Charisma Based Leadership

by Cole, Larry; Baggett, Byrd

• ISBN13: 9781596527935
• ISBN10: 1596527935
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-02-21
• Publisher: Turner Pub Co

Summary

The quality of performance in any organization is a direct reflection of the quality of its leadership. What does your organization's performance say about you? If you're looking for a common-sense handbook that will take your leadership effectiveness to the next level, Charisma-Based Leadership: How to Be the Leader That Everyone Wants to Follow is for you. Unlike other business guides, Charisma-Based Leadership features easy-to-understand principles you can begin practicing immediately for visible results.

Author Biography

Author and inspirational speaker Byrd Baggett, CSP (www.byrdbaggett.com) works with organizations to develop authentic leaders and passionate sales teams. He has authored fourteen books and is coauthor of the True Growth eBook Leadership Series. He lives in Spring Branch, Texas.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. xiv
Introduction	p. 1
Leading Change	p. 6
Accepting Responsibility	p. 10
Recognize the Need to Change	p. 14
Know the Desired Behaviors	p. 18
Be Willing to Change	p. 22
See Yourself Doing the Desired Behavior	p. 25
Change	p. 28
Feedback	p. 36
Twelve Leadership Principles That Create a High-Performing Workplace	p. 39
Accepting the Brutal Truth	p. 41
It Is My Responsibility to Help You Be Successful	p. 45
It Is My Responsibility to Be the Person with Whom You Want to Work	p. 49
It Is My Responsibility to Create an Environment in Which You Feel Free to Talk to Me	p. 58
Frustration Is Your Best Friend	p. 61
I'm Guilty Until I Prove My Innocence	p. 64
There Is an "I" in Teamwork	p. 67
Your Perception of Me Is More Important Than My Perception of Me	p. 70
Everyone Is from Missouri-the "Show-Me" State	p. 77
Top-Down Change Produces Bottom-Up Commitment	p. 79
Systems Drive Behavior Change	p. 82
The Workplace Is the University of Personal Development	p. 86
Ten Leadership Values	p. 88
Communication	p. 93
Respect	p. 97
Trust	p. 102
Teamwork	p. 106
Positive Attitude	p. 109
Integrity	p. 114
Accountability	p. 118
Empowerment	p. 122
Fairness	p. 126
Continuous Improvement	p. 129
Managing Conflict	p. 133
Working Differently with Different People	p. 136
Conflict Resolution	p. 140
Giving Feedback	p. 144
Receiving Feedback Differently Because I'm Different	p. 148
Leadership Topics	p. 154
Self-Awareness	p. 155
Leadership Purpose	p. 159
Leadership Passion	p. 163
Resiliency	p. 167
Controlling the Ego	p. 172
Humility	p. 176
Additional Thoughts on Leadership	p. 180
Do You Pass the Authenticity Test?	p. 181
The Power of Words	p. 184
Mary Kay on Leadership	p. 187
The Task of Medicine and Leaders	p. 191
The Paralysis of Perfection	p. 192
Conclusion	p. 194
Appendix	p. 196
Bonus Leadership Insights	p. 196
Recommended Reading	p. 199
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