HOW TO USE AND BENEFIT
FROM THIS BOOK
WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR?
This book is for leaders, consultants, and trainers in all industries and organizations, at all lev-
els of experience.
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➠a new leader:manager,
team leader, supervisor,
project leader, ready to get
going but nervous about
your new role With a quick introduction to key leadership tools, it offers an overview of the lead-
ership field, along with action-oriented tools that you can use immediately.
Leave this book on your desk to provide just-in-time help when you need it.➠a veteran leaderwith
numerous workshops,
conferences, and books
crammed into your over-
extended gray matter By reminding you how much you already know, this book will help you put your
knowledge to work.
Use it like a dictionary. When you wonder, “What were the characteristics of a clear
goal?” You can find your answer quickly using one of the methods described.➠a consultant In this fast-moving world, if you cannot explain a leadership tool clearly and within
a few minutes, you will lose your client’s attention.
This book is an unparalleled source of ideas and applications.➠a traineror leadership
development advisor With over 130 core leadership models and skills briefly and clearly described,
including practical application suggestions, you have a concise training resource for
new leaders and refresher course for veterans.
For much-needed follow-through, this book can be left on participants’ desks for
quick on-the-job reference.If you are... Here is how this book will help you: