The Manager as Leader by B. Keith Simerson (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Manager as Leader by B. Keith Simerson, Michael L. Venn The book introduces the Contextual Leadership Model, which identifies nine fundamental leadership roles and six common contexts in which leadership is exercised, and guides readers toward matching their roles and actions to the particular context at hand—as well as making adjustments when context changes. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Against the backdrop of corporate downsizings and rightsizings that have forever blurred the line between leaders and followers, The Manager as Leader presents practical strategies, tools, and techniques for developing the leadership mindset and applying it on a daily basis. The book introduces the Contextual Leadership Model, which identifies nine fundamental leadership roles and six common contexts in which leadership is exercised, and guides readers toward matching their roles and actions to the particular context at hand—as well as making adjustments when context changes. Packed with illustrative examples, diagnostic tools, worksheets, and other interactive elements, and featuring an extensive listing of resources, The Manager as Leader is a hands-on guide to the art of leadership, whether you are an executive, manager, supervisor, or aspiring leader anywhere in the organization.An invisible line between individual contributor and leader was once thought to exist, separating leaders from followers. Two decades of downsizings and rightsizings have forever blurred this distinction and left us with three fundamental challenges: (1) How can an organization elicit leadership from everyone?; (2) How can those who choose to lead influence others to perform more effectively and efficiently than they ever thought possible?; (3) How can leaders continue to be successful when the environment in which they lead is constantly changing?Addressing these challenges requires a certain awareness and nimbleness on behalf of the person thinking and acting as the leader, regardless of their formal position. The Manager as Leader presents practical strategies, tools, and techniques for developing the leadership mindset and applying it on a daily basis. The book introduces the Contextual Leadership Model, which identifies nine fundamental leadership roles and six common contexts in which leadership is exercised, and guides readers toward matching their roles and actions to the particular context at hand; it also shows readers how to anticipate changes in context and adjust their roles and actions accordingly. Packed with illustrative examples, diagnostic tools, worksheets, and other interactive elements, and featuring an extensive listing of resources, The Manager as Leader is a hands-on guide to the art of leadership, whether you are an executive, manager, supervisor, or aspiring leader anywhere in the organization. Author Biography B. Keith Simerson is a founding Partner of Tradewinds Consulting, LLC, advising Fortune 500 companies in change management, leadership development, human resource management and corporate strategy. He has served as an adjunct professor at Gardner-Webb University, guest lecturer at Webster University Graduate School, and Associate Editor of the professional journal, Police Chief. He is a frequent presenter at conferences and seminars, has written for Training Directors Forum, and is coauthor of Evaluating Police Management Development Programs (Praeger, 1990), and Fired, Laid Off, Out of a Job (Praeger, 2003).Michael L. Venn is a founding Partner of Tradewinds Consulting, LLC, advising Fortune 500 companies in change management, leadership development, human resource management, and corporate strategy. He has presented and taught globally on these topics, and is the author of articles in Executive Excellence and publications of the American Society of Training and Development and the International Society for Performance Improvement. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Association of Internal Management Consultants. Table of Contents Publishers Note Preface PART I Principles and Practices1 Overview2 Background3 ResponsibilitiesPART II Leading in Context4 Turning on the Light: Pyramids and the Four-Minute Mile5 Sharing the Light: Those Amazing Lemmings6 Using Your Light to Refocus: Chicken Little7 Using Your Light to Redirect: The Plight of the Knight in Shining Armor8 Using Your Light to Maintain: John Henry Knew What to Do9 Receiving the Light: The Saga of the Uninvited GuestPART III Action Plan, Tools, and Resources10 Skills and Competencies11 Diagnosis12 Development Plan13 Action Plan14 Resources for the Manager as LeaderNotes Bibliograph Index Review Consultants Simerson and Venn examine how an organization can elicit leadership from everyone involved, how those who lead can influence others to perform more effectively and efficiently, and how leaders can continue to be successful when their environment is constantly changing. Focusing on the practical, they place leading in context of the leader being a light that is shared, refocuses on the important, redirects as appropriate, maintains significant elements, and grows as it shines on others. They include a wide range of assessment tools of skill sand competencies, diagnosis of leadership styles and abilities, development plans, action plans, and resources. * Reference & Research Book News * Promotional "Leaders in any realm are expected to deliver results. This book reminds us that the how is just as important as the what. With useful tools that can be applied immediately, The Manager as Leader is a great resource for leaders at any level, and its lessons are easily transferable to our current dilemmas." -- Laura E. Kohler, SVP-HR, Kohler Co. "Leadership is the most personal of relationships, inspiring hope and building community across a range of followers. As such, roles, relationships and the press of multiple situations can blind and impede a leaders effectiveness. Simerson and Venns model clarifies situations, roles, and leadership requirements to serve as a clear guide to any leader to quickly find their orientation across a range of shifting issues, changing organizational life-cycles and follower needs. I heartily recommend this book as a clear navigational tool for the leadership landscape." -- William Clover, Former VP and CLO Williams Companies "John Kotter, one of the worlds foremost authorities on leadership, notes that the key role of a manager is to manage complexity, but the role of a leader is to manage change. B.K. Simerson and Michael Venn have put flesh on Kotters conception of leadership, outlining nine roles that leaders need to perform to manage change in the world today. In a simple, straightforward style, they provide powerful insights and tools to help leaders develop the capacity to meet the demands of today and tomorrow." -- Stephen H. Rhinesmith, Partner, Mercer Delta Executive Learning Center "The Manager as Leader clearly defines nine leadership roles, and I believe all leaders in business today will easily relate to these various roles. I would encourage any leader moving from one organization to another to clearly understand the key enablers of leadership, which may provide them with a road map to success in transitioning. While different leadership roles may be required as one moves from organization to organization, there can be no substitute for honesty and integrity on the leaders part, or for the continued commitment to do what has been promised." -- Terry D. Growcock, Chairman of the Board & CEO, The Manitowoc Company, Inc. Long Description An invisible line between individual contributor and leader was once thought to exist, separating "leaders" from "followers." Two decades of downsizings and rightsizings have forever blurred this distinction and left us with three fundamental challenges: (1) How can an organization elicit leadership from everyone?; (2) How can those who choose to lead influence others to perform more effectively and efficiently than they ever thought possible?; (3) How can leaders continue to be successful when the environment in which they lead is constantly changing? Addressing these challenges requires a certain awareness and nimbleness on behalf of the person thinking and acting as the "leader," regardless of their formal position. The Manager as Leader presents practical strategies, tools, and techniques for developing the leadership mindset and applying it on a daily basis. The book introduces the "Contextual Leadership Model," which identifies nine fundamental leadership roles and six common contexts in which leadership is exercised, and guides readers toward matching their roles and actions to the particular context at hand; it also shows readers how to anticipate changes in context and adjust their roles and actions accordingly. Packed with illustrative examples, diagnostic tools, worksheets, and other interactive elements, and featuring an extensive listing of resources, The Manager as Leader is a hands-on guide to the art of leadership, whether you are an executive, manager, supervisor, or aspiring leader anywhere in the organization. Review Quote "Consultants Simerson and Venn examine how an organization can elicit leadership from everyone involved, how those who lead can influence others to perform more effectively and efficiently, and how leaders can continue to be successful when their environment is constantly changing. Focusing on the practical, they place leading in context of the leader being a light that is shared, refocuses on the important, redirects as appropriate, maintains significant elements, and grows as it shines on others. They include a wide range of assessment tools of skill sand competencies, diagnosis of leadership styles and abilities, development plans, action plans, and resources." Reference & Research Book News Promotional "Headline" The managers guide to becoming an exceptional leader-developing the skills to lead in context from anywhere in the organization. Details ISBN0275990109 Author Michael L. Venn Short Title MANAGER AS LEADER Language English ISBN-10 0275990109 ISBN-13 9780275990107 Media Book Format Hardcover Illustrations Yes Year 2006 Publication Date 2006-06-30 Imprint Praeger Publishers Inc Place of Publication Westport Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780275990107 UK Release Date 2006-06-30 NZ Release Date 2006-06-30 US Release Date 2006-06-30 Audience Age 7-17 Pages 232 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Series The Manager as … DEWEY 658.4 Audience General AU Release Date 2006-06-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:6980975;

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