Publisher's Synopsis
Have you ever wondered what foundational attributes are essential for overcoming your career giants, withstanding the storms, and enjoying the journey?
The purpose is to provide students, leaders (aspiring or current), executives, and health-care providers at all levels a practical guide for transitioning from obscurity to the leadership limelight. This is an overview of what colleges, universities, and internal organizational development programs don't tell you.
Many leaders are unprepared for their journey, don't understand the process and are overcome by the giants. Essentially, set up for failure.
Conquering the Giants: A Quick Guide for Leaders to Win the Battles and the Wars Along the Career Journey is a survival guide and insight as to how to enjoy the journey, survive in crocodile-infested waters, mitigate risks (i.e., giants), and succeed as leaders.
Focal points include
The Power of Influence
Leadership Influence: Peace Through Strength
The Ideal Executive Sponsor: Leading from the Front
The Perfect Storm--When Organizational Norms and Core Values Clash
Cultural Tug-of-War: Push versus Pull
Relationship Management 101: The Value of Trust
Grooming the Next-Gen Health-care Leader
The Case for an Integrated Skillset: Improvement Outcomes Win Over Political Savvy
Leveraging Talent for Optimal Success: A Leader's Guide for Selecting the Right Organization
Career Tollgates: Times and Seasons for Next Level Leadership
The Final Pearl: Signs of Leadership Regression
