The Learning Leader The 5 Perspectives Of Change Leadership Second Edition

The key features of the book include: - 7 core habits of a learning leader - 4 components of self-evaluation and leadership - 3 paradigm shifts for the learning leader - 3 Ps of a leader's belief system - 3 environments that test the character of a learning leader - 4 types of employees and how they engage with organisational vision - formulation of organisational strategy - the NEAR model - self and social approval matrix - persuasion and influencing strategies - revisiting organisational vision - complexities of change - the SUCCEED model of change leadership - leadership at the family level - pitfalls in leadership etc. The second edition of 'The Learning Leader' builds on the success of the first edition. Invaluable feedback from a wide range of readers of the first edition have been reflected in this edition. The Learning Leader is a well-researched, professionally written leadership book. Over 500 colleges, universities, and training institutions across the globe have adopted it for its scholarly contents and range of coverage of different contexts in practical leadership. This book attempts to concise a wide range of leadership issues into one volume. It has clarity, breath and depth in every chapter. The educational features include summaries of each chapter, reflective exercises, epigraphs, diagrams and other illustrations that are consistently embedded in each chapter. New to this edition: All chapters have been revised and updated with the most recent research in those areas. Chapters 1, 4, 6, 11, and 18 are typical of these revisions. Chapter 17 is an entirely new chapter on leadership and culture. This chapter explores the interactive relationship of leadership and culture and shows how a leader can develop cultural intelligence for effective performance. This second edition highlights the drive to create the awareness of why you do what you do as a leader and the flexibility you need in the current complex world of leadership. Simply put, this volume is a coaching manual for leaders.