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Quiet Leadership

Six Steps to Transforming Performance at Work
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Quiet Leadership by David Rock explores how leaders can effectively manage and maximise their teams’ potential using neuroscience principles. It presents a framework for improving thinking and performance through subtle, yet powerful techniques without the need for authoritative commands.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in leadership strategies that focus on empowering others through thoughtful, neuroscience-backed approaches. It offers practical techniques for enhancing communication and decision-making, perfect for anyone looking to lead more effectively and create positive change in their team or organisation.

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Quiet Leadership

Quiet leaders are masters at bringing out the best performance in others. They improve the thinking of people around them - improving the way their brains process information - without telling anyone what to do. This book provides a brain-based approach that helps executives and managers improve their own and their colleagues' performance.

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In Quiet Leadership, David Rock delves into the intricate process of enhancing the performance of employees by tackling one of the greatest challenges: changing their thinking patterns. Through insightful and practical advice, Rock introduces a revolutionary brain-based approach to leadership that prioritises understanding and leveraging the power of the human brain. Encompassing the latest research in neuroscience, this book provides leaders with the tools to bring about substantial and lasting change in their teams and organisations.

Rock's profound understanding of human behaviour is evident as he guides readers through a six-step strategy designed to foster significant improvements in productivity, morale, and job satisfaction. This method isn't just about improving individual performance; it’s about creating an environment where employees can thrive and feel genuinely engaged. Whether you are a seasoned executive, a busy manager, or an aspiring leader, Quiet Leadership delivers techniques that can be seamlessly integrated into your daily routine, promoting a more collaborative and effective workplace.

As a renowned coach, speaker, and consultant, David Rock has spent years refining his approach to leadership and performance enhancement. He argues compellingly that if businesses expect employees to think creatively and decisively, it’s imperative to understand the complexities of the brain – the very organ driving their work. By emphasising the importance of mental processes, Rock helps leaders tap into the full cognitive potential of their teams.

Quiet Leadership stands out not just for its innovative ideas but for its practical applicability. The six steps Rock outlines aren't theoretical concepts; they are actionable practices that leaders can implement immediately. These steps revolve around improving communication, fostering positive reinforcement, encouraging autonomy, and nurturing a culture of continuous learning and feedback.

Whether you are grappling with disengaged employees or seeking new ways to inspire your team, Quiet Leadership offers a refreshing perspective on leadership. It champions a more empathetic, brain-centred approach to leading people, which promises transformative results for both leaders and their teams. Embrace the insights from David Rock’s extensive experience and start your journey towards becoming a quiet leader today.

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Quiet Leadership is praised for its practical approach, including exercises for key concepts. It is seen as instrumental in improving others' thinking and performance. Leaders find it essential, especially when facing challenges in motivating their teams. The book is also recognised for integrating recent neuroscience discoveries into management practices.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780060835910

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 December 2007

Country: United States

Imprint: Harper Business

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 218g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

David Rock is a consultant and leadership coach who advises corporations around the world. The author of Coaching with the Brain in Mind, Quiet Leadership, and Personal Best, he is the CEO of Results Coaching Systems, a leading global consulting and coaching organization. He is on the advisory board of the international business school CIMBA and the cofounder of the NeuroLeadership Institute and Summit. He lives in Sydney, Australia, and New York City.

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