{"product_id":"leadership-agility-five-levels-of-mastery-for-anticipating-and-initiating-change-hardback-9780787979133","title":"Leadership Agility; Five Levels of Mastery for Anticipating and Initiating Change (Hardback) 9780787979133","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eLeadership Agility\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eFive Levels of Mastery for Anticipating and Initiating Change\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eLeadership Agility\u003c\/i\u003e is a unique and extraordinarily important contribution to our understanding of what it takes to lead in a world of rapid change and increasing complexity. They show us with vivid real-life examples how leaders grow, that this growth is essential to achieving higher levels of success, and that agility is the new master skill of leadership. I highly recommend this book.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Jim Kouzes, coauthor of the best-selling book, \u003ci\u003eThe Leadership Challenge\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"Great coaching on how to develop leadership agility! Probably the most important competency for leaders to have in today's rapidly changing world.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Marshall Goldsmith, author, \u003ci\u003eCoaching for Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGlobal Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Leader of the Future\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In an era of turmoil and complexity, \u003ci\u003eLeadership Agility\u003c\/i\u003e is a breakthrough in thinking about leadership competencies. Joiner and Josephs have achieved a creative synthesis of best practices in strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, problem-solving, and action learning. Profusely illustrated with clear examples from real-life leaders, this groundbreaking book will be welcomed by both the line leader and the leadership development professional.\"\u003cbr\u003e —David Giber, senior vice president, consulting and leadership development, Linkage, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"As executives operating in an often chaotic business environment, we know instinctively that our company's ability to zig and zag is critical. \u003ci\u003eLeadership Agility\u003c\/i\u003e takes that instinctive understanding and defines it, measures it, and shows us how to develop it in ourselves and others. This is a timely, thought-provoking, and very important book on leadership.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Betsy Bernard, former president, AT\u0026amp;T\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eLeadership Agility\u003c\/i\u003e gave me the inspiration I needed to respond creatively and decisively to several of my current leadership dilemmas. Many readers are bound to be similarly inspired. The clear, specific guidance it provides makes it a \"playbook\" that managers and leaders will read closely and return to again and again.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Bill Torbert, professor, the Boston College Carroll School of Management; author, \u003ci\u003eAction Inquiry: The secret of timely and transforming leadership\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eLeadership Agility\u003c\/i\u003e gives you an insightful, research-based framework that helps you develop as a leader. This book is not about reading and agreeing\/disagreeing, it’s about learning and doing.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Patrick Canavan, senior vice president, of Global Governance, Motorola\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Joiner and Josephs provide a clear, detailed road map that helps pinpoint where you are on your leadership journey and shows you how to get where you want to go.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003ca id=\"OLE_LINK3\" name=\"OLE_LINK3\"\u003eLee Bolman, author, \u003ci\u003eThe Wizard and the Warrior;\u003c\/i\u003e Marion\u003c\/a\u003e Bloch\/Missouri Chair in Leadership, Bloch School of Business and Public Administration, University of Missouri-Kansas City\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eLeadership Agility\u003c\/i\u003e is a remarkable achievement. It will serve as a valuable guide not only for business leaders but for anyone who wants to grow as a person, have more satisfying relationships, and experience greater success in all aspects of life. I heartily endorse this book.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Jack Canfield, co-creator of the \u003ci\u003eChicken Soup for the Soul\u003c\/i\u003e® series and coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Success Principles: How to get from where you are to where you want to be™\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eWilliam B. Joiner (Author), Stephen A. Josephs (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780787979133, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 3 November 2006\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e336 pages, Tables: 4 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 2.3 cm, 0.567 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"... there is much to learn from this book and I commend the authors for their painstaking analysis\" (\u003cem\u003eThe Learning Organisation,\u003c\/em\u003e Vol. 15 No. 1, 2008)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeadership Agility\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is the master competency needed for sustained success in today’s complex, fast-paced business environment. Richly illustrated with stories based on original research and decades of work with clients, this groundbreaking book identifies five levels that leaders move through in developing their agility. Significantly, only 10% have mastered the level of agility needed for consistent effectiveness in our turbulent era of global competition. Written in an engaging, down-to-earth style, this book not only provides a map that guides readers in identifying their current level of agility. It also provides practical advice and concrete examples that show managers and leadership development professionals how they can bring greater agility to the initiatives they take every day.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: the Master Competency v\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One: What Is Leadership Agility?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Agility in a World of Change and Complexity 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The Five Eds 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Four Competencies for Agile Leadership 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two: Five Levels of Leadership Agility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Expert Level: Solve Key Problems 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Achiever Level: Accomplish Desired Outcomes 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Catalyst Level: Mobilize Breakout Endeavors 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Co-Creator Level: Realize Shared Purpose 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Synergist Level: Evoke Unexpected Possibilities 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three: Becoming a More Agile Leader\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Assessing Leadership Agility 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Developing Leadership Agility 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Research Behind This Book 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Stages of Personal Development 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes for Inquiring Readers 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Authors 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 312\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52453434523928,"sku":"9780787979133","price":20.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/0787979139_150696.jpg?v=1785284404","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/leadership-agility-five-levels-of-mastery-for-anticipating-and-initiating-change-hardback-9780787979133","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}