How to Lead Others: Eight Lessons for Beginners

The John Adair Masterclass Series' second book, How to Lead Others, is a concise, relevant, and practical guide to leadership, breaking down leadership into eight simple lessons: defining the task, effective planning, briefing, controlling, motivating, organizing, evaluating, and leading by example. It is aimed at those who are taking their first steps on the leadership path or are at an early stage in their career.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 20 September 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

In any job, there will come a time when you are asked to lead other people. However, while people are often well-trained in the skill set of their particular profession, few people are ever taught how to lead. As such, those first steps into leadership can seem daunting – what do you actually do? How do you lead? How do you build an effective team? And how do you lead colleagues who used to be your peers? How to Lead Others is the second book in the John Adair Masterclass Series, and it conveys the basics of leadership in a way that is concise, relevant, and practical by breaking down leadership into eight simple lessons:

Defining the task: This lesson focuses on understanding the purpose and objectives of the task at hand and identifying the key stakeholders involved. It involves setting clear goals and expectations and ensuring that everyone understands their role and responsibilities.

Effective planning: Effective planning is essential for successful leadership. This lesson covers the process of creating a plan that outlines the steps to achieve the desired outcome. It includes identifying the resources required, developing a timeline, and identifying potential risks and challenges.

Briefing: Briefing is a critical aspect of effective leadership. This lesson covers the process of providing information to your team or colleagues. It involves selecting the right information, delivering it in a clear and concise manner, and ensuring that everyone understands their role and responsibilities.

Controlling: Controlling is a key aspect of effective leadership. This lesson covers the process of monitoring and managing your team or colleagues' performance. It involves setting clear standards and expectations, providing feedback and support, and taking corrective action when necessary.

Motivating: Motivating is a critical aspect of effective leadership. This lesson covers the process of inspiring and motivating your team or colleagues to achieve their best. It involves creating a positive work environment, recognizing and rewarding achievements, and fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility.

Organizing: Organizing is a critical aspect of effective leadership. This lesson covers the process of structuring and organizing your team or colleagues' work. It involves setting clear roles and expectations, delegating responsibilities, and ensuring that everyone is working towards the same goals.

Evaluating: Evaluating is a critical aspect of effective leadership. This lesson covers the process of assessing the performance of your team or colleagues and making necessary adjustments. It involves setting clear performance standards and expectations, providing feedback and support, and taking corrective

Leading by example: Leading by example is a critical aspect of effective leadership. This lesson covers the process of setting a positive example for your team or colleagues. It involves demonstrating your values, attitudes, and behaviors, and encouraging others to do the same.

Aimed at those who, regardless of industry or business sector, are about to take their first steps on the leadership path, or who are at an early stage in their career and realize that leadership responsibilities lie ahead of them, How to Lead Others is the essential handbook to one of the most important and challenging aspects of professional life.

Weight: 244g
Dimension: 182 x 176 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472956972