{"product_id":"how-to-be-a-good-leader-when-youve-never-had-one-isbn-9781394357956","title":"How to Be a Good Leader When You've Never had One","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA powerful leadership instruction manual designed to help you bring out the best in your team members\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eHow to Be a Good Leader When You've Never had One: The Blueprint for Modern Leadership,\u003c\/i\u003e entrepreneur, podcaster, and leader, Mick Hunt, delivers a deeply honest story about leadership that offers hands-on insights and actionable frameworks you can apply at your organization today. The author provides strategies that are tailor-made for modern leaders who are engaging with a diverse workforce.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter a powerful foreword by Les Brown, \u003ci\u003eHow to Be a Good Leader When You've Never had One\u003c\/i\u003e marries proven leadership strategies forged in the real world with a fresh perspective on work that is inspiring and practical.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside the book:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA toolkit for modern leadership that leverages transparency, resilience, influence, listening, and vision\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePowerful case studies of real-life leaders – including soldiers, corporate executives, and healthcare leaders – who have found ways to overcome common leadership strategies and achieved extraordinary outcomes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategies for addressing obstacles unique to leading a contemporary workforce\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn exciting and inspiring new take on how to lead in the modern era, \u003ci\u003eHow to Be a Good Leader When You've Never had One\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource for managers, executives, and other business leaders seeking an authentic, authoritative, and actionable playbook for the kind of leadership the world needs today.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword by Les Brown ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: The Promise 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Great Leaders Aren’t Good Leaders? 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 False Aspirations: Why You Don’t Want to Be a “Great” Leader 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeadership Versus Influence 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Be a Try-hard 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRolling It All Up into Good Leadership 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 The Six Traits of “Great” Leaders Who Aren’t Good Leaders 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSix Ways to Lead Poorly 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBad Leaders Over-delegate and Call It “Empowerment” 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to Take Away from This 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 The Seven Becauses of Good Leaders 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom Why to Because 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblems with Starting with Why 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Power of Because 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Living Because 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Who You Are in Real Life 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Identifying Your Core Leadership Strengths 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Integrate Non-leader Skills into a Leadership Role 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEight Ways to Stay Great at What You Do While Leading It 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTen Troubleshooting Tips: When You Have No Experience in What You’re Leading 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 How to Speak (and Write) Like a Leader 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGood Leaders Talk Like This, Not That 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReorganizing the C-suite 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeader Voice 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRehearsal (Yes, You Need This) 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Bias Toward Action 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 How to Cast a Vision People Will Follow 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVision 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Problem a Vision Solves 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisioneering 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Positive About Your Vision 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLes Brown’s Impact 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 How to See the Best in People When They Give You Their Worst 101\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pitfalls of Punishment 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Better Route 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKristi’s Big Lesson 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 The Ten Unbreakable Rules for Trustworthy Leadership 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson #1: Don’t Lie, Even by Omission 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson #2: Never Judge in Public 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson #3: Never Steal the Credit 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson #4: Never Blame 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson #5: Never Resist Feedback 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson #6: Never Overlook Small Wins 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson #7: Never Isolate Yourself 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson #8: Never Avoid Difficult Conversations 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson #9: Never Overpromise and Underdeliver 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLesson #10: Never Neglect Continuous Learning 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10 How to Bow Out Gracefully 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMark Passes the Reins 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Point of Leaving 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Be Grateful 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePassing the Torch 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding Resentment 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMitigating Regret 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11 Calm, Cool, Collected: Leading Under Intense Pressure 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Mindful 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Leader’s Moment 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12 Your Leadership DNA 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Four Leadership Archetypes 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13 The Vision and Strategy of Apex Leaders 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn from the Best: Marco, the Apex Leader 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14 The Energy and Momentum of Ignitor Leaders 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn from the Best: Laquesha, the Ignitor Leader 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15 The Structure and Precision of Forge Leaders 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn from the Best: Harris, the Forge Leader 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16 The Trust and Collaboration of Nexus Leaders 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn from the Best: Franklin, the Nexus Leader 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17 The Single Most Critical Insight for Mastering Leadership 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Are a Steward, Not the Star 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeam Before Spotlight 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeedback Is Your Best Friend 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConflict Means Growth 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVision Needs Action 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Strongest Mindset Is Resilience 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eServe Before Demanding 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStay True to Your Core 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvolve 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOwn Everything 178\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e What’s Next? 181\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Tell Me What You Think 183\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e About the Author 185\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Index 187\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMICK HUNT\u003c\/b\u003e is a renowned leader, entrepreneur, and co-host of the popular \u003ci\u003eMick Unplugged\u003c\/i\u003e podcast. He is the creator of the revolutionary MICK Factor framework, which challenges outdated leadership norms and inspires leaders to cultivate trust, foster creativity, and deliver extraordinary results.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eHow To Be A Good Leader When You’ve Never Had One: The Blueprint for Modern Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e, accomplished entrepreneur, podcaster, and leader, Mick Hunt, delivers a powerful and honest story about leadership that includes tailor-made strategies for modern leaders engaged with diverse workforces. The author offers hands-on insights and actionable frameworks you can apply immediately at your company, in your own team, to help your followers realize their potential. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing an original Foreword by Les Brown, \u003ci\u003eHow To Be A Good Leader When You’ve Never Had One \u003c\/i\u003ecombines proven leadership strategies forged in the real world with a fresh perspective on work and careers designed to guide and inspire you to greater things. You’ll find a comprehensive tool kit for modern leadership that highlights transparency, resilience, influence, listening, and vision. You’ll also discover illuminating case studies of real-life leaders, including soldiers, corporate executives, and healthcare professionals, who have crafted effective strategies to overcome common obstacles. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHunt explains how you can meet the challenges posed by leading contemporary workforces composed of people of all ages and backgrounds. He explores stories of transformation — of individuals, teams, and     organizations — informed by his own life and experience that provide advice that goes beyond generic clichés and corporate platitudes. The book contains roadmaps to generating real, lasting impact. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn inspiring and exciting new take on how to lead people in the modern era, \u003ci\u003eHow To Be A Good Leader When You’ve Never Had One\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential book for managers, executives, founders, and other business leaders looking for an authoritative, hands-on playbook for the kind of leadership that solves big problems today.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for HOW TO BE A GOOD LEADER WHEN YOU’VE NEVER HAD ONE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“Mick Hunt didn’t just write a book on leadership—he’s rewriting the whole playbook. In \u003ci\u003eHow To Be A Good Leader When You’ve Never Had One\u003c\/i\u003e, Mick gives you the kind of straight-up, no-fluff guidance today’s leaders actually need. It’s bold. It’s practical. And it’s built for those of us who had to figure it out without a roadmap. If you’re serious about leveling up and becoming the kind of leader people want to follow, Mick’s the one to learn from.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—DAYMOND JOHN,\u003c\/b\u003e Founder, President, and CEO of FUBU, and Founder of The Shark Group\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“In a leadership genre rife with recycled and remixed clichés, Mick Hunt has produced a rare gem. \u003ci\u003eHow To Be A Good Leader When You’ve Never Had One\u003c\/i\u003e is written with power and clarity, and is bursting with agenuine urgency that is only possible to muster when you’re telling the world something fresh and new.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—CHEF ROBERT IRVINE,\u003c\/b\u003e Entrepreneur and Philanthropist\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“It’s the true blueprint of modern leadership. And Mick Hunt is the voice we’ve been waiting for.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—LES BROWN,\u003c\/b\u003e World-Renowned Motivational Speaker and Mentor to Mick Hunt\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This isn’t just a book—it’s Mick Hunt in print. And that’s a gift every aspiring leader needs.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—CORDERO BOWLEG,\u003c\/b\u003e Manager, USAA Insurance\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“I’ve read hundreds of leadership books, but few hit like this. \u003ci\u003eHow To Be A Good Leader When You’ve Never Had One\u003c\/i\u003e isn’t just another manual—it’s a lifeline. Mick Hunt delivers a raw, purpose-driven blueprint forged from experience, not theory. His concept of leading from your ‘because’ is what separates those who inspire from those who just manage. This book is honest, actionable, and long overdue. Whether you’re stepping into leadership or rediscovering your fire—don’t just read it. Live it.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—NICK NANTON, ESQ.,\u003c\/b\u003e Emmy® Award-Winning Director and Producer\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989376680165,"sku":"NP9781394357956","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781394357956.jpg?v=1761783874","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/how-to-be-a-good-leader-when-youve-never-had-one-isbn-9781394357956","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}