What You Need to Know about Leadership

Business Needs Leaders. Every day, good and bad leaders make and break organizations. If you want to get anywhere in your career, showing leadership is crucial.

So what do you really need to know about leadership?

Find out:

• What it’s all about
• Why vision matters
• How you can build a great team
• Why leaders need to motivate and inspire the people around them
• How to lead when the going gets tough

What You Need to Know about Leadership is the book you need to get to the corner office.

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Introduction 1

1 – What is Leadership? 7

2 – Creating a Vision 39

3 – Building a Team 69

4 – Communication 101

5 – Motivation and Inspiration 135

6 – Performance Management 161

7 – Leading Change 189

8 – Leading in Turbulent Times 215

Conclusion 241

Index 243

"The book succeeds in providing an informative read for those new to leadership... or those looking to enhance their leadership skills>" (GrowingBusiness.co.uk, May 2011)

"The simple and practical advice presented can be applied by all." (Supply Management, Sept 2011) Jeff Grout is an independent business consultant, specializing in leadership. He is one of Britain’s most popular business speakers.

Liz Fisher is an experienced business journalist, and author of The Bluffer’s Guide to Accountancy.

Business Needs Leaders. Every day, good and bad leaders make and break organizations. If you want to get anywhere in your career, showing leadership is crucial.

So what do you really need to know about leadership?

Find out:

• What it’s all about
• Why vision matters
• How you can build a great team
• Why leaders need to motivate and inspire the people around them
• How to lead when the going gets tough

What You Need to Know about Leadership is the book you need to get to the corner office.

Read More in the What You Need to Know Series and Get up to Speed on the Essentials…Fast.