Fired Up: Kindling and Keeping the Spark in Creative Teams - Softcover

Johnston, Dr. Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0991330722 ISBN 13: 9780991330720

Publisher: SALT Conferences, 2017

Synopsis

Great creative teams don’t just happen. They have to be built and led well to tap into talent, expand opportunity, and foster collaboration. That’s easier said than done. It’s hard to increase efficiency and engagement, build buy in and prevent burn out in the whirlwind of most organizations. The critical question is: how do you keep your team fired up? Using the familiar components of the Fire Triangle, oxygen, fuel, and heat, Dr. Johnston illustrates principles for kindling the spark, turning up the heat, and fanning the flames of creativity in your team. Dr. Andrew Johnston is a refined leadership expert who regularly coaches those who are leading creatives and leading creative teams. As this book is specific for those leading creatives, the contents within focus on preventing burn out, increasing results and getting more out of your creative teams. Fired Up: Kindling and Keeping the Spark in Creative Teams is a perfect book for the following:

• Those who are managing creatives.
• You want to managing creative people better.
• Leaders of creative teams and creative organizations.
• Those wanting to be more effective in leading creative people within your organization.
• Those desiring to increase the effectiveness of your creative team.
• Prevent burnout from creative members in your organization.
• And those who want to get their teams Fired Up!

Grab your copy of Fired Up: Kindling and Keeping the Spark in Creative Teams today.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Andrew Johnston has made a life of leading teams and developing the people in them. As Associate Provost and Dean at Belmont University and a faculty member at Vanderbilt University, in Nashville, Tennessee, he led institutional change and prepared tomorrow’s leaders. As a sought after consultant and coach for organizations in non-profit, corporate, and educational contexts, he strengthens the leaders of today. Dr. Johnston lives in Franklin, Tennessee, with his wife, Amy.

Review

Andrew is a seasoned leader, teacher and coach who is as comfortable with C-level executives as he is with new professionals. He understands leadership and what it takes to create a great team. In this book, he uses his unique blend of humor and insight to tune leaders’ perspectives and prepare them for success. "Fired Up" is an encouragement and a practical tool for anyone in management.

Joe Scarlett, Former, CEO and Chairman, Tractor Supply

In this book, Dr. Andrew Johnston presents an alternative way of thinking, but he doesn’t stop there. He gives you the practical applications and insights you’ll need to stoke your own fire and ignite your team’s creativity and performance. If you’re a leader (or want to be), you need to read this book!"

Andrew Pino, Vice President & General Manager Salem Church Products

Quite simply one of the best things I’ve read recently about doing business in a fractured world. One reading changed how I think about teamwork. The stories, real-life examples, terrific questions, and practical suggestions in this easy-to-read, encouraging book will supercharge your leadership and transform your team.

Susan G. Williams, PhD Professor Emerita of Management, The Jack C. Massey Graduate School of Business

About this edition

• Publisher: SALT Conferences
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0991330722
• ISBN 13: 9780991330720
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 246