Seven Disciplines of A Leader

JEFF WOLF is recognized as one of the top executive coaches in the country and is a dynamic and engaging speaker. A highly sought-after business consultant, his strategic focus in solving corporate and human issues has earned him continuing raves from global firms. Leadership Excellence magazine named him one of America's Top 100 Thought Lead- ers for his accomplishments in leadership development, managerial effectiveness, and organizational productivity. He is currently president of Wolf Management Consultants, LLC, one of the most comprehensive consulting, coaching and training firms in the world. The firm specializes in helping people, teams, and organizations achieve maximum effectiveness. Throughout the years, he has been a recognized authority on leadership, and his principles, strategies, and inspiration have influenced dramatic growth and changes in countless organizations. He may be reached at www.wolfmotivation.com KEN SHELTON is CEO of Authentic Leadership and founding editor/publisher of Leadership Excellence magazine. He collaborated with Stephen R. Covey on the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and is editor/ publisher of 128 other books on personal and leadership development.

• Acknowledgments ixIntroduction: What Makes Certain Leaders Highly Effective? xiI The Nature of Highly Effective Leadership 11 Welcome to Leadership: Nature of the Job 32 Who Said It Would Be Easy?: Scope of the Leader’s Job 143 Principles of Effective Leadership: Essence of the Leader’s Job 244 Disciplines and Practices of Highly Effective Leaders 34II Seven Disciplines 455 Discipline 1: Initiative and Influence: Seize the Reins and Set an Example for Others 476 Discipline 2: Vision, Strategy, and Alignment: The Progression from Plans to Accomplishments Marks a True Leader 597 Discipline 3: Priorities, Planning, and Execution: Execution Cannot Succeed without the Team’s Acceptance and Endorsement 758 Discipline 4: Social/Emotional/Political Intelligence: The Tribulations of Leadership and Their Remedies 919 Discipline 5: Reciprocation, Collaboration, and Service 10410 Discipline 6: Love and Leverage: There is No Substitute for Passion about Work 11311 Discipline 7: Renewal and Sustainability: Those Who Practice Renewal and Sustainability Avoid Common Pitfalls 125III Eleven Practices of Highly Effective Leaders 13312 Practice 1: Hire People Like a Casting Director 13513 Practice 2: Never Stop Developing People 14714 Practice 3: Understand the Value of Coaching 16515 Practice 4: Motivate and Inspire People 17416 Practice 5: Master Communication 18017 Practice 6: Build an Optimal Team 20018 Practice 7: Deliver Excellence and Satisfy Customers 21619 Practice 8: Balance Your Work and Personal Life: It Will Help You Find the Right Perspective 22820 Practice 9: Nurture New Leaders and Retain High Performers 23921 Practice 10: Lead Desired Change 24822 Practice 11: Manage a Multigenerational Workforce 258About the Author 273Index 275