{"product_id":"its-not-magic-the-ordinary-skills-of-exceptional-leaders-hardback-9781394338276","title":"It's Not Magic; The Ordinary Skills of Exceptional Leaders (Hardback) 9781394338276","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eIt's Not Magic\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eThe Ordinary Skills of Exceptional Leaders\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJohn Amaechi (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394338276, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 25 September 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e288 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.8 x 14.5 x 2.8 cm, 0.522 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn inspirational new take on leadership that proves you too can inspire and motivate your followers \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eIt’s Not Magic: The Ordinary Skills of Exceptional Leaders\u003c\/i\u003e, author, chartered psychologist and Professor of Leadership at the University of Exeter Business School, John Amaechi, delivers an impactful discussion of the dull, ordinary, energy-expensive, and transformative behaviours that define the world’s best leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book walks you through the seemingly obvious but difficult-to-nail mindsets and intentions you’ll need to adopt to influence and motivate others. You’ll learn strategies and techniques you can apply immediately to help those who follow you to flourish and maximise their potential.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside the book:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEasy-to-follow explanations of the straightforward behaviours you can model to improve your ability to lead others\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHabits you can adopt immediately to motivate others in any setting, from the boardroom to the classroom or the battlefield\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eData-driven insights into the tiny, little things that great leaders do every day and how to incorporate them into your emotional and behavioural repertoire\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn essential read for managers, executives, board members, and other business leaders, \u003ci\u003eIt’s Not Magic \u003c\/i\u003ewill also prove invaluable to entrepreneurs, founders, teachers, military leaders, academics, and anyone else expected to motive and inspire others to achieve great things.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: It’s Not Magic. It’s Human\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Building the Foundations 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Unlocking Your Potential and Turning Principles Into Practice: It’s Not Magic. It’s a Commitment 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 The Power of Authentic Presence: It’s Not Magic. It’s Mindset 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 The ‘library of Experiences’: It’s Not Magic. It’s Life Catalogued 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 The Art of Perceptive Listening: It’s Not Magic. It’s Connection 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Elevating Everyday Leadership 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Empowerment Through Vulnerability: It’s Not Magic. It’s Credibility 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Excellence in Communication: It’s Not Magic. It’s Eloquence 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Transforming Perceived Weaknesses: It’s Not Magic. It’s Evolution 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Navigating Novel and Fractious Environments: It’s Not Magic. It’s Adaptability 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Amplifying Impact 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Learning to Build Contextual Intelligence: It’s Not Magic. It’s Deliberate Reflective Practice 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Enabling Others’ Growth: It’s Not Magic. It’s Effort and Intention 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue: It’s Not Magic. 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