Modern Leadership

Part of being an executive is leading companies to success. As such, when an executive is experiencing extreme and prolonged stress, anxiety, isolation, and depression - what I’m calling “executive loneliness” - they often do nothing to address it for fear of appearing unsuccessful. Not addressing it exacerbates the negative and difficult feelings to the point where it becomes more and more difficult for them to function. It takes a toll on their whole life.

Despite having a desire to succeed, we are so accustomed to working hard to reach our goals and produce results in the workplace, that many of us sacrifice our deeper humanity in the process. This timely book is ideally suited for the current era of anxiety and global upheaval that has awakened us to our collective dissatisfaction with the status quo.

Even though the world has made progress in gender equality, there is still an underrepresentation of women in top positions due to an unconscious gender bias toward women. But it doesn't have to be this way. Things are changing. In this profound book, Sophie Lawrence provides actionable advice for women to use to build a thriving business or a satisfying career and achieve personal fulfillment, without sacrificing their true values or hiding their authentic personalities.

The sun rises, casting a golden hue over the skyscrapers of the business district. Within these towering structures, a plethora of decisions, strategies, and operations unfold daily. From the bustling start-up hub in Silicon Valley to the established boardrooms of Wall Street, two words resonate deeply: leadership and management. These terms, though distinct, form the backbone of organizational success, and their interplay holds the key to navigating the ever-evolving business landscape.

Emotional energy is in many ways our most precious resource. Emotions are the fuel for absolutely everything we say, do, and create, and emotions are directly responsible for the degree of personal and professional success that we enjoy in life. Successful people, no matter their profession or field of interest, all have one key characteristic in common: they are masters of managing their emotional energy. Simply put, they control their emotions, and don’t let their emotions control them.

The best of Peter F. Drucker's articles on management, all in one place. That "management" exists as a concept, a practice, and a profession is largely due to the thinking of Peter F. Drucker. For nearly half a century, he inspired and educated managers—and powerfully shaped the nature of business—with his iconic articles in Harvard Business Review.

Every few weeks in British politics, a columnist will reach for the word ‘unprecedented’ as a cabinet minister resigns or yet another inquiry is called. We have become so accustomed to turmoil that it is impossible to take a breath and see where we are headed. In this magisterial history, respected broadcaster and journalist Steve Richards puts the recent chaos into context and takes a step back to explore ten critical moments that have shaped modern Britain.

The audiobook shows you how to apply each idea to the challenges of the modern workplace and combine it with what you discover about yourself as you delve into your own strengths and weaknesses. You'll develop your own ability to see The Big Picture, connect with members of your organization, foster a meaningful and productive work environment, and steer your corporate ship through any challenge. Skills and experience might land you a leadership position... but they don't make you a true leader.

As a leader, you are responsible for defining what your team should be striving toward, keeping them a small, yet close and effective bunch, setting a compelling direction for them, and getting them to buy into your journey toward collective success. So, how exactly do you do just that? “The Mighty Modern Manager” shows you all the tools, tips, and insights you need to bridge the gap and become a more effective leader! In this game-changing guide, you will learn how to overcome leadership challenges and succeed as an exemplary leader with the right mindsets, skills, tools, and practices!

The image of modern corporations has been shaped by a focus on profits over people and the environment, but this approach to capitalism is no longer viable. We are at an inflection point where business must take the lead in healing the crises of our time. The Healing Organization shows how corporations can become healing forces.

America has been through the biggest financial crisis since the great Depression, unemployment numbers are frightening, median wages have been flat since the 1970s, and it is common to expect that things will get worse before they get better. Certainly, the multidecade stagnation is not yet over. How will we get out of this mess?

Even in the months before his death, Peter Drucker was thinking in innovative ways about management - in a world transforming before his eyes. He requested a series of meetings with Elizabeth Haas Edersheim to explain his ideas, and this insightful, practical work is the result. The Definitive Drucker provides visions, concepts, and advice that will help you steer your company or nonprofit through the turmoil and unpredictability of business today.

This biography of educational activist and Black studies forerunner Bertha Maxwell-Roddey examines a life of remarkable achievements and leadership in the desegregated South. Sonya Ramsey modernizes the nineteenth-century term "race woman" to describe how Maxwell-Roddey and her peers turned hard-won civil rights and feminist milestones into tangible accomplishments in North Carolina and nationwide from the late 1960s to the 1990s.

From Plato to Plutarch, Shakespeare to Churchill, Machiavelli to Melville, Jane Austen to Carl Jung, Pericles to Peter Drucker and many more - here are the best leadership ideas of the past 25 centuries. You don't need a big title or a business degree in order to lead with impact. What you need is practical wisdom: the insight, judgment and strength of character that all great leaders have but that most business schools and corporate workshops don't teach.

In an era where the complexity and fluidity of modern organizations surpass traditional frameworks, "Leading Beyond the Modern: Metamodern Strategies for Contemporary Business" offers a groundbreaking approach to leadership. Rooted in post-postmodernism, also known as Metamodernism or Digimodernism, this book transcends the skepticism of postmodernism while embracing its valuable insights.

Leadership is more important than ever in today's rapidly changing business world. This audiobook bundle will help you develop the skills and insights you need to succeed as a leader in the modern workplace. In The Key to Modern Leadership Success, you'll learn the essential skills and strategies for leading in today's fast-paced, constantly evolving business environment. Boosting Your Leadership EQ takes a deeper dive into emotional intelligence and its role in effective leadership.

Rising to the challenges of corporate culture and leadership can feel like an impossible challenge, especially when you're striving to align your team with the company’s core values. Guess what? Creating a thriving, motivated, and resilient organization that aligns fully with your corporate vision is entirely achievable. This book is your roadmap for realizing that vision. Drawing from years of hands-on experience, the author shares insights and strategies as someone who has been in your position and understands exactly what it takes to transform your organization.

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, global interconnectedness, and unprecedented challenges, "Leading with Resilience: Mastering the Art of Adaptive Leadership in the Modern World" emerges as a vital guide for current and aspiring leaders. This insightful book delves into the heart of what it takes to lead effectively in today's complex and ever-evolving landscape.

Named the number one business book of 2016 by The Globe and Mail, Cort Dial's award-winning debut Heretics to Heroes: A Memoir on Modern Leadership proves that peak business performance is achieved by not by stifling humanity, but by embracing it.

What is Servant Leadership, and how can it transform company culture? How does Servant Leadership relate to Agile and Scrum methods? How can leaders inspire and empower their organization? The Balancing Act: Servant Leadership in the Modern Workplace answers these questions. From its philosophical beginnings to its application in various fields: the military, business, and even industries where you wouldn't expect.