Table of Contents
Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction: Lead Positive 1Reframe problems as possibilities and appeal to a higher sense of purpose
Part 1 What Highly Effective LeadersSee Zero in on what is working, strong, and possible
Chapter 1: What You See Is What You Get 11Widen your perspective beyond the negative
Chapter 2: Focus on the Past 35Honor the past for what it can teach you
Chapter 3: Focus on the Present 53See and seize the emerging opportunities in any situation
Chapter 4: Focus on the Future 64Envision a future worth diving into
Part 2 What Highly Effective Leaders SaySpeak to the mind, heart, and spirit
Chapter 5: From See to Say 85Make what you see match what you want to say
Chapter 6: Say It with Substance 93Leave no doubt about the credibility of your message
Chapter 7: Say It with Sizzle 108Tell rich stories that invite your audience to feel
Chapter 8: Say It with Soul 135Mean what you say (and say something meaningful)
Part 3 What Highly Effective Leaders DoStart a positive ripple effect
Chapter 9: From Say to Do: It’s a Very Short Trip 163Set the example for what you want others to see, say, and do
Chapter 10: Reactive or Responsive: It’s Up to You 169Make your adrenaline work for you
Chapter 11: Start Being Before You Start Doing 182Strengthen the link between who you are and what you do
Chapter 12: Driving Positive Change 200Practice the seven key behaviors for transformational change
Chapter 13: The Asset-Based Leadership Advantage 217Apply the See-Say-Do framework to every stage of the change process
Conclusion: Your Lead Positive Hero’s Journey 238Use what you already know how to do—in the moment and over time
Notes 240
About the Author 247
Index 249