Secrets of Great Leaders: 50 Ways to Make a Difference

  • 4h 11m
  • Carol O'Connor
  • Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
  • 2015

WHAT ARE THE 50 SECRETS OF GREAT LEADERS THAT THE REST OF US SHOULD KNOW?

The Secrets of Great Leaders reveals the 50 things you need to know to motivate and inspire those around you. Every one of the 50 secrets in this book contains 3 strategies you can put into practice right now. Some of the ideas will surprise you, all will inspire you. Put these simple strategies together and you have a recipe for professional success, a formula that will unlock your leadership potential.

WHAT DO GREAT LEADERS KNOW THAT THE REST OF US DON'T?

Do they have a secret recipe for success? Is there a special alchemy to leading people? Whether you want to motivate your team, master public speaking or establish guiding principles and set priorities, this book provides the tools and techniques you need. With nuggets of wisdom gathered over years of experience, for every type of leadership situation, it gives you everything you need to know.

About the Author

Carol O'Connor specializes in leadership development and business strategy and has worked as a consultant and trainer for 30 years. She has authored six business books with Leadership in a Week going into in 22 foreign editions including Chinese, French, German, Ukraine, Spanish and Portuguese. Her company, Vision in Practice, has worked with clients including BT, Emirates Commodities, IBM, Motorola and Barclays Bank, while Carol herself has worked through the executive development departments of London School of Economics, Duke Corporate Education and Cass Business School.

In this Book

  • Base Decisions On Knowledge and Data
  • Follow Your Instinct
  • Master Public Speaking
  • Surround Yourself With Smart People
  • Keep Promises and Honour Agreements
  • See the Person, Not the Stereotype
  • Set High Standards
  • Benefit from Social Media
  • Follow the Rules You Set for Others
  • Assume You Have Enemies
  • Speak Clearly and Well
  • Plan the Long Term and Work the Short Term
  • Face Challenge Fearlessly Even When Afraid
  • Use Time Wisely
  • Have a Sense of Humour
  • Build People Up
  • Be Visible and Have Presence
  • Disrupt the Status Quo
  • Earn People's Trust
  • Negotiate Lasting Solutions
  • Live With Uncertainty
  • Give Respect to Get Respect
  • Understand Different Points of View
  • Learn from Failure
  • Make Your Point and then Stop Talking
  • Listen With Your Eyes as Well as Your Ears
  • Write in a Simple Style Using Plain Language
  • Play for the Team
  • Motivate Yourself and Others
  • Be Courteous to Everyone Always
  • Never Give Up
  • Count the Cost of Solving Problems
  • Encourage Others to Develop and Grow
  • Be Approachable
  • Examine Your Own Behaviour
  • Encourage Debate
  • Give People a Second Chance
  • Learn from Everyone and Everything
  • Set Targets for Personal Growth
  • Ask for Help When You Need it
  • Set an Example
  • Watch Out – You're Being Watched
  • Choose a Leadership Style
  • Dare to be Different
  • Share the Glory
  • Make Friends and Form Alliances
  • Be Lucky
  • Relax and Have Fun
  • Have a Big Idea
  • Make People Your Main Business
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