillary Clinton; and Valerie Jarrett, his closest adviser and an Obama family confidante, whose unusual degree of influence has been a source of conflict with veteran political insiders. In Leading from Behind, you will learn: · Why Obama's relationship with Israel was poisoned years before he met Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu · The real reason for Valerie Jarrett's strong hold over both Barack and Michelle Obama · ObamaCare wasn't Obama's idea. It was House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's. And the real reason he danced to her tune. · Obama delayed and canceled the mission to kill Osama bin Laden three times and then committed an intelligence blunder that allowed dozens of high-level members of al Qaeda to escape. · Why Obama destroyed a secret budget deal with House Speaker John Boehner that would have reformed entitlements, slashed spending, and reduced the national debt—without raising taxes · Why Obama is determined to save Attorney General Eric Holder, even though he has mislead and stonewalled Congress about "Operation: Fast and Furious" · Why Obama decided to defy the Tea Party and ditch his plans to end earmarks In Leading from Behind, Richard Miniter's provocative research offers a dramatic, thoroughly sourced account of President Obama's White House during a time of intense domestic controversy and international turmoil.

Author : Brian Harris
Publisher : Authentic Media Inc
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781780783024

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The Tortoise Usually Wins by Brian Harris Pdf

The Tortoise Usually Wins is a delightful exploration of the theory of quiet leadership. Written for reluctant leaders, it interacts with three key biblical images of leadership - the leader as servant, shepherd and steward - and links them with some of the key virtues of quiet leadership - modesty, restraint, tenacity, interdependence and other-centeredness. Exploding the myth that the good is the enemy of the best, it argues that the reverse is more often true, with images of unattainable perfection crippling competent people from getting on with the task of doing genuinely good things. The book strips leadership of some of its mystique, arguing that the bulk of leadership is about helping groups decide the right things to do and then getting on and doing them in an atmosphere that brings the best out of others. Brian Harris is the principal of a highly regarded theological seminary and also pastors a thriving local church, so the book carries the wisdom of both professor and pastor, satisfying the reader both intellectually and practically. These insights are supplemented by interviews with significant quiet leaders from around the world, ensuring a rich feast for prospective and current reluctant leaders. 'Books on leadership are today two a penny. Just occasionally, however, one of these books might stand head and shoulders above most of the others, and to my delight The Tortoise Usually Wins falls into that category. Furthermore, so many books on leadership are written for natural leaders; whereas, as the author makes clear, most churches are led by "quiet leaders" who know they are not great, but nonetheless, are "tenacious and committed to the task and willing to work co-operatively with others to achieve it". I can see many church leaders benefitting from this book. I warmly commend this unusual book.' Paul Beasley-Murray, Senior Minister, Central Baptist Church, Chelmsford; Chair of Ministry Today UK

Author : Dan B. Allender
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2011-11-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307550347

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Leading with a Limp by Dan B. Allender Pdf

Put your flawed foot forward. Pick up most leadership books and you’ll find strategies for leveraging your power and minimizing your areas of weakness. But think about the leaders whose names have gone down in history. Most of them were so messed up that, if they were looking for work today, no executive placement service would give them the time of day. God’s criteria for choosing leaders runs counter to the conventional wisdom. Our culture equates strength with effectiveness, but God favors leaders who know the value of brokenness. In Leading With a Limp, you’ll discover what makes flawed leaders so successful. They’re not preoccupied with protecting their image, they are undaunted by chaos and complexity, they are ready to risk failure in moving an organization from what is to what should be. God chooses leaders who aren’t deceived by the myths of power and control, but who realize that God’s power is found in brokenness. If you are a leader–or if you have been making excuses to avoid leading–find out how you can take full advantage of your weakness. A limping leader is the person God uses to accomplish amazing things. To go deeper, check out the Leading With a Limp Workbook.

Author : Kenneth H. Blanchard,Ken Blanchard,Mark Miller
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781609943035

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Great Leaders Grow by Kenneth H. Blanchard,Ken Blanchard,Mark Miller Pdf

Successful leaders don't rest on the laurels. Leadership must be a living process, and life means growth. "Great Leaders Grow" shows leaders and aspiring leaders precisely which areas to focus on so they can remain effective throughout their lives.

Author : Keith Grint
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2010-07-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780191614323

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Leadership: A Very Short Introduction by Keith Grint Pdf

The subject of leadership raises many questions: What is it? How does it differ from management and command? Are leaders born or bred? Who are the leaders? Do we actually need leaders? Inevitably, the answers are provocative and partial; leadership is a hugely important topic of debate. There are constant calls for 'greater' or 'stronger' leadership, but what this actually means, how we can evaluate it, and why it's important are not very clear. In this Very Short Introduction Keith Grint prompts the reader to rethink their understanding of what leadership is. He examines the way leadership has evolved from its earliest manifestations in ancient societies, highlighting the beginnings of leadership writings through Plato, Sun Tzu, Machiavelli and others, to consider the role of the social, economic, and political context undermining particular modes of leadership. Exploring the idea that leaders cannot exist without followers, and recognising that we all have diverse experiences and assumptions of leadership, Grint looks at the practice of management, its history, future, and influence on all aspects of society. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Knight Michelle (author)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1901
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1005689202

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Author : Jean Lipman-Blumen
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780195312003

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The Allure of Toxic Leaders by Jean Lipman-Blumen Pdf

Toxic leaders, both political, like Slobodan Milosevic, and corporate, like Enron's Ken Lay, have always been with us, and many books have been written to explain what makes them tick. Here leadership scholar Jean Lipman-Blumen explains what makes the followers tick, exploring why people will tolerate--and remain loyal to--leaders who are destructive to their organizations, their employees, or their nations. Why do we knowingly follow, seldom unseat, frequently prefer, and sometimes even create toxic leaders? Lipman-Blumen argues that these leaders appeal to our deepest needs, playing on our anxieties and fears, on our yearnings for security, high self-esteem, and significance, and on our desire for noble enterprises and immortality. She also explores how followers inadvertently keep themselves in line by a set of insidious control myths that they internalize. For example, the belief that the leader must necessarily be in a position to "know more" than the followers often stills their objections. In addition, outside forces--such as economic depressions, political upheavals, or a crisis in a company--can increase our anxiety and our longing for charismatic leaders. Lipman-Blumen shows how followers can learn critical lessons for the future and survive in the meantime. She discusses how to confront, reform, undermine, blow the whistle on, or oust a toxic leader. And she suggests how we can diminish our need for strong leaders, identify "reluctant leaders" among competent followers, and even nurture the leader within ourselves. Toxic leaders charm, manipulate, mistreat, weaken, and ultimately devastate their followers. The Allure of Toxic Leaders tells us how to recognize these leaders before it's too late.

Author : Mohsin Hamid
Publisher : Anchor Canada
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009-06-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307373359

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The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid Pdf

From the author of the award-winning Moth Smoke comes a perspective on love, prejudice, and the war on terror that has never been seen in North American literature. At a café table in Lahore, a bearded Pakistani man converses with a suspicious, and possibly armed, American stranger. As dusk deepens to night, he begins the tale that has brought them to this fateful meeting. . . Changez is living an immigrant’s dream of America. At the top of his class at Princeton, he is snapped up by Underwood Samson, an elite firm that specializes in the “valuation” of companies ripe for acquisition. He thrives on the energy of New York and the intensity of his work, and his infatuation with regal Erica promises entrée into Manhattan society at the same exalted level once occupied by his own family back in Lahore. For a time, it seems as though nothing will stand in the way of Changez’s meteoric rise to personal and professional success. But in the wake of September 11, he finds his position in his adopted city suddenly overturned, and his budding relationship with Erica eclipsed by the reawakened ghosts of her past. And Changez’s own identity is in seismic shift as well, unearthing allegiances more fundamental than money, power, and perhaps even love. Elegant and compelling, Mohsin Hamid’s second novel is a devastating exploration of our divided and yet ultimately indivisible world. “Excuse me, sir, but may I be of assistance? Ah, I see I have alarmed you. Do not be frightened by my beard: I am a lover of America. I noticed that you were looking for something; more than looking, in fact you seemed to be on a mission, and since I am both a native of this city and a speaker of your language, I thought I might offer you my services as a bridge.” —from The Reluctant Fundamentalist