The Emerging Leader
Stepping up in leadership
Published on 26. April 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-84825-329-2 (ISBN)
Description
This practical and inspirational guide is for all who feel excited yet daunted at the prospect of taking on a leadership role, whether it be first-time leaders, or those taking on bigger, more demanding roles.
This user-friendly companion will build confidence and increase competence. It focuses on identifying and strengthening core skills and gifts, including:
* building your supporter base
* living with your wobbles
* enjoying stepping into the unknown
* being willing to take responsibility
* motivating others
* making decisions well
* sitting lightly to uncertainty
* knowing how to handle conflict.
Ideal if you are starting out on a new career or climbing the ladder, The Emerging Leader combines down-to-earth practical advice with timeless insights and wisdom.
This user-friendly companion will build confidence and increase competence. It focuses on identifying and strengthening core skills and gifts, including:
* building your supporter base
* living with your wobbles
* enjoying stepping into the unknown
* being willing to take responsibility
* motivating others
* making decisions well
* sitting lightly to uncertainty
* knowing how to handle conflict.
Ideal if you are starting out on a new career or climbing the ladder, The Emerging Leader combines down-to-earth practical advice with timeless insights and wisdom.
Reviews / Votes
'This book makes good leadership possible. It is another winner.' -- John Pritchard, Bishop of Oxford 'A powerful cocktail of ideas and practical suggestions.' -- Iain McMillan, Director, CBI Scotland 'This book is a good aid for those who are looking for practical encouragement as they set out down the path of leading others. Remember that every established leader was an emerging leader once.' -- John Sentamu, Archbishop of York 'A deeply practical book drawing on the contrasting perspectives of a father and son, who bring immense experience and authority. Enjoy the emerging journey the book takes you on.' -- Matthew Frost, Chief Executive, Tearfund 'An excellent work book, packed with wisdom and practical ideas which will prove valuable for anyone moving into a position of leadership.' -- Alan Smith, Bishop of St Albans 'Each chapter offers examples and questions to help you apply it to your own situation' -- JD * Christianity *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
191 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84825-329-2 (9781848253292)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
04/2013
1st Edition
Canterbury Press Norwich
€12.99
Available for download
Persons
Peter Shaw is a partner in Praesta, an international executive coaching organisation that works with senior leaders in the public, private and voluntary sectors. He is a Visiting Professor at Newcastle and Chester Universities. He is a Reader in the Church of England and is the author of numerous books on practical leadership skills. Colin Shaw is an emerging leader with cross-sector experience in international banking, the voluntary sector, international sport (where he has represented Great Britain) and management consultancy.