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Leadership Skills for Managers

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Leadership Skills for Managers

McGraw-Hill,

15 min read
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What's inside?

To become leaders, managers must master multiple roles: Start with problem-solver, team builder and communicator.

Editorial Rating

7

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  • Applicable

Recommendation

If this book were an entrée, it would mostly consist of meat and potatoes. Author Marlene Caroselli accompanies her valuable handbook on the basics of leadership with insightful quotations and anecdotes. "Basic" is the operative word here. The book makes no pretense, for example, of delving into the theoretical side of leadership development. Nor does it prepare managers for specific business tasks that they’re more likely to encounter as leaders, such as budgeting and strategic planning. Rather, this book is specifically tailored for current managers who have leadership ambitions, and for newly minted leaders who need a little expertise to seize control of their new roles. getAbstract.com recommends it as a solid menu option with lots of good advice for that eager-to-lead audience. The book is thoroughly crafted to achieve its purpose, though more experienced readers may find themselves asking, "Where’s the gravy?"

Summary

Take Me to Your CEO

Jack Welch, then CEO of General Electric, once summoned all of his direct reports into the boardroom. When they were assembled, he entered the room, raised his voice and stated in his own inimitable style, "Don’t manage! Lead!" Welch left, leaving everyone to ponder the point he was trying to make about the difference between managing and leading. Everyone knows there’s an important distinction, but it can be elusive to define. You are probably a leader, rather than a manager, if you:

  • Create something of value that didn’t exist earlier.
  • Discover that you must challenge the status quo in a diplomatic way.
  • Possess a charisma that inspires others to follow.
  • Have a vision, and inspire your organization to transform it into reality.
  • Play the role of change agent, introducing new ideas and procedures.

Leaders typically have courage, instill pride, demonstrate adaptability and possess a knack for influencing the choices of others. While good managers are tremendous assets to their companies, those who wish to become leaders must master a wider variety of roles.

"The Leader as Visionary"

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About the Author

Dr. Marlene Caroselli is a facilitator, keynote speaker and workshop leader, who has written more than 40 books. She is a frequent contributor to Stephen Covey’s Excellence magazine, as well as several other publications.

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