Leadership Development

The missing link to long-term Lean success! Despite the fact that companies worldwide have adopted Lean production, none has sustained the same levels of excellence as Toyota. Why? Leadership. In The Toyota Way to Lean Leadership, Jeffrey Liker and Gary L. Convis, a former executive V.P. and managing officer of Toyota, help executives and senior managers get employees to refocus their efforts - from simply performing their singular function to continuously improving in collaboration across the organization.

The statistics are sobering: 50% of new leaders are deemed ineffective, and 40% fail within the first 18 months of their role. Fortunately, the path to becoming a successful leader is paved with opportunities for growth and learning. This is a guide that offers a new way forward. Centered around the ICE Method, this book provides practical, actionable strategies for Intention, Collaboration, and Execution that will elevate your skills and maximize your impact as a leader.

Unlock Your Leadership Potential in Just 30 Days. Are you ready to take control of your personal growth, enhance your emotional intelligence, and master the skills of exceptional leadership? Mastering Leadership Development is your comprehensive guide to achieving these goals in less than a month. In this audiobook, you'll discover: A 30-Day Leadership Mastery Plan: A step-by-step guide to becoming the leader you were meant to be. Foundations of Leadership Development: Learn the core principles that underpin effective leadership.

Positive organizational psychology, with its focus on the identification and development of strengths, is a natural ally to executive development and leadership coaching. However, this approach is only just beginning to come to the attention of organizations and consequently, the research base for strength-based coaching is in its early stages of development. Strength-Based Leadership Coaching in Organizations reviews strength-based approaches to positive leadership development and evaluates the evidence for their effectiveness, critically assesses their apparent distinctiveness and more.

After examining the lives of hundreds of historical, biblical, and contemporary leaders, Dr. J. Robert Clinton gained perspective on how leaders develop over a lifetime. By studying the six distinct stages he identifies, you will learn to recognize and respond to God's providential shaping in your life, determine where you are in the leadership development process, identify others with leadership characteristics, and direct the development of future leaders.

Each chapter provides key insights into these leaders’ decision-making, offering practical leadership lessons. Whether you're an executive, entrepreneur, or aspiring leader, this audiobook breaks down the strategies and mindsets behind success in government, business, and beyond.

This book is designed for busy professionals who seek practical, real-world solutions and need them fast. It's not about abstract theories or one-size-fits-all approaches. Instead, it offers personalized strategies, real-world case studies, and engaging self-assessment tools tailored to meet the unique challenges of your work environment.

Authors Eric Geiger (author of the best-selling Simple Church and Creature of the Word) and Kevin Peck argue that churches that consistently produce leaders have strong convictions to develop leaders, healthy cultures for leadership development, and helpful constructs to systematically and intentionally build leaders. All three are essential for leaders to be formed through the ministry of a local church.

Do you want to transition smoothly from an individual contributor to a respected leader? Feeling overwhelmed by new responsibilities or self-doubt? You're not alone. Many aspiring leaders face these challenges, but with the right strategies, you can gain confidence, lead effectively, and inspire your team—no matter the industry.

Whether you’re an aspiring leader, a seasoned executive, or someone passionate about making a positive impact, Leadership Development Decoded offers practical, no-nonsense advice backed by real-world examples and the latest research.

To elevate, leaders need to approach their development differently. They need Vertical Development. Now more than ever, leaders are faced with constant and dramatic change. They need to elevate their capacity to operate effectively amidst stress, pressure, uncertainty, and complexity.

While many aspects of leadership development are similar for women and men, women face different cultural expectations and have different experiences than their male counterparts. Anna Morgan's own experiences in pastoral ministry leadership launched her search for a holistic way to grow the skills, influence, and authority of women who are gifted and called as leaders. This book provides a positive, comprehensive research-based model for developing women in church and ministry leadership. Morgan identifies seven aspects of leadership development that form a woman over her lifetime.

In this must-listen book, Rick takes you on a journey through the challenges that leaders face, sharing his insights and experience gained from years of leadership in various settings. Whether you're just starting out on your leadership journey or looking to improve your skills, The Furnace of Leadership Development offers practical guidance that will help you develop your integrity, build trust, and make tough decisions.

It is very easy to cut all training and development costs (including leadership) in current economic environment with pandemic and no demand as the world is coming to standstill. This audiobook will highlight the key fundamental changes to leadership development post the pandemic, how companies need to address to have pipeline of leaders, and succession planning.

Oui, je le sais, les bons employés sont rares. Alors, pour pallier au manque de ressource, il vous faut souvent exiger davantage de ceux que vous avez encore sur votre liste de paie. Vous leur demandez de se sacrifier. Vous souhaitez qu’ils mettent les bouchés doubles en attendant que de nouveaux employés viennent déposer leur CV. Vous aimeriez qu’ils se sentent plus impliqués et plus responsables.

At its heart, leadership is all about facing new challenges. Whether it’s leading a new team at work, orchestrating a community fundraiser, or starting a business, successful leaders rise to the challenge. But we know that even successful leaders can sometimes feel frustrated, confused, uncertain, or just plain lost. As a result, they start trying to change their circumstances and to motivate the people around them to do more. More trying…followed by more frustration…and confusion.

How to Grow Leaders is a ground-breaking book which sets the record straight on leadership development, the nature of leadership and how it can be taught. John Adair identifies the seven key principles of leadership development, and answers vital questions on how to select, train and educate leaders at team, operational and strategic leadership levels. In doing so he discusses topics such as the manager as leader, how people become leaders, how to manage leadership training, learning to be a strategic leader and training team leaders.

Based on Mark McGregor's 10 Principles of Leadership and Life, Being on Mission tells the story of Michael Weber, the typical, overworked manager, struck down in both his personal and professional life until he arrives at an all-time low. His ensuing transformation begins with the help of two mentors and a powerful leadership training workshop. Michael becomes aware of his situation, takes responsibility for his circumstances and his actions, and acquires the courage to change.

Drawing on key biblical narratives from the early part of the dramatic life of King David, Fighter Fugitive King highlights David's flaws and God’s grace to him as a developing leader. Applicable to the workplace and Christian ministry today, younger men and those mentoring men in spiritual leadership will find it an inspiring and practical read that points to another King, one greater than David. Includes reflection questions at the end of each chapter.

Best-selling author Bill George ( True North) and longtime corporate executive Doug Baker have participated for decades in a unique small group of peers dedicated to personal growth and leadership development. In this book they provide the first practical guide - including detailed instructions, rules, and resources - for anyone to start and manage such a group on their own.