{"product_id":"leadership-for-dummies-isbn-9780764551765","title":"Leadership For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYogi Berra said, leading is easy, the hard part is getting people to follow. Let this user-friendly guide show you the path to great leadership\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEliciting cooperation from a group of people of any size—from a project team to an army—can be like trying to tap dance on quicksand. Although leadership might come easier to some people, it isn't necessarily something you have to be born with as you'll learn in this step-by-step guide to becoming a leader — leaders are made, not born, and just about anybody can become an effective leader.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you aspire to being a leader, have had leadership thrust upon you, or are already a leader and want to be better at it, \u003ci\u003eLeadership For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is for you. Short on theory and long on practical strategies and surefire techniques, it arms you with what you need to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild and flex your leadership muscles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSee opportunity amid change and crisis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop your own leadership style\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead with effective communication and encouragement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecognize the ten telltale behaviors of true leaders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEarn greater respect, success, and recognition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeacher, preacher, coach, project leader. . . no matter what specific leadership role you want to fill, \u003ci\u003eLeadership For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e provides you with a solid foundation to hone your leadership chops and instill trust in those you lead. You'll discover:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat it takes to be a leader and your own leadership potential\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommon misconceptions about leadership\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to be flexible and adaptive without compromising your principles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe ongoing process of leadership\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to prepare to assume the role of leader\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeadership in everyday life and how to take a more active role in your family, community, and the world at large\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat vision is and why it's so necessary to great leadership\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to develop (and act on) your own vision\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to create winning teams and keep them following your lead\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis friendly and accessible guide also explains types of leadership, roles leaders take on to get the job done, and how the realities of leadership can affect your everyday life. If you want to know all of that and get quick ideas about leadership and the art of persuading, grab your own copy of \u003ci\u003eLeadership For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e today.\u003c\/p\u003e  Introduction.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART I: What It Takes to Be a Leader.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1: A Marshal's Baton in Every Soldier's Knapsack.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2: Remember, They're Not Electing You Dictator for Life.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3: Building Your Leadership Muscles.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4: Which Hat Do I Wear? The Roles That Leaders Play.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART II: Leadership Is a Process.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5: Take the Lead? Me?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6: The Missions of the Leader.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7: The Responsibilities of a Leader.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART III: The Art of Leadership.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8: What Are the Skills of a Leader?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 9: Harnessing Your Strengths and Weaknesses.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 10: What about Expectations?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 11: The Axioms of Leadership.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 12: Managing as a Leader.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 13: Leading When You Aren't Really the Leader.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART IV: Leadership in Everyday Life.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 14: Volunteering Your Time and Skills.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 15: Taking the Lead as a Volunteer.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 16: Everyday Leadership: Training for Real Life.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 17: Leading When You Coach.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 18: Organizing Your Community: Lessons from Saul Alinsky.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART V: Leadership and Vision.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 19: What's a Vision?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 20: Developing a Vision.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART VI: Team Building.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 21: Why Depend on Teams?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 22: Creating a Winning Team.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 23: Team Learning.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 24: Spreading Team Knowledge Around.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 25: When Followers Won't Follow.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 26: Can the Situation Be Saved?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 27: Leading across Cultures.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e PART VII: The Part of Tens.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 28: Ten Mistakes That Every Leader Makes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 29: Ten Characteristics of a True Leader.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Chapter 30: Ten Ways to Master Leadership Skills.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Book Registration Information.  \"A year had passed since our last strategy+business review of leadership book and CEO memoirs, so a trip to Borders was in order to see what was new in those categories. We discovered almost all the books in the management section had been published within the last calendar year (apparently most business books have a short shelf life). However, there was a notable exception: Leadership for Dummies (John Wiley \u0026amp; Sons, 1999), by Marshall Loeb and Stephen Kindel, was well stocked and in the same prominent place on the shelf as a year ago...and was now in its second printing. Perhaps the parlous state of America s corporate governance explains why Dummies has found such traction.\" (Strategy+Business, Fourth Quarter 2002)  Marshall Loeb is the daily columnist for CBS MarketWatch.com and an award-winning editor and broadcaster.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Stephen Kindel is a former senior editor at Forbes.  Lead and succeed in both business and life!  \u003cp\u003eIncludes case studies of leadership in action!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThink you've got what it takes to be a leader? Some mover-and-shaker types seem to be \"natural leaders.\" But that's exactly what they want you to think. The truth is, leaders are made, not born. So if you want practical strategies and surefire tips for developing your own leadership style, this book was made for you!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscover how to:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild (and flex) your leadership muscles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSee opportunity amid change and crisis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead with communication, encouragement, and promotion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssemble and maintain a top-notch team\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecognize the ten telltale behaviors of true leaders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Dummies Way\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplanations in plain English\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"Get in, get out\" information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIcons and other navigational aids\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTear-out cheat sheet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTop ten lists\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA dash of humor and fun\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet smart! www.dummies.com\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRegister to win cool prizes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrowse exclusive articles and excerpts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet a free Dummies Daily e-mail newsletter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChat with authors and preview other books\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTalk to us, ask questions, get answers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989515747557,"sku":"NP9780764551765","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780764551765.jpg?v=1761784420","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/leadership-for-dummies-isbn-9780764551765","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}