Launching a Leadership Revolution : Mastering the Five Levels of Influence

by Brady, Chris; Woodward, Orrin

• ISBN13: 9780446580717
• ISBN10: 0446580716
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-10-22
• Publisher: Business Plus

Summary

Sooner or later, we are all called to lead in some capacity. Leadership skills are vital in corporate settings, small businesses, church or community organizations, and even within the home. Chris Brady and Orrin Woodward have recognized this need and have jointly created an in-depth, step-by-step guide for developing leadership skills. Utilizing an abundance of historical examples, the authors have developed a unique 5-step plan that charts a course for creating and maintaining strong leadership in any organization. The plan guides the reader through the "Five Levels of Influence": - Learning: a leader must be able to learn from anyone - Performing: perservere through failure to find success - Leading: extend your ability by expanding your team - Developing Leaders: learn to trust your people - Develop Leaders who Develop Leaders: create a legacy This book is full of prescriptive advice, quotes and anecdotes that illustrate their principles.

Author Biography

CHRIS BRADY was educated in engineering, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University and a Master's in Manufacturing systems Engineering on fellowship from Carnegie Mellon University. He earned his Master's thesis at Toyohashi University in Japan.

ORRIN WOODWARD has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Manufacturing Engineering and received training in Business Administration from the University of Michigan. He is one of the most in-demand speakers in his industry.