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Leadership Agility

Five Levels of Mastery for Anticipating and Initiating Change
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Leadership Agility by William B. Joiner and Stephen A. Josephs delves into the evolving dynamics of effective leadership, emphasizing the need for leaders to adapt and thrive in complex and rapidly changing environments. It explores how leaders can develop the necessary skills to navigate challenges, inspire their teams, and foster innovation while maintaining a strategic vision. The book outlines a framework for becoming more adaptable and responsive, offering practical insights for those aiming to elevate their leadership capabilities.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in developing flexible and strategic leadership skills in a rapidly changing business environment. It explores how leaders can cultivate agility to make better decisions, inspire innovation, and drive successful transformations within their organisations. Perfect for those in entrepreneurship or management roles looking to enhance their leadership effectiveness and navigate complex challenges with greater ease.

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Leadership Agility is the master competency needed for sustained success in today's complex, fast-paced business environment. Richly illustrated with stories based on original research and decades of work with clients, this groundbreaking book identifies five levels that leaders move through in developing their agility.

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Leadership Agility is the master competency needed for sustained success in today’s complex, fast-paced business environment. Richly illustrated with stories based on original research and decades of work with clients, this groundbreaking book identifies five levels that leaders move through in developing their agility.

Significantly, only 10% have mastered the level of agility needed for consistent effectiveness in our turbulent era of global competition. Written in an engaging, down-to-earth style, this book not only provides a map that guides readers in identifying their current level of agility. It also provides practical advice and concrete examples that show managers and leadership development professionals how they can bring greater agility to the initiatives they take every day.

Series: Jossey-Bass Leadership Series

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Leadership Agility by William B. Joiner and Stephen A. Josephs receives praise for offering insightful and comprehensive analysis, emphasising practical strategies for enhancing leadership capabilities. It is recognised for its detailed examination of adaptability in leadership contexts.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780787979133

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 November 2006

Country: United States

Imprint: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.

Illustration: Tables: 4 B&W, 0 Color

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 567g

Pages: 336

About the Author

The Authors

Bill Joiner & Stephen Josephs are world-renowned consultants and executive coaches whose clients include Aetna, Corning, Dell, EMC, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, MIT, Sun Microsystems, Sunoco, and Travelers. They are partners in ChangeWise, a leadership and organization development firm with offices in Boston and San Francisco. Bill Joiner is an adjunct faculty member at the Winston Center for Leadership and Ethics at Boston College, and received his doctorate from Harvard University. Stephen Josephs is a master coach with degrees from the University of Massachusetts, Harvard University, Antioch College, and Clark University.

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