Leadershock... And How to Triumph Over It: Eight Revolutionary Rules for Becoming a Powerful and Exhiliarated Leader - Softcover

Hicks, Greg; Hicks , Greg

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071439161 ISBN 13: 9780071439169

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 2004

Synopsis

"The eight LeaderShock rules to form a powerful road map for a fresh brand of leadership right when we need it the most."

-Dean O'Hare, chairman and CEO, The Chubb Corporation

"The best leadership book I've read."

-Gary Owcar, president, CNA Global

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

Faced with the chaos, demands, and difficult relationships in business today, leaders in every field feel overwhelmed, frustrated and ineffective. Today's leaders are in LeaderShock! Finally, there's a way out.

Greg Hicks has created the LeaderShock program - a revolutionary new way to lead that's based on seven years of breakthrough research into flourishing leaders and organizational cultures. His award-winning program has shown thousands how to thrive in spite of a worldwide business culture that has us managing from one crisis to the next, fighting forces beyond our control, and taking actions that don't "pay-off." Now it's your turn to thrive.

Unlike other books that prescribe generic leadership traits, this book offers a radically different solution: a practical roadmap of eight behavioral rules you can use regardless of your personality, experience level, organizational culture, gender, or age. Adopt all eight rules and something amazing happens - all those outside forces beyond your control will no longer control you.

Whether you lead a three-person team or a multinational conglomerate, this clear and concise book will show you how to:

* Activate and express "Intentions" to create extraordinary relationships and get the outcomes you really want.
* Use "Recasting" - A surprising and acutely analytical new way to convert stress into strength.
* Create a uniquely accountable and truth-driven culture that excites and motivates your people.
* Become proactive and forceful without overpowering others.

As practical as it is liberating, LeaderShock ...And How to Triumph over It will systematically guide you to find what every leader wants - powerful effectiveness and personal exhilaration. The timing has never been so right.

Praise for LeaderShock

"The eight LeaderShock rules to form a powerful roadmap for a fresh brand of leadership right when we need it the most. Without question, LeaderShock should be required reading for every leader."
--Dean O'Hare; Chairman and CEO, The Chubb Corporation

"Greg Hicks has named the epidemic all leaders must fight -LeaderShock. Fortunately, he's also developed the ultimate cure. The best leadership book I've read, it's eight precepts truly cross cultural and geographical boundaries with extraordinary effect."
--Gary Owcar; President, CNA Global

"The LeaderShock model presents a practical guide for leaders in our high-stress world. Over and over, I've watched it transform overwhelmed and reactive managers into highly effective and energized leaders."
--David Kelso; Executive V.P. of Finance and Strategy, Aetna, Inc.

"Greg's book gives us a powerful and timely new way to lead. Embrace these eight rules and you will feel masterful and invigorated. A must read for anyone working to build a healthy, thriving workplace or community."
--Martha D. Newman; Executive Director, Health Forum

"During the last twenty-five years I've been exposed to dozens of leadership programs, books and speakers. None have come close to the lasting and profound effects of Greg Hicks' eight LeaderShock rules. This book will forever change the way you lead."
--David Fowler; CEO, TCI

From the Back Cover:

Caught in a state of LeaderShock? Now it's your turn to thrive.

Faced with the chaos of business today, leaders in every field feel overwhelmed and ineffective. They're in LeaderShock. But now there's a way out. Based on seven years of breakthrough research, Greg Hicks' award-winning LeaderShock program has shown thousands how to thrive in our chaotic business culture. And now his revolutionary book offers a practical roadmap of eight behavioral rules you can use to take control and stay in charge. This clear and concise guide will show you how to:

• Activate and express "Intentions" to get the outcomes you want
• Use "Recasting," a surprising new way to convert stress into strength
• Create an accountable and truth-driven culture that excites and motivates
• Become proactive and forceful without overpowering others

As practical as it is liberating, LeaderShock will systematically guide you to find what every leader wants--powerful effectiveness and personal exhilaration.

"The eight LeaderShock rules form a powerful road map for a fresh brand of leadership right when we need it the most."--Dean O'Hare, chairman and CEO, The Chubb Corporation

"The best leadership book I've read."--Gary Owcar, president, CNA Global

"A practical guide for leaders in our high-stress world."--David Kelso, Executive V.P. of Finance and Strategy, Aetna, Inc.

"A must-read for anyone working to build a healthy, thriving workplace or community."--Martha D. Newman, Executive Director, Health Forum

"This book will forever change the way you lead."--David Fowler, CEO, TCI

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0071439161
• ISBN 13: 9780071439169
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208