Leading From the Front: No-Excuse Leadership Tactics for Women No-Excuse Leadership Tactics for Women

by Morgan, Angie; Lynch, Courtney

• ISBN13: 9780071465014
• ISBN10: 0071465014
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-03-15
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

The authors have been quoted and profiled in the media in such publications such as the New York Times and USA Today, and have appeared as guests on CNBC, Fox News, and CNNfn The authors coached and consulted at companies such as Wal-Mart, Burger King, and Raytheon

Author Biography

Angie Morgan and Courtney Lynch are cofounders of Lead Star, a consulting firm focused on the leadership development of women in leading corporations, law firms, nonprofits, colleges and universities. Their clients include Wal-Mart, Burger King, Sodexho and Cardinal Health. They have also been guests on CNBC, CNNfn, and FOX News. Their efforts with Lead Star have also been noted in publications ranging from The New York Times to Fast Company magazine. More information on Lead Star can be found at www.leadingfromthefront.com.

Table of Contents

Foreword	ix
Preface: Becoming Marines, Becoming Leaders	xiii
Acknowledgments	xxi
Introduction	1	(14)
Meet and Exceed the Standards You Ask of Others---Lead from the Front	15	(18)
Make Timely Decisions---Find the 80 Percent Solution	33	(20)
Seek to Take Responsibility Before You Begin to Place Blame	53	(18)
True Leaders Dedicate Themselves to Service---Take Care of Those You Lead	71	(18)
Think Before You Act---Especially Before You Overreact	89	(18)
When Faced with a Crisis---Aviate, Navigate, Communicate	107	(18)
Courage + Initiative + Perseverance + Integrity = Success	125	(16)
Don't Cry Over Something That Won't Cry Over You	141	(18)
Say You're Sorry Only When You're at Fault	159	(16)
Always Lead as You Are	175	(20)
Index	195