Synopsis
Are you a first-time leader? Are you leading projects? Programs? Teams? Organizations? If so, this handbook is designed specifically for YOU. This engaging, thought-provoking and practical handbook offers you a succinct and inspiring framework for enhancing the leadership knowledge, skills, willingness, abilities, experiences (KSWA&E) you already possess – with the ultimate objective to transform the way you think, lead, & live! In this book, Dr. J.R. Flatter, Ph.D. presents a clear path forward to becoming a Courageous Leader based on knowledge & experiences he gained through 40+ years leading organizations; teaching & consulting on leadership; and studying & writing about leadership. Learn from his insights and examples drawn for his experiences as a successful business owner, author, retired Marine Corps Officer, professor, speaker, consultant, certified coach, mentor, husband, & father. As Dr. Flatter understands leadership development requires much more than simply reading inspirational quotes and uplifting stories, this book guides you through 12 weeks of developmental actions which will re-invent the way you think, behave, communicate, and lead! Dr. Flatter’s methods focus on achieving and solidifying significant results relatively quickly. Rich with templates and examples, this 12-week guide will shepherd your transformation into a skilled and courageous leader on a lifelong path toward leadership mastery. Dr. Flatter uses examples from decades of personal experiences and illustrations from famous leaders to teach and demonstrate the following courageous characteristics: •Courageous•Principled•Technically, Cognitively, & Emotionally Aligned•Work, Family, & Self Balanced•Visionary•Humble•Powerful•Bold•Driven•Charismatic•Unreasonable Each courageous characteristic is methodically explained and then developed through journaling, semi-structured conversations, mentoring, & self-assessments. For example, each week you will seek advice, information & referrals from a mentor. You will also speak with the significant people in your life who will help shape your leadership journey. And you will seek out and speak with inspirational leaders from your personal and professional networks. To assist in these developmental engagements, Dr. Flatter provides specific advice and questions that may be used for these critical discussions. Courageous Leadership: A Handbook for First-Time Leaders will guide you through developmental actions which will re-invent the way you think, behave, communicate and lead. Each segment focuses on one courageous characteristic. You are provided specific advice & templates for journaling, self-assessment and discussions with significant people in your life, leaders and your mentor. This handbook provides space for you to capture your thoughts, emotions, surprises and insights as you work through the developmental exercises. Using the templates contained in this handbook, you will first identify your lifetime goals and objectives and then chart a clear path toward their achievement. This handbook is divided into bite-sized segments that will enable you to quickly learn, accept and develop the potentially life-changing philosophy of courageous leadership. As a First-Time Leader, you will-•Learn what it means to be a courageous leader in today’s world;•Identify and begin achieving your lifetime professional and personal goals;•Develop the courage to successfully lead your projects, programs, teams and organizations;•Develop the courage needed to effectively address the leadership challenges that you currently face; and•Gain new perspectives on issues that impact your professional and personal lives (i.e., effectively balancing work, family & self).
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