The Complete Idiot's Guide to Leadership, 2E

by Blech, Rabbi Benjamin; DuBrin, Andrew

• ISBN13: 9780028639543
• ISBN10: 0028639545
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-09-11
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

Yours"re no idiot, of course. You know that the worldrs"s most influential and successful people are leaders-in politics, the workplace, or the home team! But when it comes to achieving top-dog status, you feel like yours"re just howling at the moon. Stop barking up the wrong tree! The Complete Idiotrs"s Guidereg; to Leadership, Second Edition, shows you how to apply leadership techniques in your work life that will put you ahead of the pack-enabling you to attain even your loftiest goals. In this Complete Idiotrs"s Guidereg;, you get: Tips for tapping into intuition and creative thinking. Something new-principle-centered leadership. Ways to emerge victorious as a team leader. Tried-and-true techniques for conflict resolution. Profiles of outstanding leaders and their keys to success.

Author Biography

Andrew J. DuBrin is a professor of management at the College of Business, Rochester Institute of Technology, and a consultant to organizations and individuals. His books include 10 Minute Guide to Leadership, Personal Magnetism and Winning Office Politics

Table of Contents

Part 1: Think Like a Leader	1	(80)
What Is Leadership?	3	(12)
Build Your Self-Confidence	15	(14)
How Do Leaders Think?	29	(14)
How About a More Charismatic You?	43	(12)
Communicate Like a Leader	55	(14)
How to Develop Credibility	69	(12)
Part 2: Act Like a Leader	81	(72)
Your Tool Kit of Influence Tactics	83	(14)
Grabbing Power	97	(14)
How to Choose the Right Leadership Style	111	(12)
Become a Multicultural Leader	123	(14)
You Can Become a Visionary and Transformational Leader	137	(16)
Part 3: You Can Become a Team Leader	153	(66)
You Can Become a Motivational Force	155	(14)
The People Side of Team Leadership	169	(14)
Techniques for Enhancing Team Spirit	183	(12)
The Task Side of Team Leadership	195	(10)
Managing Conflict	205	(14)
Part 4: How to Help Groups Lead Themselves	219	(64)
How to Become an Empowering Leader	221	(12)
Helping Groups Make Decisions	233	(12)
Winning the Support of Group Members	245	(12)
Leading Others Through a Crisis	257	(14)
Turning Around Problem People	271	(12)
Part 5: Helping Others Develop Their Potential	283	(60)
How to Become a Nurturing Leader	285	(10)
Giving Feedback and Positive Reinforcement	295	(12)
Your Role as Coach and Facilitator	307	(12)
How to Mentor	319	(24)
Appendixes
A Additional Resources for Learning How to Lead Effectively	331	(6)
B Glossary	337	(6)
Index	343