The 8 Dimensions of Leadership DiSC Strategies for Becoming a Better Leader

by Sugerman, Jeffrey; Scullard, Mark; Wilhelm, Emma

• ISBN13: 9781605099552
• ISBN10: 1605099554
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-05-16
• Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Summary

The 8 Dimensions of Leadership is the first book to explore leadership through the lens of Inscapers"s third generation DiSC model of human behavior. This title is designed to paint an inclusive picture of the varied approaches that make for strong leadership. It primarily focuses on the interpersonal realm of leadership and helps readers identify which of the eight approaches comes most naturally to them.This book utilizes and explains the DiSC model to help leaders learn to be more effective in their relationships and leadership roles. Focusing on the readerrs"s individual approach to leadership, the authors use primary literature and the latest research to support the third generation DiSIC model, which illustrates where different leadership styles fall on a simple circular map. Readers will be able to identify their own approach to leadership, explore the strengths and challenges that leaders with each of the approaches faces, and discover strategies for more effective leadership based on their personal approach.

Author Biography

Jeffrey Sugerman, Ph.D., is the president and CEO of Inscape Publishing, a leading provider of training materials for the corporate market. Sugerman brings 20 years of experience in senior management, marketing, and business development in the technology, training, and publishing industries. He joined Inscape Publishing in 2001 to lead its transformation into an independent company after Carlson Companies sold the Carlson Learning Company to Riverside Company, a New-York-based private equity firm.
Sugerman received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Washington University in St. Louis and his B.A. from Northwestern University. He was an Assistant Professor at Farleigh Dickinson University, before joining Sirota and Alper Associates, a consulting services to Fortune 500 companies. Sugerman has worked in corporate publishing since 1988, when he joined a subsidiary of Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. From 1992 to 1999, he served in various senior executive roles in the Assessments Division of National Computer Systems, now a subsidiary of Pearson PLC.
Sugerman is past-President of ISA, the trade association for training and development industry suppliers. He is the 2009 recipient of ISA's prestigious Broomfield award.
Sugerman currently serves as a Board member for Coffee House Press, an independent, not-for-profit literary press based in Minneapolis. He serves on the Advisory Boards of experiencepoint, a creator of computer-based leadership development simulation systems, and Management Concepts, a leading provider of training services to the federal government. Jeffrey's non-work interests include playing upright bass in a jazz quartet and practicing yoga.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
The 8 Dimensions of Leadership Model	p. 1
The 8 Dimensions of Leadership	p. 3
Discover Your Primary Leadership Dimension	p. 11
A Deeper Dive into Your Primary Dimension	p. 29
The Pioneering Leader	p. 31
The Energizing Leader	p. 39
The Affirming Leader	p. 47
The Inclusive Leader	p. 53
The Humble Leader	p. 62
The Deliberate Leader	p. 69
The Resolute Leader	p. 77
The Commanding Leader	p. 85
Lessons from the 8 Dimensions	p. 95
Lessons from Pioneering Leaders	p. 101
Lessons from Energizing Leaders	p. 113
Lessons from Affirming Leaders	p. 127
Lessons from Inclusive Leaders	p. 139
Lessons from Humble Leaders	p. 151
Lessons from Deliberate Leaders	p. 163
Lessons from Resolute Leaders	p. 176
Lessons from Commanding Leaders	p. 187
Pulling it all Together	p. 199
Appendix: DiSC® Background, Theory, and Research	p. 205
References	p. 219
Index	p. 221
About Inscape Publishing	p. 229
About the Authors	p. 230
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