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The Five Graces of Life and Leadership

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In The Five Graces of Life and Leadership, Gary Burnison explores the essential qualities of effective leadership intertwined with personal growth. He delves into the heart of what makes leaders not only succeed professionally but also live meaningful lives. Through stories and insights, the book offers guidance on how empathy, enthusiasm, and humility can transform both organisational impact and personal fulfilment.
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This book may appeal to you if you are interested in exploring the essential qualities that contribute to effective leadership and personal growth. It's ideal for readers looking for insights on how to inspire and empower others while navigating the complexities of business and life. With a focus on both professional and personal development, it provides practical wisdom for becoming a more compassionate and impactful leader.

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The Five Graces of Life and Leadership

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Five simple qualities that capture the essence of outstanding leadership today

In today’s world, leadership is all about establishing community and connectivity so everyone can be part of something bigger than themselves. To have the grace to create this kind of leadership, we need greater self-awareness and genuine connection to others.

In The Five Graces of Life and Leadership, the CEO of the celebrated consulting firm Korn Ferry delivers a meaningful and thought-provoking exploration of leadership, emphasizing the five kinds of grace that leaders absolutely must have to lead their teams in today’s evolving workscape. In the book, you’ll learn how the best leaders make their teams feel comforted, safe, and secure that they’re headed in the right direction.

It includes insightful discussions on each of the five indispensable graces, including:

  • Gratitude—the attitude that elevates our spirits, boosts morale, and lifts our hearts
  • Resilience—the quality that allows us to achieve beyond our wildest dreams
  • Aspiration—the knowledge that we can make tomorrow better than today
  • Courage—the ability to understand and move beyond our fears
  • Empathy—the understanding needed to connect with others from their perspectives

The perfect book for managers, executives, and other business leaders doing their best to lead their teams through some of the most rapidly changing business and social environments we’ve seen in our lifetimes, The Five Graces of Life and Leadership is a can’t-miss book on the human side of leadership at work, at home, and anywhere else.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119864042

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 April 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 221.0mm

Height: 218.0mm

Weight: 703g

Pages: 224

About the Author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Gary Burnison is a New York Times bestselling author and CEO of Korn Ferry, a global organizational consulting firm. He is the author of seven leadership and career advancement books, including Lose the Resume, Land the Job, which The New York Times Book Review said, “breaks down every aspect of job hunting, explaining what matters and what doesn’t.” His most recent book is Leadership U: Accelerating Through the Crisis Curve. Gary is a CNBC contributor and is regularly featured in major media. He is all about helping others exceed their potential.

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