{"product_id":"leadership-conversations-isbn-9781118378328","title":"Leadership Conversations","description":"\u003cb\u003eConversation techniques and tools that can help strong managers become great leaders\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOften the very same skills and traits that enable rising stars to achieve success \"tenacity, aggressiveness, self-confidence\" become liabilities when promoted into a leadership track. While managers' conversations are generally transactional and centered on the task at hand, leaders must focus on people, asking great questions and aligning them with the vision for the future. Leadership mindsets and skills can be developed, and Leadership Conversations provides practical guidance for connecting with others in ways that transform each interaction into an opportunity for organizational and personal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifies four types of conversation every leader must master: building relationships, making decisions, taking action, and developing others\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides an action plan for boosting your personal leadership potential, as well for developing leadership skills in others\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDraws on the authors' rich experience coaching and working with leaders at a wide range of organizations, including NASA, the U.S. Navy, intelligence agencies, Boeing, Gillette, Bausch \u0026amp; Lomb, and Georgetown University\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeadership Conversations\u003c\/i\u003e is required reading for both high-potential managers looking to make it to the next level and leaders looking to develop their people.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface: Are You Having Leadership Conversations? xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 The High-Potential Challenges 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Do You Really Want to Be a Leader? 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 What Blend of Management and Leadership Mindsets Is Best? 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Have You Had Leadership Conversations Today? 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Where Do You Stand on the Leadership Ladder? 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Conversations to Build Relationships 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Learn the New Rules 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Your Relationships Define You 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Know Your Strengths and Their Shadows 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 People Aren’t Machines 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Don’t Let Them Assume They Know What You’re Thinking 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Embrace Differences 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3 Conversations to Develop Others 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 The Battle for Talent 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 The Challenge of Leading Other High Potentials 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Conversations You Must Have 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 What Gets in Your People’s Way? 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Recognition—Making It All Worthwhile 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4 Conversations to Make Decisions 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Develop Your Judgment Gene 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 What You Know Is Irrelevant 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Be Curious—Ask Great Questions 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 If You Can’t Change, Retire 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5 Conversations to Take Action 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Moving Smoothly into Action 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Planning Successful Actions 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 When Things Change 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Lessons from Success and Failure 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Inspiring People in Turbulent Times 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6 Your Leadership Conversations 243\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Conversations at the Top 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 Conversations for Executive Leaders 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 Conversations for Managers of Managers 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28 Conversations for First-Line Managers 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29 Your Personal Action Plan 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 285\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“In their brilliant new book, \u003ci\u003eLeadership Conversations\u003c\/i\u003e, Alan Berson and Richard Stieglitz offer proven methods, instructive examples, and provocative questions that enable leaders to engage in more meaningful conversations—the kinds of conversations that produce innovative solutions, cause deep self-examination, and stimulate disciplined development. I highly recommend this book to leaders at all levels. When you apply the principles and processes in \u003ci\u003eLeadership Conversations\u003c\/i\u003e it will transform your relationships and your business.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—James Kouzes, coauthor of the bestselling \u003ci\u003eThe Leadership Challenge\u003c\/i\u003e, and Executive Fellow of Leadership, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e “\u003ci\u003eLeadership Conversations\u003c\/i\u003e is a powerful tool executives can add to their arsenal to help them connect with their followers, thereby bringing their own unique philosophy into practice to meet today’s critical leadership challenges.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Jason Wingard, Ph.D., vice dean of executive education, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eLeadership Conversations\u003c\/i\u003e gets at the essence of leadership versus management and is a critical read for managers who must develop leadership skills. The ultimate lesson is recognizing and learning what you don’t know.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Donald E. Stone, Jr., PE, CEO, Dewberry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Grounded in a belief that leaders need to master themselves, credibly lead work, and manage human systems, \u003ci\u003eLeadership Conversations\u003c\/i\u003e is a great resource for coaches and leaders alike. Coaches would do well to share it with the leaders they coach, as it offers thought-provoking ideas, tips, and ways to rethink and reimagine leadership, all aimed at greater well-being and success.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Christine Wahl, M.A.Ed., MCC, founder, leadership coaching program, Georgetown University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“In our time-constrained world, full of electronic communications, it is more important than ever for an aspiring leader to be able to conduct face-to-face conversations that unite organizations and make things happen. \u003ci\u003eLeadership Conversations\u003c\/i\u003e explains how.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Robert Wray, Rear Admiral, US Navy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eLeadership Conversations\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent framework for executives to use worldwide in leadership training programs. It encourages grounded thinking around leadership and is a practical guide for developing leadership skills and discovering and forming one’s authentic leadership style.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Carol Roche Austin, head of human resources, Permira Advisors LLP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eLeadership Conversations\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical and valuable book. The leadership and communication principles are presented in a clear manner that is relevant to leaders at all levels. The real-world insights will help readers be more effective leaders, driving high performance and success.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Tom Mutryn, EVP and CFO, CACI International\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Cultivating leaders is key to the growth of any organization. \u003ci\u003eLeadership Conversations\u003c\/i\u003e translates years of experience into an easy-to-follow road map to help identify leaders and push them to reach their maximum potential.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Ed Erhardt, president, global customer marketing and sales, ESPN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Katerva's rapid rise to a world stage, with its thought leadership in sustainability, could not have happened without following the principles in this book. Leadership conversations are the key to creativity and can spur global innovation.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Terry Waghorn, founder and CEO, Katerva\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“With multi-national operational challenges, I need practical advice that I can implement quickly. \u003ci\u003eLeadership Conversations\u003c\/i\u003e delivers with examples and guidance on how to have effective conversations.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Wesley J. Johnston; EVP and COO, Americas; Dimension Data\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlan S. Berson\u003c\/b\u003e is an executive coach, leadership consultant, speaker, and professor. He has held leadership, strategic planning, and marketing roles at Fortune-500 firms including Gillette, Bausch \u0026amp; Lomb, and Marriott. He is a Learning Director at Wharton Executive Education and was an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business. He lives in Potomac, Maryland.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard G. Stieglitz\u003c\/b\u003e is a business consultant and speaker. He started, built, and sold a company that helped government and industry executives lead change. Previously, he was a submarine officer in the US Navy and an executive in the aerospace and computer industries. He is the author of three books and publishes a monthly leadership e-letter. He lives in Potomac, Maryland.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re newly-promoted into your first management role, an established veteran of the C-suite, or somewhere between, your most powerful skill as a leader is the ability to hold effective conversations. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter a promotion to a management or leadership role, most people struggle with how to leave behind former priorities and mindsets. \u003ci\u003eLeadership Conversations\u003c\/i\u003e defines and distinguishes the very different mindsets of management and leadership, and how priorities must shift between them as you move up the corporate ladder. By clearly understanding a leader’s need to balance execution with vision, you will learn how to create connection and alignment with direct reports and across an organization. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeadership Conversations\u003c\/i\u003e details the four types of conversation every leader must effectively master, conversations that:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBUILD RELATIONSHIPS, mastering emotional intelligence, connecting with followers to align goals, and fostering a culture of transparency and honesty \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e DEVELOP OTHERS, driving long-term growth, mentoring and recognizing people, leading high-potential managers, and ultimately celebrating their successes \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e MAKE DECISIONS, integrating facts, developing solid judgment, stimulating innovation, and asking great questions that create alignment \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e TAKE ACTION, developing vision, allocating resources, and measuring performance, all while eliminating assumptions and drawing followers into unified action \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeadership Conversations\u003c\/i\u003e includes tailored advice for leaders at every stage—from the first-time manager to the senior executive who converts vision into strategy—so that you can identify and perfect the core communication skills of your role. For managers of managers and executives in mentoring roles, the book offers concrete advice on how to hold conversations that develop leadership skills in others.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRich with real-world examples and tactical guidance, \u003ci\u003eLeadership Conversations\u003c\/i\u003e is required reading for both high-achieving managers looking to make it to the next level, and leaders hoping to develop their people.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more information, please visit \u003cb\u003ewww.myleadershipconversations.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989515518181,"sku":"NP9781118378328","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118378328.jpg?v=1761784419","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/leadership-conversations-isbn-9781118378328","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}