The Reflective Leader
Standing Still to Move Forward
1st Edition
Published on 3. January 2013
128 pages
978-1-84825-356-8 (ISBN)
Description
Many people think great leaders are activists who lead from the front - but most are ordinary people who learn wisdom. This practical and inspiring guide shows how reflecting is the key to long-term effective leadership - both inside and outside the church.
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Content
- Intro
- The Reflective Leader
- Copyright information
- Contents
- Dedication
- Acknowledgements
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Part One: Know yourself
- 1. Know what you are trying to do
- 2. Know your values
- 3. Know what motivates you
- 4. Know your strengths
- 5. Know your weaknesses
- 6. Know your default behaviours
- 7. Know how to reflect
- Part Two: Understand others
- 8. The importance of understanding others
- 9. The importance of nurturing the best in others
- 10. The importance of building common purpose
- 11. The importance of listening
- 12. The importance of feedback
- 13. The importance of keeping an open mind
- 14. The importance of a good crisis
- Part Three: Create a flourishing team
- 15. Create a positive team
- 16. Create space for reflection
- 17. Create a coaching culture
- 18. Create a culture where dissenting voices can be heard
- 19. Create a positive culture
- 20. Creating the capacity to make decisions
- 21. Create a culture of celebration
- Part Four: Read the context
- 22. Maintain the balance between knowledge and wisdom
- 23. Maintain the balance between the urgent and the important
- 24. Maintain the balance between understanding threats and taking risks
- 25. Maintain the balance between the ideal and the pragmatic
- 26. Maintain the balance between uncertainty and clarity
- 27. Maintain the balance between giving clear direction and willingness to change
- 28. Maintain the balance between giving a lead and enabling others to take the lead
- Part Five: Next steps
- 29. What happens when you stand and stare?
- 30. What lights your fire?
- 31. Who are your companions on the way
- Postscript
- Other books written by Alan Smith and Peter Shaw
