Build Trust, Spark Innovation, and Create a High-Performing Organization

Leadership in Times of Accelerating Change

http://www.LeadingatLightSpeed.com

Let's start at the beginning, at the underpinnings of leadership. When you look at a tall building, what you see are the visible spaces above the ground. The foundation upon which it rests is largely invisible. But the foundation has to be strong, otherwise the entire building will fall. Similarly, the foundation of effective leadership is largely invisible. But it rests on two behaviors. One is building trust. The other is generating what I call “spark.” Leading at Light Speed© is a new leadership book for anyone and everyone who cares to build organizations that perform at very high levels, as measured by profitability, growth, and customer retention. In a hyper-connected world, change is occurring at accelerating rates of speed. Leading at Light Speed describes in detail ten quantum leaps (specific ways of acting and behaving) that build trust, spark innovation, and create a high-performing organization.

Preface ................................................................................ vii Introduction ......................................................................... xi Quantum Leap 1: Align the Core Values ............................ . 1 Quantum Leap 2: Sharpen the Focus ................................ 31 Quantum Leap 3: Lead Through Others ............................ 54 Quantum Leap 4: Manage Decisions Well ......................... 80 Quantum Leap 5: Accelerate the Pace of Change ........... 117 Quantum Leap 6: Stimulate the Creative Process ........... 150 Quantum Leap 7: Spread Systems Thinking .................... 170 Quantum Leap 8: Communicate in 12-D .......................... 198 Quantum Leap 9: Start With Yourself ................................ 220 Quantum Leap 10: Help People Assume Responsibility ... 250 About the Author ................................................................. 279 Index ................................................................................... 281

In the book, the ten quantum leaps are fully explained, with examples and action steps to develop these areas within your own organization.

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Written by Eric F. Douglas, CEO of Leading Resources, Inc – consulting services for leaders and leading organizations with all the workshops, tools, and senior management consulting to help your organization succeed in times of accelerating change.