Short Leadership

Napoleon. Bill Gates. George W. Bush. Osama bin Laden. Leaders and leadership are perennial topics of debate. What is leadership? How does one become a leader? Do we actually need leaders? In this Very Short Introduction, Keith Grint offers provocative answers to these questions, prompting listeners to rethink their assumptions about what leadership is.

Shorter tells the story of entrepreneurs and leaders all over the world who have discovered how to shrink the workweek without cutting salaries or sacrificing productivity or revenues. They show that by reducing distractions, eliminating inefficiencies, and creating time for high-quality focus and collaboration, four-day workweeks can boost recruitment and retention, make leaders more thoughtful and companies more sustainable, and improve work-life balance.

Leadership is a curious topic. It is most noted in its absence and most measured by its need. Leadership requires opportunity. The situation drives leadership; what worked in one situation may be disastrous in another. It requires skills to be able to direct the challenge at hand. Leadership is both an art and a science. It is theoretical and applied, cultural and contextual. Most importantly, leadership is about accomplishment and results.

How businesses can harness the power of online consumer reviews. More than seventy percent of consumers now consult online reviews before making purchases, and they take those picks and pans very seriously. A disgruntled but ignorant customer on Yelp might have more clout than any expert guidebook, magazine article, or newspaper critic. No wonder many businesses feel terrified by the review-driven marketplace.

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This book reveals the secrets to becoming a spirit-full leader, empowering you to inspire and motivate from the heart A Guide to Awakening Your Spirit, Soul, and Mind to Connect with Life. Through the power of stories and an engaging narrative, the authors will guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself. In 'Spirit-Full Leadership,' the author takes you on a life-changing journey, inspiring and motivating you to discover the importance of love, self-awareness, and inner strength. Here is a sample of what you’ll find inside: • The Awakening Moment: Love, the pure will to ...

The way in which organizations manage their people has always been pivotal to their performance, long before formal human resource management coalesced into a definable and somewhat fashionable discipline in the mid-1980s.

Achieve the Impossible in 100 Days!Are you ready to turn your vision into reality and achieve massive success in just 100 days? In this groundbreaking Second Edition of Vision to Reality, master coach and multi-bestselling author Honorée Corder shares the proven STMA™ (Short-Term Massive Action) system that has helped countless individuals transform their lives and businesses. Through a powerful combination of clear goal setting, unshakeable self-belief, smart strategy, and relentless accountability, the STMA™ 100-Day Program gives you the tools and motivation you need to achieve more ...

From local coffee shops to the largest Fortune 500 companies, everyone is struggling to make the impossible choice between chasing short-term objectives and creating a secure future for their company.

Think You Know Leadership? Think Again. In a world defined by tradition and convention, the boldest leaders dare to think differently. Enter the world of "Inverse Leadership," a thought-provoking guide that redefines leadership norms. The book is super short, and it's written for the busy professional who is interested in getting a fresh perspective on management and leadership. What You Will Learn In each strategy, presented as 'X over Y,' the book contrasts a non-traditional approach with a conventional one, providing valuable insights, enriched with real-life examples and actionable ...

A small book with a huge impact! This book will teach you the strategies you need to know to achieve ultimate success as a first time manager. You’ll learn how to: ★ Assemble a high-performing team that functions seamlessly ★ Create winning relationships with your boss, your peers, and the team members you lead ★ Build confidence in yourself, your decisions, and your ability to tackle any and all workplace problems ★ Motivate and inspire people ★ Become an indispensable and respected leader well on your way up the corporate ladder In his insightful and relatable book, Don’t ...

Step into the thrilling world of international espionage with Dame Cynthia Sinclair, the brilliant and elegant head of the British Secret Intelligence Service! From her stunning office overlooking the Thames, Dame Cynthia faces formidable adversaries and unravels intricate plots that threaten global security. Whether confronting Russian agents or corporate espionage, Dame Cynthia remains calm under pressure and is always one step ahead. Her adventures take her from the bustling streets of Berlin to clandestine meetings in Moscow and Washington, D.C. Along the way, she faces physical danger ...

Laura Vanderkam has combined her three popular mini auidobooks into one comprehensive guide, with a new introduction. It will help listeners build habits that lead to happier, more productive lives, despite the pressures of their busy schedules. Through interviews and anecdotes, she reveals... What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast - to jump-start the day productively. What the Most Successful People Do On the Weekend - to recharge and prepare for a great week. What the Most Successful People Do at Work - to accomplish more in less time.

Legacy in the Making celebrates an active, dynamic form of "modern legacy," seen through the eyes of a select group of extraordinary men and women who are pursuing their enduring ambitions in the age of now. More than caretakers of the past, these modern legacy builders are also the authors of a vital today and tomorrow. Rather than leaving their legacies behind them, they are looking ahead to harness their long-term ambitions and inspire others to help carry them forward. These are not static, traditional legacies. These are legacies in the making.

Do you feel stressed and overwhelmed with tasks that you can’t keep up with? Are you struggling with the delegation of work to your employees? Effective Delegation of Authority is a brief guide for new managers that will help you improve your delegation skills in simple steps. If you’re a manager or entrepreneur who leads three or more employees, then this book is for you. It’s a super-short book that’ll help you avoid the common mistakes that new managers make when delegating tasks.

From small indignities to unconscious slights, women experience situations at work every day that may seem small or unimportant but that effectively differentiate and exclude them. These are micro-offenses; the small, awkward, or uncomfortable moments that slow-build until the unwelcome environment takes hold and women disengage.

Un vero leader è dotato di una personalità carismatica e di virtù non comuni, che gli permettono di guidare gruppi di persone meno straordinarie. Per capire il successo e le capacità di leadership di Cesare ne analizzeremo le qualità come uomo, come condottiero e come politico, ma anche le doti di oratore e scrittore. Vedremo come si comportò con amici e nemici, militari e politici, Romani, Galli e uomini di altre culture.

Welcome to "Playground Stories," an anthology that delves into the richness of human experience through the lens of playground interactions. These spaces are more than just areas for play; they are microcosms of society where foundational skills of human interaction are first developed. In the playground, children and adults alike engage in activities that teach them vital life lessons about communication, sharing, and conflict resolution. On the playground, games are more than mere entertainment—they are lessons in leadership, teamwork, rivalry, and deceit. Team sports like soccer and ...

Stories of the Black Belts is unfortunately only a partial story. It’s partial because I don’t have all of the thousands of Black Belts we have trained since 1995 in here and more importantly because it’s only a snapshot. It’s just one moment in time where each Black Belt – as a requirement to become a first degree (or second or third degree or higher) Black Belt needed to take a moment and write an essay about “What Karate Means To Me”. While many of these Black Belts are still training and I know their current story, in the last two and a half decades I would love to know ...

Discover the power of short books to amplify your ministry, empower your congregation, and expand your reach beyond the pulpit. In MiniHER Ministry Playbook: Empower Your Congregation and Expand Your Reach with Short Books, you’ll learn a step-by-step framework to turn your ministry message into impactful, concise books that educate, inspire, and transform lives. Whether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, or faith-based entrepreneur, this playbook will equip you with the tools to: Identify your congregation’s unique needs and craft messages that resonate. Simplify complex teachings ...