Leadership When the Heat's On: 24 Lessons in High Performance Management

Danny Cox & John Hoover

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TURN EVEN THE MOST STRESSFUL SITUATION INTO AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHINE FOR YOU AND YOUR TEAM

People aren't born to be high-performing leaders; instead, they need to learn to develop the time-proven characteristics of great leadership. Leadership When the Heat's On shows you how to acquire these characteristics, motivate your people, and achieve remarkable results across your organization-particularly during times of change and stress.

This quick-hitting, hands-on rulebook is chock-full of hard-won advice and action steps for keeping your cool under pressure and inspiring incredible performance from your team. You'll see how to:

  • Start turning problems into opportunities that can enhance your career
  • Practice “humanagement”-using the job to develop the person while having fun in the process
  • Overcome your team's roadblocks to goal achievement
  • Develop an organization with free-flowing, two-way communication, from top-to-bottom
  • Know the signs of low morale, take immediate action to counteract the causes, and make strategic plans to keep spirits from falling again
  • Encourage inspired thinking by relaxing old rules of conformity and publicly recognizing new ideas

Leadership When the Heat's On prepares you to meet all leadership challenges, whether anticipated or unexpected.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Resilience Under Pressure: Effective leaders demonstrate resilience and composure when faced with high-stress or challenging situations, inspiring confidence in their teams.

  2. Decision-Making in Crisis: The book emphasizes the importance of making sound decisions under pressure by staying calm, assessing the situation, and considering various options.

  3. Adaptability and Flexibility: Leaders need to be adaptable and flexible, adjusting strategies or approaches when facing unexpected or difficult circumstances.

  4. Communication Skills: Effective communication during stressful times is crucial. Leaders need to communicate clearly, confidently, and transparently to keep their teams informed and motivated.

  5. Building Trust: Establishing and maintaining trust with team members is essential. Trust enhances teamwork, fosters loyalty, and facilitates smoother navigation through challenging situations.

  6. Emotional Intelligence: Leaders should possess emotional intelligence to understand and manage their emotions and those of others effectively, fostering a positive and supportive work environment.

  7. Leading by Example: Leading by example is vital during difficult times. Leaders who display integrity, courage, and determination set a standard for their team to follow.

  8. Problem-Solving Skills: Developing effective problem-solving skills enables leaders to tackle challenges systematically, seeking innovative solutions amidst adversity.

  9. Empowering Teams: Empowering team members to take initiative and make decisions within their roles can alleviate pressure on leaders and cultivate a more dynamic and adaptable environment.

  10. Learning from Challenges: Encouraging a culture of learning from setbacks or crises helps the team grow stronger, enabling them to handle future challenges more effectively.

Language English
ISBN-10 0071823271
ISBN-13 9780071823272
No of pages 48
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Tata Mcgraw-Hill
Published Date 29 Nov 2013

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Author : Danny Cox & John Hoover

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