Jo Owen

'Take your dream, read this, and let it fly.' JO YOULE OBE, CEO of Missing People The world can be a challenging place. It is often tempting to say ‘why doesn’t someone do something about it?’ But why shouldn’t that ‘someone’ be you? You don’t have to be rich, powerful or a genius to make a profound and lasting difference...

If you're an aspirational manager, how can you up your game, so that you become a great leader? Many people get promoted because they are good managers. But when they get into a leadership role, they struggle. And in today's world, it's never been truer that what got you to being a good manager won't necessarily provide you with the...

Wherever they are in their career, this guide provides professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the basic building blocks of effective leadership and management. For all professionals, knowledge of the key elements of high-quality leadership is vital. Whether they are existing managers, taking on additional managerial responsibilities, or looking ahead to their career goals, having a strong foundation is crucial....

You are living proof that you are already a smart thinker – you’ve navigated life well enough to have survived so far. From the author of Smart Leadership, Smart Thinking gives you the tools to be an even smarter thinker so that you can thrive, not just survive, in a challenging world. Smart Thinking focuses on common thinking challenges –...

The best leaders are born, not made. The best leaders are always in control. The best leaders are those with the highest IQs. But are they really? The thinking about what makes the greatest leaders is increasingly muddled by stereotypes, false promises, and pseudo-science. The best leaders rely on fact, not fads. Myths of Leadership blasts away the fluff and...

Featuring everything you need to know about being an effective leader, The Leadership Skills Handbook will help you develop signature strengths and accelerate leadership success. The Leadership Skills Handbook gives you the 100 essential tools you need to be an outstanding leader. Taking you beyond just theory, it shows you what works in real life, in a concise, easy-to-follow format....