How to Lead Smart People: Leadership for Professionals

This book provides concise and practical lessons for managing a team of equals,covering core leadership skills,soft skills,self-care,and continuous learning. It is based on the authors' experience and features examples from various professions.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 256 pages
\n Publication date: 30 May 2019
\n Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
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In numerous professional contexts, individuals navigate a hierarchical progression, fostering their ability to oversee a team effectively. In specific fields like law, finance, accounting, academia, engineering, education, and healthcare, individuals may find themselves leading a team of peers. This book employs a concise and insightful style to impart valuable insights on managing a team of equals with intelligence and diplomacy. Each lesson is accompanied by a brief introduction and practical example derived from the author's own experiences, demonstrating how skills can be acquired. Subsequently, 6-10 actionable points are provided to facilitate immediate implementation. The leadership role of a smart team necessitates a reevaluation of core leadership skills. The book imparts essential skills such as decision-making and delegation, alongside soft skills such as delivering constructive and challenging feedback to team members, as well as achieving broader objectives like fostering trust and expanding the team. The authors also offer valuable advice on self-care for team leaders, building resilience in challenging situations, and cultivating creativity to continuously enhance one's skill set.

\n Weight: 254g\n
Dimension: 117 x 185 x 25 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781788161541\n
Edition number: Main\n