{"product_id":"the-art-of-self-leadership-isbn-9781394283378","title":"The Art of Self-Leadership","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn to take control of your own professional destiny and lead yourself through challenging situations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Self-Leadership: Discover the Power Within You and Learn to Lead Yourself,\u003c\/i\u003e celebrated workplace culture and employee engagement expert Heather R. Younger delivers an exciting and practical discussion of how to develop an entirely new mindset around personal advocacy and self-leadership. You'll learn how to take control of the workplace experience and set expectations up front about relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYounger explains how you can exercise your sphere of control and influence and manage your anxiety and stress with effective techniques. You'll also find:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical talking points and scripts you can use with your manager—and others—at work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePolls, contemporary studies, interviews, personal anecdotes, and practical advice regarding how to be the change you seek at work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategies for prioritizing self-care, setting realistic goals, and overcoming fear\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for professionals, entrepreneurs, employees, contractors, and anyone else doing their best to navigate the new world of work, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Self-Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e will also prove invaluable to managers, executives, directors, founders, and other business leaders. No more waiting, no more blaming. Learn to lead yourself today!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xi \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Unveiling Your Golden Core xv \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Foundation of Self-Understanding 1\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Understanding Your Intrinsic Worth 3 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Understanding Your Limitations 25 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Understanding Fear 35 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Personal Growth and Sustainability 45\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Deciding Between Progress and Perfection 47 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Prioritizing Self-Care 65 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 The Three Stages of Empowerment 81 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Keying in on Your Strengths 99 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Social Interaction and Influence 111\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Relationship-Building in Action 113 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Leaning into Flexible Thinking 139 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Expect Clear Expectations 155 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Feedback Is a Gift 175 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Use Your Voice and Be Seen 193 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion: Are You Ready and Willing to Become a Strong Self-Leader? 217 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 227 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 231 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 233 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 235\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHEATHER R. YOUNGER\u003c\/b\u003e is a bestselling author, renowned keynote speaker, and one of the world’s leading experts on workplace culture. As the visionary Founder and CEO of Employee Fanatix, a preeminent employee ­engagement and workplace culture consulting firm, Heather has reviewed over 30,000 surveys and facilitated over 100 ­employee focus groups.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by bestselling author and one of the world’s leading experts on workplace culture, Heather R. Younger, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Self-Leadership: Discover the Power Within You and Learn to Lead Yourself\u003c\/i\u003e takes you on an exciting journey to develop a whole new mindset around personal advocacy and self-leadership. You’ll learn to shine outwardly and succeed in your career through self-awareness, resilience, and purposeful action.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with compelling interview excerpts from Younger’s podcast, \u003ci\u003eLeadership with Heart\u003c\/i\u003e, data from polls, relevant studies, and stories from her own life and the lives of others, you’ll be equipped with all the tools you need to start taking action starting as soon as today. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou’ll also learn about important issues including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding your intrinsic worth as the underpinning for all future development \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcknowledging your current ­boundaries \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddressing your fears and barriers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocusing on continual improvement rather than unattainable ideals \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating a pathway for self-efficacy and autonomy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeveraging your personal strengths for leadership development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePracticing self-grace and self-compassion amid challenges and mistakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvocating for yourself while also framing feedback as a critical tool for your growth and improvement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncouraging your assertiveness and visibility in order to expand your influence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt the end of each chapter, you’ll find exercises to help you dive deeper into what lessons you can learn and what actions you can take to implement the learnings. Chapter summary sections are also included to help you synthesize the most important points. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccessible, engaging, and highly practical, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Self-Leadership \u003c\/i\u003eis an essential resource for all professionals who want to lead themselves in a way that inspires others and brings them joy in their work each and every day.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003cbig\u003eTHE ART OF SELF-LEADERSHIP\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Art of Self-Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e shines a light on the inner journey to effectiveness, offering many helpful models and practical exercises. Heather Younger has created a great resource for anyone who wants to become a better leader through disciplined self-reflection and personal growth.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Amy C. Edmondson,\u003c\/b\u003e Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management, Harvard Business School; and author of \u003ci\u003eRight Kind of Wrong\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Fearless Organization\u003c\/i\u003e, and more \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Effectively leading others requires us to first learn to lead ourselves. So what does this look like? In Heather Younger’s engaging new book, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Self-Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e, she offers a clear and relevant path to self-discovery by providing a valuable framework for viewing our personal strengths, limitations, and expectations, as well as encouraging us to find our inner voice and power. One of the truly great leaders of our time, Heather illustrates how we can best empower others by first empowering ourselves. Don’t miss this superb book!”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Stephen M. R. Covey,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and #1 \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Speed of Trust \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Trust \u0026amp; Inspire\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Heather Younger lays out a new model for self-leadership in her latest book that is illuminating. From the vulnerable stories to the practical strategies, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Self-Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e is a roadmap for those looking to lead and empower themselves now and into the future. I’ve loved sharing the stage with her at events and now I love sharing the shelf, too!”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Jon Acuff,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eAll It Takes Is a Goal \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Leadership begins with self-leadership and this book offers a wealth of practical ideas that you can use to learn and improve self-leadership. The straightforward and practical approach makes it easy to implement the strategies for personal and professional growth. 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