
The Clear Leader
How to lead well in a hyper-connected world
James N. Donald PhD(Author)
Exisle Publishing
Published on 1. March 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-922539-71-7 (ISBN)
Description
The Clear Leader is a how-to guide for leaders navigating the challenges of being 'always on'. In this book, the authors ask the question: How does a leader need to 'be' in order to lead well in a hyper-connected and distracted environment? They shine a light on the potential 'dark sides' of hyper-connectedness in work, and focus on the skills leaders need to support themselves, and those they lead, in managing these challenges.
Drawing on the latest science, the authors offer evidence-based strategies for leaders in staying focused on what matters, prioritizing well, connecting with people, and sustaining themselves personally. They focus on four key leadership capabilities:
1. Purpose. Getting and staying clear about your purpose and communicating that to your team.
2. Priorities. Being conscious about what you put your attention and energy into as a leader.
3. People. Leading people with your full attention. Helping your team to manage their attention.
4. Personal. Managing your attention and energy in your personal life.
Right now, we need sound leadership. When leaders are mentally overloaded, hyper-connected and distracted, it leads to poor decisions, poor mental health, and poor communication. Whether it is in the workplace, politics, education or business, there is a great need for better leadership - the world will suffer without it.
Drawing on the latest science, the authors offer evidence-based strategies for leaders in staying focused on what matters, prioritizing well, connecting with people, and sustaining themselves personally. They focus on four key leadership capabilities:
1. Purpose. Getting and staying clear about your purpose and communicating that to your team.
2. Priorities. Being conscious about what you put your attention and energy into as a leader.
3. People. Leading people with your full attention. Helping your team to manage their attention.
4. Personal. Managing your attention and energy in your personal life.
Right now, we need sound leadership. When leaders are mentally overloaded, hyper-connected and distracted, it leads to poor decisions, poor mental health, and poor communication. Whether it is in the workplace, politics, education or business, there is a great need for better leadership - the world will suffer without it.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Auckland
New Zealand
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
359 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-922539-71-7 (9781922539717)
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Person
James Donald, PhD is passionate about cultivating purposeful, self-aware, and skilful leadership within teams and organizations. Since 2007, James has worked with leaders in numerous private and public sector organisations. He has a PhD in psychology, is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney Business School, and regularly appears in print, radio and TV media, discussing issues of workplace wellbeing and leadership. James is also an active researcher in positive psychology and leadership, regularly publishing his research in the world's leading research journals.
Content
Introduction..................................................................................1
1. Problem................................................................................... 11
2. Purpose................................................................................... 39
3. Priorities................................................................................. 77
4. People................................................................................... 117
5. Personal................................................................................ 151
6. Progress................................................................................ 187
7. Looking over the horizon..................................................... 205
Appendices............................................................................... 218
References................................................................................ 230
Index......................................................................................... 248
1. Problem................................................................................... 11
2. Purpose................................................................................... 39
3. Priorities................................................................................. 77
4. People................................................................................... 117
5. Personal................................................................................ 151
6. Progress................................................................................ 187
7. Looking over the horizon..................................................... 205
Appendices............................................................................... 218
References................................................................................ 230
Index......................................................................................... 248