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The awakened leader, one simple leadership style that works every time, everywhere, Joan Marques

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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non fiction

The awakened leader

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Joan Marques

one simple leadership style that works every time, everywhere

Argues that leadership styles do not need to change in different contexts, thus giving readers permission to develop one style that works for every situation. Readers are instructed on the behaviors and traits necessary to become awakened leaders, such as integrity and compassion, and they are warned about common mistakes, such as being judgmental or manipulative. In-depth interviews with leaders in many settings, from corporate to nonprofit and religious to personal, reveal crucial points for leadership success as well as organizational aspects for achieving greater job performance and satisfaction. Taking into account the many recognized leadership styles discussed in business literature, Awakened Leadership is presented as the most effective, versatile style of leading.--From publisher description

Front Cover; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Author's Prologue; Chapter 1: What is an Awakened Leader?; Chapter 2: Traits of an Awakened Leader; Chapter 3: Awakened Leaders: Born or Made?; Chapter 4: The Work Environment of an Awakened Leader; Chapter 5: What an Awakened Leader Will Do; Chapter 6: What an Awakened Leader Won't Do; Chapter 7: The Easy Part of Being an Awakened Leader; Chapter 8: The Hard Part of Being an Awakened Leader; Chapter 9: Essential Issues for an Awakened Leader; Chapter 10: Awakened Leadership in Action: A Comparison of 26 Exceptional Business Leaders; Epilogue; Index