{"product_id":"optimize-your-strengths-use-your-leadership-strengths-to-get-the-best-out-of-you-and-your-team-paperback-softback-9780857086938","title":"Optimize Your Strengths; Use your leadership strengths to get the best out of you and your team (Paperback \/ softback) 9780857086938","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eOptimize Your Strengths\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eUse your leadership strengths to get the best out of you and your team\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJames Brook (Author), Dr. Paul Brewerton (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780857086938, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 12 April 2016\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e176 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.3 x 14 x 1 cm, 0.159 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\u003cb\u003eDiscover your unique edge.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach of us has our own set of strengths, abilities and skills that allow us to shine and deliver exceptional results. These are our underlying qualities that energise us and we are great at (or have potential to become great at). But how do you understand and build upon your strengths and how do you inspire others to do the same? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptimize Your Strengths provides a proven strengths-based approach to achieving peak performance for you and your team. You'll discover your core strengths and learn how to use these to bring out the best in yourself and inspire passion, innovation and engagement in those you lead. Using the Stretch Leadership Model, leadership and organisational development experts, James Brook and Paul Brewerton, show you how to lead beyond boundaries and develop positive habits that drive you to continuously improve and take advantage of new opportunities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a fictional narrative that brings the subject to life; follow the journey of Joe (a leader facing both personal and professional crises), as you learn to: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover, analyse and grow you and your team's natural strengths and abilities in pursuit of a compelling vision\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop an energising and powerful leadership approach based on strengths, solutions and possibilities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse a Stretch Toolbox of six step-by-step models to uncover your leadership edge and grow into an inspiring leader\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet hands-on experience working through chapter exercises on an accompanying website\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake real action to continually enhance your strengths and improve your weaknesses\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 – The Leadership Edge 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn which Joe comes to terms with his predicament and challenges his beliefs about leadership…\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 – Habit 1: Sharing Vision (stretch goals) 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn which Joe practises setting stretch goals…\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 – Habit 1: Sharing Vision (optimizing strengths) 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn which Joe practises optimizing his strengths…\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 – Habit 2: Sparking Engagement (optimizing others’ strengths) 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn which Joe practises optimizing the strengths of others and takesactiontoreduceperformancerisk…\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 – Habit 3: Skilfully Executing (strengths-based culture) 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn which Joe practises stretching the limits and reinforces a strengths-based culture…\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 – Habit 3: Skilfully Executing (reinforcing a strengths-based culture) 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn which Joe continues to stretch the limits…\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 – Habit 4: Sustaining Progress 109\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn which Joe recognizes achievement…\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 – Postscript 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn which Joe celebrates success and passes on his learning…\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix – The Stretch Toolbox 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFree tools and resources to help you transform your leadership\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of Terms 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors 153\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":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52453548949784,"sku":"9780857086938","price":16.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780857086938.jpg?v=1785286273","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/optimize-your-strengths-use-your-leadership-strengths-to-get-the-best-out-of-you-and-your-team-paperback-softback-9780857086938","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}