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Index
Cover
Epigraph
Books in the Warren Bennis Signature Series
Title page
Copyright page
Dedication
A Note from Warren Bennis
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Leading Is Not Only for the Elite
Leading Is a Solitary Pursuit
Leading Requires Courage
Leading Requires a Certain Leap of Faith
Leading Must Be Conscious and Purposeful
Leadership: The Only Sustainable Competitive Advantage
The Nine Leadership Pillars
1 The Pillar of Self
The Case for Self-Awareness
The Three Fundamental Elements of Self-Knowledge
Strategies for Deepening Self-Knowledge
2 The Pillar of Balance
The Need for Balance
The Leadership Seesaw
The Balancing Act: Technical and People Skills
Work and Personal Life
A Last Word on Balance
3 The Pillar of Agility
A Full Set of Tools
Lessons in Agility
4 The Pillar of Change
The Stages of Change
Leading People Through the Change Curve
The Challenge of Changing Many Minds
Success Maxims for Organizational Change
5 The Pillar of Conflict
Conflict Is a Growth Industry
Sources of Conflict
Approaches to Conflict
Between Islands, Build Bridges: A Framework for Effective Conflict Resolution
The Upside of Conflict
6 The Pillar of Creativity
Fostering Creativity
Embracing Differences in Thinking: From Theory to Practice
Integrating Creative Insight with Data and Analysis
7 The Pillar of Coaching
Challenges Inherent in Coaching
Preparing to Coach
A Framework for the Coaching Conversation
The Importance of Listening
The Coaching Metaphor: A Reality Check
8 The Pillar of Collaboration
Three Reasons for Teams
Team Functions and Dysfunctions
Five Fundamentals of Teams
9 The Pillar of Results
Define Vision and Values
Focusing on Results: Follow a Roadmap
Personal Commitment: Remain Dedicated
Putting It All Together: Adidas North America
Leading for Results
10 The Journey Continues
About the Authors
Index
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