Creating High Performance Organizations
Let’s start with the foundation of leadership. When looking up at a skyscraper, all you see is what is visible above ground. The pillars which hold it together are hidden. But this foundation must be resilient, or the whole building would collapse. Similarly, the foundation of effective leadership is largely invisible. There are two behaviors which make up the foundation. One is building trust. The other is generating what I call “spark.”
Leading at Light Speed© is a new leadership book for anyone and everyone who cares to build high performance organizations that perform at very high levels, as measured by profitability, growth, and customer retention. In this increasingly connected and complex business world, change is happening at lightning speeds.. Leading at Light Speed describes in detail ten quantum leaps (specific ways of acting and behaving) that build trust, spark innovation, and create a high-performing organization.
Preface …………………………………………………………………….. vii
Introduction ……………………………………………………………….. xi
Quantum Leap 1: Align the Core Values …………………………… 1
Quantum Leap 2: Sharpen the Focus ……………………………….. 31
Quantum Leap 3: Lead Through Others ……………………………. 54
Quantum Leap 4: Manage Decisions Well …………………………. 80
Quantum Leap 5: Accelerate the Pace of Change ……………… 117
Quantum Leap 6: Stimulate the Creative Process ………………. 150
Quantum Leap 7: Spread Systems Thinking ……………………… 170
Quantum Leap 8: Communicate in 12-D ………………………….. 198
Quantum Leap 9: Start With Yourself …………………………….. 220
Quantum Leap 10: Help People Assume Responsibility ………. 250
About the Author ……………………………………………………….. 279
Index ……………………………………………………………………….. 281
In the book, the ten quantum leaps are fully explained, with examples and action steps to develop these areas within your own organization.
In times of increasing complexity and accelerating change, there is no better time to pick up “Leading at Light Speed” and read its step-by-step systems and tools for becoming an effective leader and creating a high-performance organization. It contains surprising tools, tips, and approaches we’ve learned over the past 10 years that helped leaders build the best performing companies in the country and in the world. These are nonprofit, private, and public organizations. Regardless of what type of corporation or organization you have, you can benefit from the tools inside Leading at Light Speed.
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Written by Eric F. Douglas, the CEO of Leading Resources, Inc &ndash providing consulting services for leaders and leading organizations. Tools, workshops, and executive business coaching to facilitate your organizational transformation to higher performance, accelerated change, and a happier workplace.