Bøger af Joseph Folkman

Lists the 24 competencies and guidelines identified time and again as essential for becoming an effective and extraordinary leader. This book introduces readers to the requirements for effective leadership and provides them with a systematic program for attaining, developing, and implementing those skills.

Seize the competitive advantage by building speed into your leadership DNA The rapid pace at which change occurs in business today is unprecedented. Speed has become a major source of competitive advantage. Leaders who act quickly and inspire others to do the same are the ones who ultimately win the day. But achieving increased levels of speed is not always easy. Culled from the data of one million 360-degree feedback assessments, Speed provides valuable insights into the qualities that make a leader successful and productive. Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman reveal eight essential leadership behaviors shown to improve performance and ultimately drive organizational effectiveness. The authors will help you assess the pace at which you work and determine how you stack up against others in their firm s database. You ll discover tactics for speeding up critical elements of your day and learn how you can use the eight companion behaviors including innovation, develop courage, initiate action, and set stretch goals to help you increase your speed.

Studies recently conducted by the authors have proved that for every leadership competency you develop, you also strengthen several significant related behaviors that enhance your effectiveness as a leader. This book focuses on identifying and building the strengths you need to be successful at your jobs.