Engaged Leadership: Building a Culture to Overcome Employee Disengagement

Engaged Leadership: Building a Culture to Overcome Employee Disengagement

by Clint Swindall
Engaged Leadership: Building a Culture to Overcome Employee Disengagement

Engaged Leadership: Building a Culture to Overcome Employee Disengagement

by Clint Swindall

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Praise for Engaged Leadership, Second Edition

"Engaged Leadership is the best of both worlds: an engaging business story coupled with a primer on the practical skills all leaders need. In the book, Swindall provides many useful tools for successfully meeting twelve major leadership challenges. I recommend it."
Mark Sanborn, author of The Fred Factor and You Don't Need a Title to Be a Leader

"This creatively inspiring book not only encourages the leaders of tomorrow, but also inspires the leaders of today to step up and meet the challenges of a changing world. Business leaders will find true substance at the core of each page."
Nido Qubein, President, High Point University; and Chairman, Great Harvest Bread Co.

"Give this book to anyone aspiring to be an effective leader and you've put them ahead of the curve. Clint Swindall has done a masterful job of bringing leadership to life in a book that's engaging and effective. Create a leadership culture in your company by getting this book now!"
Joe Calloway, author of Work Like You're Showing Off! and Becoming a Category of One

"This book is so engaging, you'll forget you're learning. If you only have time for one book this year, make it Engaged Leadership—you won't be disappointed."
Bradford D. Beldon, President and CEO, Beldon Roofing Company

"This book contains simple yet very effective management techniques that can improve every leader's ability to inspire and get the most out of their employees. Swindall shows us what employees want from leaders and how leaders can motivate employees using practical yet effective stories."
John Wight, President and CEO, BF&M Insurance Group

"This is a slam dunk by Swindall! What a powerful read for any team member of an organization. A fun, enjoyable, insightful, and impactful lesson on how to apply the key concepts of engaged leadership to move your team forward."
Joe Clark, Vice President of Ticket Sales and Services, Spurs Sports & Entertainment


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780470933114
Publisher: Wiley
Publication date: 03/22/2011
Edition description: 2nd Revised ed.
Pages: 224
Product dimensions: 5.60(w) x 8.60(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

CLINT SWINDALL is a nationally recognized expert on leadership as the president and CEO of Verbalocity Inc., a personal development company with a focus on leadership enhancement. He is an in-demand speaker, trainer, and consultant, delivering his engaged leadership message to thousands every year. Swindall is the author of Living for the Weekday: What Every Employee and Boss Needs to Know about Enjoying Work and Life (also by Wiley). You can reach him at Verbalocity's website atwww.verbalocity.com.

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Table of Contents

Introduction 1

The Format 11

The Fable 15

Epilogue One Year Later 145

The Application of Engaged Leadership 155

Directional Leadership 161

Challenge One Recruit Support from the Top 29 Percent 165

Challenge Two Prepare the Organization for Change 167

Challenge Three Let Them Know How They Contribute 170

Challenge Four Constantly Communicate Progress 174

Motivational Leadership 177

Challenge Five Lead with Positive Motivation 180

Challenge Six Celebrate Small Successes 183

Challenge Seven Encourage Life Balance for All Employees 186

Challenge Eight Create a Fair Work Environment 190

Organizational Leadership 193

Challenge Nine Identify and Position the Appropriate Talent 195

Challenge Ten Build a Bridge between Generations 198

Challenge Eleven Move toward Real Empowerment 200

Challenge Twelve Establish a Strategy to Maintain Success 202

The Importance of Character Core 205

Conclusion 209

The Employee’s Role 211

Acknowledgments 214

About the Author 217

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