{"product_id":"optimize-your-strengths-isbn-9780857086938","title":"Optimize Your Strengths","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover your unique edge.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach of us has our own set of strengths, abilities and skills that allow us to shine and deliver exceptional results. These are our underlying qualities that energise us and we are great at (or have potential to become great at). But how do you understand and build upon your strengths and how do you inspire others to do the same? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOptimize Your Strengths provides a proven strengths-based approach to achieving peak performance for you and your team. You'll discover your core strengths and learn how to use these to bring out the best in yourself and inspire passion, innovation and engagement in those you lead. Using the Stretch Leadership Model, leadership and organisational development experts, James Brook and Paul Brewerton, show you how to lead beyond boundaries and develop positive habits that drive you to continuously improve and take advantage of new opportunities. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough a fictional narrative that brings the subject to life; follow the journey of Joe (a leader facing both personal and professional crises), as you learn to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover, analyse and grow you and your team's natural strengths and abilities in pursuit of a compelling vision\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop an energising and powerful leadership approach based on strengths, solutions and possibilities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse a Stretch Toolbox of six step-by-step models to uncover your leadership edge and grow into an inspiring leader\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet hands-on experience working through chapter exercises on an accompanying website\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake real action to continually enhance your strengths and improve your weaknesses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 – The Leadership Edge 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn which Joe comes to terms with his predicament and challenges his beliefs about leadership…\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 – Habit 1: Sharing Vision (stretch goals) 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn which Joe practises setting stretch goals…\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 – Habit 1: Sharing Vision (optimizing strengths) 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn which Joe practises optimizing his strengths…\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 – Habit 2: Sparking Engagement (optimizing others’ strengths) 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn which Joe practises optimizing the strengths of others and takesactiontoreduceperformancerisk…\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 – Habit 3: Skilfully Executing (strengths-based culture) 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn which Joe practises stretching the limits and reinforces a strengths-based culture…\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 – Habit 3: Skilfully Executing (reinforcing a strengths-based culture) 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn which Joe continues to stretch the limits…\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 – Habit 4: Sustaining Progress 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn which Joe recognizes achievement…\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 – Postscript 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn which Joe celebrates success and passes on his learning…\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix – The Stretch Toolbox 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFree tools and resources to help you transform your leadership\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Terms 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors 153\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eJames Brook\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDr Paul Brewerton\u003c\/strong\u003e, founders of Strengths Partnership,(www.strengthspartnership.com) are recognised experts and innovators of positive psychology in the workplace. Strengths Partnership has a ?1.2 million turnover and clients include Facebook, Legal \u0026amp; General, Santander, Photobox, British Council and Pizza Express. They have 10 UK resellers, 10 global distributors (including China, U.S.A. Ireland, Norway, France, The Netherlands, India, UAE, Sub Saharan Africa, Poland) and 30 consulting partners who sell and promote their Strengthscope products, which include a strengths-profiling 360 assessment, strengths building for teams and ?strengths coaching. There are 1600 accredited partners in the UK and 400 internationally, plus a 10,000 name database. James is an accomplished executive coach, facilitator, consultant and speaker with over 17 years' experience developing high performing leaders, teams and organisations through helping people optimise their distinctive strengths and competencies. He has strong international experience and has run consulting, training and coaching projects for a variety of organisations including Allen and Overy, CareerBuilder, Foster Wheeler, ING Direct, Kellogg's, Brown and Root, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Tesco, Shell and Yahoo! Dr Paul Brewerton is a Chartered Occupational Psychologist with over 17 years' experience in leading successful consulting practices and projects. He has worked with a diverse range of clients including, the Natural History Museum, Bank of England, Police Service of Northern Ireland, Royal Air Force, Takeda, Oracle, Panasonic and many other organisations. Both authors are regular speakers to managers, leaders, business schools and L\u0026amp;D practitioners.    \u003cp\u003e\"A trove of ideas, insights and tools to guide you towards those areas of passion in your life, that will not only bring you greater personal satisfaction in your job, but also enable you to have greater impact at work.\" \u003cbr\u003eStuart Crabb, Director of Learning, Facebook  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover Your Unique Edge.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach of us has our own set of strengths, abilities and skills that allow us to shine and deliver exceptional results. But how do you understand and build upon your strengths and how do you inspire others to do the same? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLead with your Strengths. Transform your Team.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOptimize Your Strengths\u003c\/i\u003e provides a proven strengths-based approach to achieving peak performance for you and your team. Leadership and organizational development experts, James Brook and Dr Paul Brewerton, show you how to lead beyond boundaries and develop positive habits that drive you to continuously improve and take advantage of new opportunities. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing the Stretch Leadership™ Model, you will: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover, analyze and grow you and your team's natural strengths and skills in pursuit of a compelling vision.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop an energizing and powerful leadership approach based on strengths, solutions and possibilities.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse the Stretch Leadership™ Toolbox of six step-by-step models to uncover your leadership edge and grow into an inspiring leader.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet hands-on experience working through chapter exercises on an accompanying website.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake real action to continually enhance your strengths and improve your weaknesses.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eOptimize your strengths now to empower yourself and your team and start seeing exceptional results.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989723234533,"sku":"NP9780857086938","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780857086938.jpg?v=1761785253","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/optimize-your-strengths-isbn-9780857086938","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}