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- Did you know that the latest research in psychology reveals leadership secrets that go far beyond basic management skills?
- Have you ever wondered why even the most experienced leaders struggle during times of conflict, and what science says they should be doing differently?
- What if you could apply the same hidden psychological theories used by famous leaders to transform how you manage your team every day?
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Key Takeaways from What You Don't Know about Leadership, But Probably Should
- Learn how admitting your own ignorance and trusting your team's expertise can make you a highly respected leader in today's democratic work environments.
- Discover why the mere presence of a mobile phone stifles empathy, and how establishing device-free meetings drastically improves team communication.
- Master the three critical attributes shared by all great leaders: self-confidence, a proactive spirit, and the relational capacity to inspire true loyalty.
- Understand the destructive power of hubris and why unchecked overconfidence is the most common downfall of poor leaders throughout history.
- Find out how toxic workplace leadership creates a ripple effect that directly triggers conflict, stress, and frustration in employees' personal lives at home.
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What You Don't Know about Leadership, But Probably Should — Full Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Recommendation
Chapter 2: Strong leaders acknowledge their ignorance and respect their team members’ expertise.
Chapter 3: Effective leaders grasp the power of meaningful communication, so forbid mobile phones in all meeting rooms.
Chapter 4: Great leaders share three traits, but poor leaders tend to often share one common failing.
Chapter 5: Bad leadership at work has damaging consequences at home.
Chapter 6: The best leaders build trust and ensure staff feel cared for and truly valued.
Chapter 7: Effective, stress-free leaders remain calm and confident under pressure, avoiding worries about things entirely beyond their control.
What You Don't Know about Leadership, But Probably Should Summary & Overview
What You Don’t Know about Leadership, But Probably Should (2018) takes the latest research and psychological theories from the field of leadership science and explains how individuals can apply them to their daily work life. Using examples from famous leaders of all kinds, the author gives tips on how any leader can more effectively manage a team during times of conflict and stress.
Who Should Listen to What You Don't Know about Leadership, But Probably Should?
- People interested in workplace psychology
- Anyone wishing to improve their leadership skills
- Students of business management
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