The Leader as Communicator (Paperback)

Alan Akerson

ISBN 10: 0814409962 / ISBN 13: 9780814409961

Published by HarperCollins Focus, New York, 2018

About this Item

Paperback. This insightful book demonstrates how to become a stronger, more confident leader -- one who can use communication to build alignment, enthusiasm, and productivity.In turbulent times, the ability to communicate with power and purpose becomes a crucial leadership competency. Smart executives realize that leadership communication isnt a matter of "making nice," but a strategic necessity.Organized around an original model defining the important communication roles a leader must fill, The Leader as Communicator examines roles as diverse as:trust-builder and critic,renewal champion and navigator,learning advocate and provocateur.The book presents case studies of organizations including Cadillac, Emerson, and Saturn, plus dozens of other examples. Packed with strategies and tactics showing how leaders can shape the communications climate of their organizations, The Leader as Communicator culminates with assessment exercises that let readers measure their own communication skills. In turbulent times, the ability to communicate with power and purpose becomes a crucial leadership competency. This insightful book demonstrates how to become a stronger, more confident leader -- one who can use communication to build alignment, enthusiasm, and productivity. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Leader as Communicator (Paperback)
• Publisher: HarperCollins Focus, New York
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0814409962
• ISBN 13: 9780814409961
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

This insightful book demonstrates how to become a stronger, more confident leader -- one who can use communication to build alignment, enthusiasm, and productivity.

In turbulent times, the ability to communicate with power and purpose becomes a crucial leadership competency. Smart executives realize that leadership communication isn’t a matter of "making nice," but a strategic necessity.

Organized around an original model defining the important communication roles a leader must fill, The Leader as Communicator examines roles as diverse as:

• trust-builder and critic,
• renewal champion and navigator,
• learning advocate and provocateur.

The book presents case studies of organizations including Cadillac, Emerson, and Saturn, plus dozens of other examples. Packed with strategies and tactics showing how leaders can shape the communications climate of their organizations, The Leader as Communicator culminates with assessment exercises that let readers measure their own communication skills.

About the Author

Robert Mai (St. Louis, MO) is a consultant to Fleishman-Hillard, one of the world's leading communications consulting firms; an associate professor at St. Louis University's College of Public Service; and codirector of the university's Center for Organizational Learning and Renewal. Alan Akerson (St. Louis, MO), during his 20 years at Fleishman-Hillard, was instrumental in the creation of the firm's internal communication practice.