John Zenger, Joseph Folkman, "The Handbook for Leaders: 24 Lessons for Extraordinary Leaders"
ISBN: 0071435328 | edition 2004 | PDF | 64 pages | 1 mb
ISBN: 0071435328 | edition 2004 | PDF | 64 pages | 1 mb
Thousands of workers in both North America and Europe were asked that one simple question. Their top responses are compiled in The Handbook for Leaders. This precise, no-nonsense rulebook lists the 24 competencies and guidelines identified time and again as essential for becoming an effective and extraordinary leader, including:
* Focus on results
* Cultivate interpersonal skills
* Lead organizational change
* Learn from mistakes
* Develop your people
* Be open to new ideas
* Take initiative
* Build strengths
* Fix fatal flaws
* Take a non-linear approach
* Be accountable