120,000+ Books, Games & Puzzles in-stock 🇳🇿

We're Moving! 🚚 We’ll be closed Fri, Sat & Sun. Open and Shipping again on Monday 🚀

Leadership

By DK
Series: DK Essential Managers
0.0 (0 reviews)
4.36 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating. ( 14 ratings, 2 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
Leadership by DK explores the essential traits and skills needed to effectively lead and inspire others. The book delves into various leadership styles, offering insights into how to navigate challenges and cultivate successful teams. It provides practical advice and real-world examples for anyone looking to enhance their leadership capabilities in the business world.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$1900
Elsewhere:
$2100
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 4-6 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring different leadership styles and strategies across various industries. It offers visually engaging content and practical insights that can help refine your leadership skills and enhance your understanding of effective management practices.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

A new and fully updated edition of DK's practical guide to effective leadership for managers.

The practical guide that gives you all the skills you need to succeed as a leader.

Discover how to improve your leadership skills by establishing a vision, inspiring others, and championing high performance. Learn how to focus your energy, build relationships, and develop strategies for success, as well as the best ways to lead in difficult situations, such as through a period of business change.

In a slim, portable format, Essential Managers: Leadership gives you a practical "how-to" approach with step-by-step instructions, tips, checklists, and "ask yourself" features. It shows you how to focus your energy, influence and build strong networks, and make an impact.

Whether you want to develop new leadership tools or enhance your existing skills, this is the guide for you.

Series: DK Essential Managers

View all
  • Leadership
    A new and fully updated edition of DK's practical guide to effective leadership for managers. The practical guide that gives you all the skills you need to succeed as a leader. Discover how to improve your leadership skills by establishing a vision, inspiring others, and championing high performance. Learn how to focus your energy, build relationships, and develop strategies for...
    By DK
    Paperback
    $1900
    Elsewhere:
    $2100
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Managing People
    A new and fully updated edition of DK's practical guide to effective people management. The practical guide that gives you the tools to improve your people-management skills. Discover how to improve your skills by learning how to motivate staff, improve performance, and create positive relationships. Learn to build confidence, communicate clearly, and establish trust for navigating situations such as giving...
    By DK
    Paperback
    $1900
    Elsewhere:
    $2100
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Essential Managers Management Handbook
    The ultimate visual guide to successful management Are you looking to take the next step in your career? Can you manage yourself with ease, but need more confidence when managing others? Achieving excellence as a manager requires a broad skillset, and The Essential Manager's Management Handbook provides easy-to-follow and engaging advice on the seven key areas. Nurture your confidence with...
    By DK
    Hardback
    $4400
    Elsewhere:
    $4800
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Project Management
    A new and fully updated edition of DK's practical guide to effective project management. The practical guide that gives you the skills to succeed as a project manager. Discover how to improve your project management skills by defining a project brief, identifying stakeholders, and building a strong team. You'll also learn useful tips for initiating projects, setting deadlines, and managing...
    By DK
    Paperback
    $1900
    Elsewhere:
    $2100
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Effective Communication
    A new and updated edition of DK's practical guide to effective communication. The practical guide that gives you the tools to improve your communication in a business environment. Discover how to improve your communication skills by learning to understand your audience, communicate strategically, and discover which delivery approach is right for you. You'll also develop confidence, learn to listen effectively,...
    By DK
    Paperback
    Sold Out
  • Negotiating
    A new and fully updated edition of DK's practical guide to negotiating for managers. The practical guide that gives you the tools you need to improve your negotiation skills. Discover how to improve your negotiating skills by defining your style, preparing properly, and designing your meeting structure. Learn how to build relationships, develop trust, and negotiate fairly, and pick up...
    By DK
    Paperback
    Sold Out
  • Presenting
    A new and updated edition of DK's practical guide to presenting. The practical guide that gives you the skills to improve your presentation skills. Find out how to improve your presentation skills by learning how to prepare properly, capture attention, speak confidently and deliver your message. You'll discover how to structure your presentation, engage with your audience and make an...
    By DK
    Paperback
    Sold Out
  • Remote Working
    Remote Working by DK is a practical and accessible guide to getting the best from working and managing remotely. This visual guide provides you with all the know-how needed to manage a team remotely and get the best out of them. As more people are working from home or remotely in other locations or time zones, new challenges arise alongside...
    By DK
    Paperback
    Sold Out

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Leadership by DK is lauded for its visually engaging approach to the complex subject of leadership. Reviewers appreciate its comprehensive analysis, which encompasses a blend of historical examples and contemporary insights. The book is commended for its clear, accessible language, making it suitable for both aspiring leaders and seasoned professionals seeking to enhance their leadership skills.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241487419

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 December 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 124.0mm

Height: 177.0mm

Weight: 135g

Pages: 96

Collections

Business & Entrepreneurship Business Leadership & Management Company Culture & Human Resources DK Non-Fiction Penguin Books Series: DK Essential Managers

Also by DK

View all
  • Warhammer 40,000 Character Encyclopedia
    The first ever Warhammer 40,000 Character Encyclopedia profiles more than 160 fan-favourite characters. Want to dive into the grim darkness of the far future, but don't know where to start? Look no further! From the stalwart commanders of the Space Marines to the mysterious Phoenix Lords of the Aeldari, explore the greatest warriors and leaders of each warring faction. Featuring...
    By DK and Wade Pryce
    Hardback
    $3999
    Elsewhere:
    $4800
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • My Very First Bible Stories
    A beautifully illustrated collection of 14 favourite Bible stories, from Noah's Ark to the birth of Jesus. My Very First Bible Stories is perfect for parents and carers to share with young children beginning their journey of faith. Introducing a selection of favourite Bible stories with this meaningful book for toddlers. This illustrated board book contains 14 Bible stories that...
    By DK
    Board book
    $1700
    Elsewhere:
    $1799
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • A Little Course in Crochet
    Simply everything you need to know to learn something new. Ever wanted to learn how to crochet but don't know where to begin? Take the first step with A Little Course in Crochet, part of the popular series of learning guides from DK that explain everything and assume nothing. Learn at your own pace, in your own time, and in...
    By DK
    Hardback
    $2600
    (1)
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • My Very First Bible
    A perfect introduction to 25 of the most beloved Bible stories. This illustrated first Bible story book for children is a wonderful collection of 25 favourite Bible stories re-told for a young audience. Accounts from the Old Testament and parables from the New Testament are covered in a clear and accessible way. From Creation to Noah's Ark, each story is...
    By DK
    Hardback
    $2200
    Elsewhere:
    $2600
    (1)
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Titanic
    A picture-packed guide to the Titanic, from its incredible construction, catastrophic sinking, and lasting legacy. Travel back to the year 1912 and experience the tragic tale of the world's most famous and luxurious liner. This book tells the story of Titanic's fateful maiden voyage from Southampton, UK, to New York City. Learn what life was like for people on board...
    By DK
    Hardback
    $2200
    Elsewhere:
    $2400
    Backorder
    Ships early October
  • My First Words: Let's Get Talking
    This busy board book with tabs gets little ones thinking, talking, and learning new words! Let's learn first words and start talking! Can you spot the fluffy teddy bear? Where is the fluttering butterfly? From toys and farm animals to shapes and things that go, babies and toddlers will love pointing to and naming the different objects. This is the...
    By DK
    Board book
    $1900
    Elsewhere:
    $2100
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Explore
    Maps to pore over, on subjects you'd never expect, compiled with explanatory diagrams and text to form an exciting new style of reference. Maps can help you find your way around more than just places, and knowledge can be shared using more than just words. Inside these pages, you will discover maps of science, history, nature, and space. Find a...
    By DK
    Hardback
    $4100
    Elsewhere:
    $4800
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • World History
    A truly global view of history covering over 350 of the world's most important milestones and key turning points. An essential gift for every history buff, this boldly illustrated book maps out the events that have shaped our world—from the dawn of human civilisation to the present day. A comprehensive and accessible guide to the history of human civilisation, World...
    By DK
    Hardback
    $4400
    Elsewhere:
    $4800
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • RHS Encyclopedia of Garden Design
    Extensive design inspiration backed up with practical content, including step-by-step instructions on how to build garden structures and planting techniques. Do you long to create the garden of your dreams? Turn ideas into reality with this brand new edition of the classic design bible. Whatever the size of your garden space, and whether starting with a blank canvas or renewing...
    By DK
    Hardback
    $6800
    Elsewhere:
    $7500
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Animals
    A next-generation animal encyclopedia bursting with breathtaking photography and packed with the topics kids love most. Experience the world's most incredible animals in one amazing book. Like the hugely successful Eyewitness series itself, Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Animals includes all the topics children most want to read about. The world's most amazing animals are here, from tiny ants to the mighty...
    By DK
    Hardback
    $4800
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Ancient Greece
    A five-star guided tour of the ancient Greek civilisation. Embark upon a fascinating journey through ancient Greece - from its rise and fall to its lasting legacy throughout the Western world. Spanning more than 3,000 years, Ancient Greece explores the tumultuous history of this glorious empire in vivid detail - from its Minoan and Mycenaean origins to the apogee of...
    By DK
    Hardback
    $6600
    Elsewhere:
    $7500
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Super Simple Chemistry
    Packed with all the core curriculum topics, this book for kids aged 12 and over is ideal for home and school learning. A fantastic aid for coursework, homework, and test revision, this completely comprehensive guide to Key Stages 3 and 4, and the entire GCSE curriculum, makes chemistry crystal clear and will have you exam-ready in no time. Each topic...
    By DK
    Paperback
    $3200
    Backorder
    Ships early October

More from Business & Entrepreneurship

View all
  • How To Be Wrong
    Sometimes the only way to be right is to get comfortable with being wrong. Most startup advice is dangerously misguided. The mythology of the lone genius founder, the obsession with capital raising, and the theatre of startup ecosystems lead countless ventures astray. Drawing on two decades at the heart of New Zealand's most successful technology companies – Trade Me, Xero,...
    By Rowan Simpson
    Paperback
    $3600
    Elsewhere:
    $3999
    (1)
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Roadmap to Property Success
    Ready to ditch the 9-to-5 and build lasting wealth through property? In Roadmap to Property Success, seasoned investor and coach Steve Goodey shares the exact strategies that helped him – and thousands of Kiwis – build sustainable property portfolios from scratch. With real-life lessons, hard-won wisdom, and zero sugar-coating, this is your no-BS guide to property investing in New Zealand....
    By Steve Goodey
    Paperback
    $3199
    Elsewhere:
    $3999
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Shoe Dog
    Shoe Dog by Phil Knight is a riveting memoir that unveils the remarkable journey behind the creation of Nike, one of the world's most iconic and successful brands. Phil Knight's story begins in 1962, when fresh out of business school, he embarks on a daring entrepreneurial adventure with a radical premise: to import high-quality, low-cost athletic shoes from Japan. Armed...
    By Phil Knight
    Paperback
    $2400
    Elsewhere:
    $2899
    (1)
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Business Made Simple
    Business Made Simple by Donald Miller is an essential guide for anyone looking to elevate their career and create a profitable business. This practical book offers sixty daily readings, each accompanied by insightful videos, designed to help professionals and business owners gain a clear understanding of how successful businesses operate. Rather than relying on theoretical knowledge, Miller shares actionable strategies...
    By Donald Miller
    Paperback
    $2600
    Elsewhere:
    $3000
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
    In The Five Dysfunctions of a Team Patrick Lencioni once again offers a leadership fable that is as enthralling and instructive as his first two best-selling books, The Five Temptations of a CEO and The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive. This time, he turns his keen intellect and storytelling power to the fascinating, complex world of teams. Kathryn Petersen,...
    By Patrick M. Lencioni
    Hardback
    $4299
    Elsewhere:
    $5199
    (1)
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Tim's Pick Tim's Pick
    Good To Great
    Good to Great by Jim Collins is an authoritative guide that investigates what takes a company from mere mediocrity to exceptional greatness. This acclaimed work is based on a five-year research project comparing teams that made that leap to those that didn’t. Collins and his research team examined financial performance, management practices, and corporate culture to distill the essential factors...
    By Jim Collins
    Hardback
    $5400
    Elsewhere:
    $6000
    (3)
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • This Is Strategy
    From Seth Godin, one of the world's most influential business thinkers and bestselling author of This is Marketing, comes an essential guide to thinking strategically in a complex, ever-changing world."With his signature clarity and brevity, the marketing maven presents memorable, practical advice for making smarter plans." —Adam Grant, author of Think AgainIn this unique and thought-provoking book, Godin shares insights on...
    By Seth Godin
    Paperback
    $3150
    Elsewhere:
    $3999
    (1)
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Tim's Pick Tim's Pick
    Zero to One
    Zero to One by Blake Masters and Peter Thiel is a ground-breaking and thought-provoking examination of innovation and what it takes for a new company to prosper. Written by Peter Thiel, the co-founder of one of the most successful tech start-ups in history, this book provides a fresh perspective on how to build a valuable and unique enterprise in a...
    By Blake Masters and Peter Thiel
    Paperback
    $2500
    Elsewhere:
    $3000
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • Tim's Pick Tim's Pick
    Blue Ocean Strategy, Expanded Edition
    Blue Ocean Strategy, Expanded Edition by W. Chan Kim and Renée A. Mauborgne is an essential guide for anyone looking to transform their business strategies and leap into untapped market spaces. This acclaimed book illustrates how companies can break free from the traditional war of competition and instead, create their own "blue oceans" of uncontested market space. The authors delve...
    By W. Chan Kim and Rene A. Mauborgne
    Hardback
    $7400
    (1)
    Available
    Ships in 2-3 weeks
  • The Toyota Way, Second Edition: 14 Management Principles from the World's Greatest Manufacturer
    Explore the enlightened path to transformational business success with the updated and expanded edition of Jeffrey Liker's acclaimed work, The Toyota Way, Second Edition: 14 Management Principles from the World's Greatest Manufacturer. Delve into the legendary business philosophy that has placed Toyota at the pinnacle of global manufacturing excellence. In this highly anticipated update, Jeffrey Liker refines and broadens the...
    By Jeffrey Liker
    Hardback
    $8500
    (1)
    Available
    Ships in 2-3 weeks
  • High Output Management
    High Output Management by Andrew S. Grove is a legendary business book and a Silicon Valley staple. Written by the former chairman and CEO of Intel, it offers invaluable insights into the art of managing and running a successful company. This practical handbook provides guidance for navigating real-life business scenarios and serves as a powerful manifesto that has the potential...
    By Andrew S. Grove
    Paperback
    $3200
    Elsewhere:
    $3700
    In Stock
    Ships Monday
  • How to Grow Your Small Business
    The Wall Street Journal Bestseller For so many entrepreneurs, running a small business ended up looking different than they imagined. They’re stressed, discouraged, and not confident in their plan for growth. In How to Grow Your Small Business, Donald Miller gives entrepreneurs a 6-step plan to grow their businesses so they produce dependable, predictable results. Using the exact steps you’ll...
    By Donald Miller
    Paperback
    $2900
    Elsewhere:
    $3500
    In Stock
    Ships Monday

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 100,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.

Business & Entrepreneurship lists from the team

Explore our curated lists from our heroes to find your next read!

The Latest at Book Hero

View all