Modern Leadership

America has been through the biggest financial crisis since the great Depression, unemployment numbers are frightening, median wages have been flat since the 1970s, and it is common to expect that things will get worse before they get better. Certainly, the multidecade stagnation is not yet over. How will we get out of this mess?

Part of being an executive is leading companies to success. As such, when an executive is experiencing extreme and prolonged stress, anxiety, isolation, and depression - what I’m calling “executive loneliness” - they often do nothing to address it for fear of appearing unsuccessful. Not addressing it exacerbates the negative and difficult feelings to the point where it becomes more and more difficult for them to function. It takes a toll on their whole life.

Witness Napoleon Bonaparte's Rise and Fall: From an outsider on Corsica to the Emperor of France, Napoleon's journey is a tale of ambition, strategy, and leadership. This book delves deep into his life, revealing a story that transcends history and offers timeless lessons.

Leading teams in modern times is easier said than done. But with The Modern Manager Crash Course on your side, you can make your next best steps in less time and less mistakes! Remember, high-impact leadership must start within. In this guide, you are provided a holistic approach to becoming the best modern-day leader that you can be.

What sets an inspiring and effective leader apart from others? Is it being able to impact the opinions, attitudes, choices, and behaviors of your team members? Is it influencing or persuading others in a positive way? Is it helping employees achieve their goals and bringing out the best? The simple answer is: All of the above. It is a leader’s ability to effortlessly influence their teams by connecting, encouraging, and inspiring them toward short- and long-term success — it’s as simple and as complicated as that. Unfortunately, most fail. But the few who do succeed are able to move mountains.

Studies have shown that 60% of male managers feel uncomfortable working one-on-one with their female colleagues. That's where The Man's Guide to Corporate Culture comes in. Heather Zumarraga, a business journalist who has spent much of her career in testosterone-filled work environments, wants to make sure that any male leader who wants to be part of the solution knows how to do it the right way. Heather provides you with logical solutions to complex gender issues and gives important, practical lessons for men and women alike.

In an era where the complexity and fluidity of modern organizations surpass traditional frameworks, "Leading Beyond the Modern: Metamodern Strategies for Contemporary Business" offers a groundbreaking approach to leadership. Rooted in post-postmodernism, also known as Metamodernism or Digimodernism, this book transcends the skepticism of postmodernism while embracing its valuable insights.

As a leader, you are responsible for defining what your team should be striving toward, keeping them a small, yet close and effective bunch, setting a compelling direction for them, and getting them to buy into your journey toward collective success. So, how exactly do you do just that? “The Mighty Modern Manager” shows you all the tools, tips, and insights you need to bridge the gap and become a more effective leader! In this game-changing guide, you will learn how to overcome leadership challenges and succeed as an exemplary leader with the right mindsets, skills, tools, and practices!

From Plato to Plutarch, Shakespeare to Churchill, Machiavelli to Melville, Jane Austen to Carl Jung, Pericles to Peter Drucker and many more - here are the best leadership ideas of the past 25 centuries. You don't need a big title or a business degree in order to lead with impact. What you need is practical wisdom: the insight, judgment and strength of character that all great leaders have but that most business schools and corporate workshops don't teach.

In a book that Doris Kearns Goodwin has called "brilliantly crafted to draw leadership lessons from history", Philip Barlag uses dramatic and colorful incidents from Caesar's career to illustrate what modern leaders can learn from him. Central to Barlag's argument is the distinction between power and force. When leading his own organization, Caesar never used brute force to motivate his followers.

Modern employees are tired of command and control management. Employees are looking for personal growth, purpose, and a different lifestyle than prior generations of employees. These employees are in a market where they can have flexibility in how and where they work. They want and can demand choices in the work environment.

While much of church planting today is approached as an innovative new effort, church leaders can take comfort in the truth that they are simply stewards of what the faithful church has been doing for millennia. By rediscovering the foundations of our heritage, we are able to build healthier, more faithful, and more effective churches. At the same time, the act of planting new churches can breathe new life into these ancient traditions as they are applied to a variety of cultural contexts.

Sind Sie eine Führungskraft? Sie wollen wachsen und ihre begrenzte Zeit und Energie auf die Dinge konzentrieren, die wirklich wichtig sind? Dinge, die eine herausragende Wirkung haben und wirklich Ergebnisse erzielen? Was auch immer Ihre Beweggründe sind, "Modern Führung - 4 in 1" von Paul A. Wyatt ist genau das, was Sie benötigen! In diesem fundierten und richtungsweisenden Sammelband erhalten Sie: "Ab sofort Chef – Führung für Einsteiger": Der Leitfaden zur Entwicklung wichtiger Führungskompetenzen - Entdecken Sie Ihre Macht, das Sagen zu haben.

The sun rises, casting a golden hue over the skyscrapers of the business district. Within these towering structures, a plethora of decisions, strategies, and operations unfold daily. From the bustling start-up hub in Silicon Valley to the established boardrooms of Wall Street, two words resonate deeply: leadership and management. These terms, though distinct, form the backbone of organizational success, and their interplay holds the key to navigating the ever-evolving business landscape.

Rising to the challenges of corporate culture and leadership can feel like an impossible challenge, especially when you're striving to align your team with the company’s core values. Guess what? Creating a thriving, motivated, and resilient organization that aligns fully with your corporate vision is entirely achievable. This book is your roadmap for realizing that vision. Drawing from years of hands-on experience, the author shares insights and strategies as someone who has been in your position and understands exactly what it takes to transform your organization.

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, global interconnectedness, and unprecedented challenges, "Leading with Resilience: Mastering the Art of Adaptive Leadership in the Modern World" emerges as a vital guide for current and aspiring leaders. This insightful book delves into the heart of what it takes to lead effectively in today's complex and ever-evolving landscape.

What is Servant Leadership, and how can it transform company culture? How does Servant Leadership relate to Agile and Scrum methods? How can leaders inspire and empower their organization? The Balancing Act: Servant Leadership in the Modern Workplace answers these questions. From its philosophical beginnings to its application in various fields: the military, business, and even industries where you wouldn't expect.

This biography of educational activist and Black studies forerunner Bertha Maxwell-Roddey examines a life of remarkable achievements and leadership in the desegregated South. Sonya Ramsey modernizes the nineteenth-century term "race woman" to describe how Maxwell-Roddey and her peers turned hard-won civil rights and feminist milestones into tangible accomplishments in North Carolina and nationwide from the late 1960s to the 1990s.

La verdad es que...la mayoría de los nuevos jefes luchan por mantener a su equipo receptivo y motivado. A menudo, los nuevos gerentes pueden tener problemas para adoptar su rol de liderazgo. Tal vez has trabajado para un acosador alguna vez, y no quieres ser el "chico malo". Te gustaría que tus empleados te miraran con admiración y no con "fastidio".

¿Alguna vez te has preguntado cómo despertar el líder que ya habita en ti? Líderazgo Innato es una guía transformadora que explora herramientas y estrategias prácticas para los líderes que desean no solo dirigir, sino también inspirar y conectar genuinamente con sus equipos. Este libro te ayudará a descubrir las habilidades esenciales para anclar la confianza, guiar con autoridad y adaptarte con agilidad en entornos cambiantes. A través de temas clave como el anclaje emocional, el equilibrio entre autoridad y cercanía...