You don't need a title to be a leader : how anyone, anywhere, can make a positive difference /

Sanborn, Mark,

You don't need a title to be a leader : how anyone, anywhere, can make a positive difference / Mark Sanborn. - first Crown Business edition. - New York : Crown Business, (c)2006. - xv, 102 pages ; 20 cm

Part I: A Leader Is... Part II: The Six Principles of Leadership Part III: Making a Positive Difference

They Didn't Need a Title to Be Leaders (and Neither Do You) -- An Invitation to Greatness -- Leaders Increase ROI. Principle 1: The Power of Self-Mastery -- Principle 2: The Power of Focus -- Principle 3: Power with People -- Principle 4: The Power of Persuasive Communication -- Principle 5: The Power of Execution -- Principle 6: The Power of Giving. Leaving a Leadership Legacy -- Mastering Leadership.

Through the stories of a number of unsung heroes, Sanborn reveals the keys eah one of us can use to improve our organizations and enhance our careers. Genuine leadership--leadership with a "little l," as he puts it--is not conferred by a title or limited to the executive suite. Rather, it is shown through our everyday actions and the way we influences the lives of those around us. Among the qualities that genuine leaders share: Acting with purpose rather than getting bogged down by mindless activity; Caring about and listening to others; Looking for ways to encourage the contributions and development of others rather than focusing solely on personal achievements; Creating a legacy of accomplishment and contribution in everything they do. Through the stories of a number of unsung heroes, Sanborn reveals the keys each one of us can use to improve our organizations and enhance our careers.





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