
Power Verbs for Managers and Executives
Hundreds of Verbs and Phrases to Communicate More Dynamically and Effectively
Michael Lawrence Faulkner(Author)
Financial TImes Prentice Hall (Publisher)
Published on 11. July 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-0-13-315880-9 (ISBN)
Description
Electrify
all your leadership communications...
at every level, in every encounter
The right verbs
* help you build outstanding teams
* achieve stunning performance
* exude passion and confidence that make others want to follow
Grab the right verb and use it the right way to:
Drive home your message, whatever it is
Energize teams and workforces
Promote collaboration to maximize performance
Catalyze change at every level
Jam-packed with examples drawing on thousands of years of storytelling, literature, and experience
Indispensable for everyone who intends to be a truly great leader
all your leadership communications...
at every level, in every encounter
The right verbs
* help you build outstanding teams
* achieve stunning performance
* exude passion and confidence that make others want to follow
Grab the right verb and use it the right way to:
Drive home your message, whatever it is
Energize teams and workforces
Promote collaboration to maximize performance
Catalyze change at every level
Jam-packed with examples drawing on thousands of years of storytelling, literature, and experience
Indispensable for everyone who intends to be a truly great leader
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Upper Saddle River
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
390 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-315880-9 (9780133158809)
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Power Verbs for Managers and Executives
Hundreds of Verbs and Phrases to Communicate More Dynamically and Effectively
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Dr. Michael Lawrence Faulkner is the author of six books. He is a professor at the Keller Graduate School of Management at DeVry University. He is a former U.S. Marine, who spent 30 years in a variety of leadership and executive management positions with Fortune 500 firms and major nonprofit trade associations, as well as helping run the family business before beginning his second career in academics. Michael is a member of MENSA, a Rotary International Fellow, the Keller Master Teacher Award, and holds a Silver Certification by the Toastmaster's International. In addition to his Ph.D., Michael has earned two master's degrees, one from NYU and an MBA from NYIT.
Michelle Faulkner-Lunsford is a 2001 graduate of Middle Tennessee State University where she majored in English and minored in Writing. Mrs. Lunsford spent 10+ years in the world of advertising and marketing as an Account Manager and Director of Marketing and New Business Development, managing multi-million dollar accounts from male enhancement medications to beer ads. In 2011, Michelle left the corporate world for the opportunity to raise her daughter.
Michelle Faulkner-Lunsford is a 2001 graduate of Middle Tennessee State University where she majored in English and minored in Writing. Mrs. Lunsford spent 10+ years in the world of advertising and marketing as an Account Manager and Director of Marketing and New Business Development, managing multi-million dollar accounts from male enhancement medications to beer ads. In 2011, Michelle left the corporate world for the opportunity to raise her daughter.
Content
Introduction 1
Chapter 1 The Technology and Power of Language 3
Let's Take a Moment and Think about Language What Is the Special Significance of Language? 6
The Power of Words 7
Using Words in Special Ways 11
The Impact of Power Verbs 12
Chapter 2 The Connection Between Communications and Success in Leadership and Management 15
Verb Forms 17
Chapter 3 How to Use This Book 21
Leadership Styles 22
Visionary 22
Coaching 22
Affiliative 22
Democratic 23
Commanding 23
Additional Support for You 23
Chapter 4 Power Verbs for Managers and Executives 27
Sources 237
Index 247
Chapter 1 The Technology and Power of Language 3
Let's Take a Moment and Think about Language What Is the Special Significance of Language? 6
The Power of Words 7
Using Words in Special Ways 11
The Impact of Power Verbs 12
Chapter 2 The Connection Between Communications and Success in Leadership and Management 15
Verb Forms 17
Chapter 3 How to Use This Book 21
Leadership Styles 22
Visionary 22
Coaching 22
Affiliative 22
Democratic 23
Commanding 23
Additional Support for You 23
Chapter 4 Power Verbs for Managers and Executives 27
Sources 237
Index 247