{"product_id":"leadership-for-dummies-isbn-9780470972113","title":"Leadership For Dummies","description":"Do you find yourself being asked to lead others but have no idea where to start? Do you lead a team spread across different offices or even continents? In this no-nonsense guide to leadership you will find answers to crucial questions like: what is leadership? And what style of leadership should I be using? You'll discover how to lead your friends whilst remaining their friend; how to lead change in a way that people accept and understand; when and where to draw the line; and how to reflect on your experiences to become a better and more effective leader.    \u003cp\u003eOnly a lucky few of us are natural born leaders. It takes time and effort to develop a range of leadership styles which work for you and those around you as well as discovering how to become comfortable leading others. Leadership can be a lonely occupation; \u003ci\u003eLeadership For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is your ideal companion. John Marrin explores the fine line between managing and leading and the book is full of tips for making the most of your leadership experiences and how to cope with the dilemmas and discomfort all leaders at some point experience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConventions Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You’re Not to Read 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book Is Organised 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I: Introducing Leadership 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: Leading Yourself 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III: Leading Others 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart IV: Leading People Through Change 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart V: Leading Different Types of Team 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Introducing Leadership 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Taking the Lead 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppreciating Why the Work of Leaders Isn’t Easy 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking for Leadership and Leaders 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCooking the stew rather than being in one! 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiencing leadership or perhaps not! 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing Yourself as a Leader 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilling the vacuum with the right fluff (stuff) 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransforming starts with you 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRising to all leadership occasions 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading People and Teams 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing what you’re about 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngaging people in work and change 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading all types of teams 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExcelling in leading your senior leadership team 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Pinning Down the Meaning of Leadership 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpotting the Differences between Leadership, Leading and Leader 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeadership is a process 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading is an activity 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing a leader can be a role and\/or position 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciphering the Language of Leadership 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiving into the soup of leadership jargon 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSampling leadership competences 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSampling a Few Tasty Bits of Leadership 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming an engaging leader 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing an active leader 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading through serving others 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComing Up with a Meaning that Works for You 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Leadership and Management: Two Sides of the Same Coin 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlipping Through Your Experiences of Leadership and Management 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing and working with a new boss 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking through your own experiences 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListing your expectations of leaders and managers 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Society’s Changing Expectations of Leaders 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJump! Yes sir, how high? 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJump! Why should I? 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePinpointing the Differences between Leading and Managing 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDescribing the key differences 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting people to follow you 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarning the right to lead 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading and managing together 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Leading Yourself 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Leading ‘Inside Out’: Knowing Yourself to Become a Better Leader 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading Others Starts with Leading Yourself 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming an authentic leader 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking through the Johari Window 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping Self-Confidence 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaving Thomas to doubt himself 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing your best critic 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning from adversity 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering How to Lead from Your Experiences 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAchieving more by learning quickly 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHarnessing the power of reflection 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping skills in reflecting 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing leadership learning logs 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding and working with your own coach 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Singing Your Leadership Song: Being in Tune with Your Values 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognising When You’re Out of Tune 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledging when ‘it just doesn’t feel right’ 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestioning what underpins your leadership 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaving your old baggage behind 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComposing Your Own Leadership Tune 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking out what’s important to you 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestioning your assumptions 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSinging Your Leadership Song 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicating your values 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHarmonising with others 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Stepping Up to Leadership: Handling Dilemmas 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Dilemmas 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurviving being thrown in the deep end 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing chosen for the right wrong reasons: Few new leaders arrive fully trained 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming comfortable with being uncomfortable 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting caught in the middle 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccepting that leadership can be lonely 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding the imposter syndrome 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading Friends 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAchieving success while keeping your friends 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing where and when to draw the line 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Leading Others 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Developing a Sense of Purpose 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving Clarity of Purpose 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding being a busy fool 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing bold: leading with conviction 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClarifying how you add value 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on your key results 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpending the right time on the right job 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming a Visionary Leader 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValuing having a vision 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating your own vision 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpanding Your Sphere of Influence 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering that you have more influence than you think 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestioning whether something really is outside your control 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTargeting the people you want to influence 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Employing the Power of Engaging Leadership 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngaging People: The Key to Unlocking Commitment 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding the black hole of meaningless work 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking work meaningful 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRealising that engaged people go the extra mile 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding the Foundations for Engaging People 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelating to people 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Captain Courageous: Speaking your mind 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwitching on your senses 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating shared meanings 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the Secrets of Engaging Leaders 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing open to everything 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding strength through vulnerability 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Becoming an Engaging Leader 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognising Your Existing Skills 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnhancing Relating to People 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘Working with’ and not ‘doing to’ people 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving a genuine interest in others 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding strong connections 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing non-judgemental 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping the Courage to Speak Your Mind 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStanding out from the crowd 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemaining aware of being dishonest 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking searching questions 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInviting challenge 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoping with embarrassment and threat 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSensing for Success 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing in the moment 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing what others miss 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListening for meaning: Getting behind language 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Brilliant at Building Commitment 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting from pole position 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeginning from their grid position 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on winning together 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgreeing actions to drive success 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding meaningless language 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping on track 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Modifying Your Leadership Style 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppreciating the Need for a Range of Styles 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWondering why you seem to get the problem people 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing horses for courses 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with chameleon people 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Different Styles of Leadership 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring leadership styles 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRealising how styles impact on people and performance 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModifying Your Leadership Style So That It Works for You and Others 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing true to yourself 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing first, choosing second 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on outcomes 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExcelling through trial and error 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Leading People to Peak Performance 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing a Great Role Model 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlying your flag on the summit 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding the crevasse of double standards 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActing Before Avalanches 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppreciating the dangers of delay 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying the golden rule of ‘Now’ 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading Under-performers Towards Your Peak 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking on commitment and capability 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApproaching cliffhanger conversations 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoping people into improvements 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMapping progress towards peak performance 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoaching the Good Towards Greatness 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a time out to coach 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the right role 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractising what great coaches do 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Leading People Through Change 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Diving into a Sea of Change 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with New Changes but Perennial Problems 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppreciating what gets up people’s noses 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwimming with sharks – and surviving! 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRiding the waves successfully 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing a Change Agent 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCruising with your crew 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplementing decisions that aren’t yours 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading change you disagree with 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading Change, Transforming Culture 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking out for icebergs 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiving deep to uncover culture 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHanging onto the diver’s lifeline: Stop, think, breathe! 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Transforming Workplace Culture: A Leader’s Approach 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Where and How to Begin 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpotting the opportunity for change 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting from where you are 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Plan for Your Change 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiencing initiative fatigue! 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCelebrating people past and present 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClarifying the start and end points 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBridging the gap between old and new 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdopting Approaches for Minimising Resistance to Change 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the right pace for change 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUncovering people’s objections 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting buy-in from everyone 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking change tentative 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling resistance to change 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Reinforcing a New Culture: Maintaining Your Workplace Changes 223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalking the Talk: Leading by Example 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing a visible leader 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the power of story-telling 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpotting people straying from the path 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying Attention to the Right Things 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemembering that what gets measured gets done 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping everyone up-to-date 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReacting positively to crises 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePromoting good practice 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Leading Different Types of Team 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Leading Your Own Team 237\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a High-Performing Team 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with ‘we’re okay: leave us alone’ 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeparating the great from the good 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHarnessing the power of team purpose 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValuing team values 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing the Effectiveness of Your Team 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRating your team 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConducting a team self-assessment 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStriving for Continuous Improvement 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping a high-performance atmosphere 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the un-discussable discussable 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Taking on a Project Team 251\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Your Team Up and Running 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding ‘project-itis’: The scourge of organisations 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppreciating and using the stages of team development 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccelerating through the stages 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading Team Members with Multiple Commitments 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvesting time in the project’s purpose 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChallenging unhelpful behaviour: Sorry, wrong room, wrong team! 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping a Sense of Shared Accountability 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding slopy shoulders 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemembering the team process 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppreciating the power of distributed leadership 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Facilitating Virtual Teams 265\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Virtual Teams 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaming a team 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining virtual teams 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComprehending the challenges of being a virtual team leader 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacing up to ‘we’re not a team because we never meet’ 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing Clever Ways of Working 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting your ‘ducks in a row’ 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTackling ‘out of sight, out of mind’ 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppreciating differences in language 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking across different cultures 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccommodating larks and owls 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnding Your Virtual Team 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Leading Your Senior Management Team 277\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping a Collective Sense of Responsibility 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking the dependency cycle 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping managers out of their silos 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEncouraging Courageous Conversations 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping your managers’ heads up 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCritiquing each other’s thoughts and ideas 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing strong by being vulnerable 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing Accountability for Success 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStopping the blame game 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a healthy environment 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbedding the behaviours you cherish 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing Others for Leadership 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpotting potential high flyers 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 291\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Ten Tips on Taking the Lead 293\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Leadership Common Sense Your Common Practice 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBelieving that Everyone Wants to Make a Difference 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRising to Every (Leadership) Occasion 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Up, Not Putting Down 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListening Before You Leap 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘Working With’ People Rather Than ‘Doing To’ People 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Uncomfortably Comfortable 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeaking Up and Speaking Out! 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpanding Your Sphere of Influence 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Your Head When Everyone Is Losing Theirs 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Ten Tips for Leading Yourself 299\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading Yourself First 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Authentic 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking Out! You’re Always Being Watched 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding Being a Busy Fool 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Where to Draw the Line 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaising Your Hand High 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing a Healthy (Self) Critic 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking Yourself Up 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModelling Yourself 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding the Lonely Hearts Club 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Ten Tips for Engaging People 305\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarning People’s Respect 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Bolder 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Things Meaningful 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStriving to Gain Commitment 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Most from Measurement 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding Being a Victim of Change 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCelebrating People’s Contributions 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStriking While the Iron’s Hot 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a Good Team Great 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Time for Coaching 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 311\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr John Marrin\u003c\/b\u003e is founder of Marwel \u0026amp; Co., which specialises in leadership development and employee engagement. 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