The Confident Leader: How the Most Successful People Go From Effective to Exceptional

by Kase, Larina

• ISBN13: 9780071549882
• ISBN10: 0071549889
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-08-28
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

"This groundbreaking book will become a classic. I'll be recommending it to all of my readers." -Kevin Hogan, author ofThe Psychology of Persuasion New York Timesbestselling author Larina Kase explains how to accomplish the things you think you can't, but really wish you could . . .Many people who want to advance in their career or business are faced with an innate fear of change--even positive change that could move them forward. Using cutting-edge research to help readers become true leaders in their fields, Larina Kase provides strategies to help readers move out of their comfort zones and better distinguish the positive decisions and actions that will dramatically propel their success. She includes interviews with top business thinkers such as Seth Godin, Joe Vitale, Annie McKee, and Tim Sanders. Apply the lessons in this book to: Discover why you don't do what you need to do Empower yourself and others to stay motivated Transform fear of change into a positive driver for success Face uncomfortable situations with grace and poise"Imagine what you could accomplish with the confidence of the world's top leaders . . . Read this book for a step-by-step plan to make it happen." Dr. Joe Vitale, author ofThe Key"The success of coaches, clients, and self-help aficionados, in particular, will dramaticallyincrease after putting Larina's powerful wisdom to work." Marilee Adams, Ph.D., author ofChange Your Questions, Change Your Life

Author Biography

Dr. Larina Kase is a business psychologist,New York Times bestselling author, professional speaker, andthe Founder and President of Performance & SuccessCoaching LLC, an international business consultancy. Sherecently served on the clinical faculty at the world-renowned Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety of the University of Pennsylvania.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. xi
The Six GROWTH Steps Used by Confident Leaders
Step 1: Get Your Exceptional Vision	p. 3
Step 2: Realize Your Commitment	p. 19
Step 3: Organize Your Team	p. 35
Step 4: Win with the Right Decisions	p. 51
Step 5: Turn Anxiety into Optimal Energy	p. 67
Step 6: Harness Your Strengths and Release Control	p. 81
How Confident Leaders Turn Problems into Dynamic Opportunities
Focus on What's Important	p. 99
Keep Your Energy Flowing	p. 115
Build Supreme Motivation in Yourself and Others	p. 129
Overcome Procrastination and Boost Your Productivity	p. 147
Be Authentic and Project Likability and Confidence	p. 165
Promote Yourself to Propel Yourself	p. 179
Gain Composure and Keep Control over Your Emotions	p. 193
Stand Out! Be Different and Get Better Results	p. 205
Handle Conflict and Difficult Situations with Ease	p. 219
Master the Challenge of Championing Change	p. 233
Endnotes	p. 245
Index	p. 261
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