Lead

About this book

Lead is a different kind of book. Rather than being the last word on leading others it is meant to be the first wordan invitation to the reader to reflect on what the leadership journey means to each and every individual. At its core Lead will benefit anyone who seeks to inspire influence or lead others whether they are coaches teachers pastors community organizers politiciansor are in the C-suite. Lead offers an exploration of the essential elements of leadership which author Gary Burnison defines as: purpose strategy people measure empower reward anticipate navigate communicate listen and learnall of which culminate in leading. Instead of taking the left-brain approach of paradigm shifts and leadership models the author focuses on right-brain constants such as emotional connection compassion focusing on others humility and managing oneself. Lead readers will find inspiring stories easy to digest analogies reflective exercises and evocative images meant to give them pause draw them in and encourage introspection.