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Amplifiers

Author Tom Finegan
Release Date: 2021/09/01
ISBN: 9781119794554
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Discover how to enable strategic change efforts by relying on your best people 

In Amplifiers, entrepreneur and expert management and technology consultant Tom Finegan delivers an insightful new way to think about human behavior in the execution of corporate transformations. Through an exploration of the career journeys of several leaders and analyses of “True Amplifiers” in action, the book demonstrates how to deliver strategic and transformative change by relying on the efforts of key, exemplary followers.  This important book:

  • Explains the different ways that being a true amplifier is experienced by different ethnicities and genders 
  • Describes the “Cell Concept” of amplifiers, and how they interact with other stakeholders of your organization 
  • Discusses the work of amplifiers across global industries and organizations 

Perfect for executives, managers, and other business leaders responsible for change management and strategic execution, Amplifiers also belongs on the bookshelves of anyone who hopes to contribute to or lead organizations as they change direction. 

Table of Contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Introduction
  6. I: Leadership + Followership = Amplifiers
    1. 1 True Amplifiers
    2. Note
    3. 2 Leaders Versus Titled Executives
    4. Management Matters
    5. Traditional Leadership
    6. The Charisma Trap
    7. Titled Executives and Bosses
    8. Notes
    9. 3 Followers Versus Subordinates
    10. Subordinates
    11. Followership Explained
    12. The Lone Nut
    13. Notes
  7. II: Finding and Developing Amplifiers
    1. 4 Finding and Developing Leaders, Followers, and Amplifiers
    2. Defining Leadership, Followership, and Amplifiers for Your Organization
    3. Finding Amplifiers
    4. Developing Amplifiers
    5. Developing Amplifier Skills
    6. Case Study on Amplifier Development
    7. Notes
    8. 5 Total Talent and Amplifier Cells
    9. Scope of Talent
    10. The Continuum of Talent
    11. Amplifier Impact on Total Talent
    12. The Amplifier Cell and the Power of Three
    13. Amplifiers' Impact on Changing Work Patterns
    14. Challenges Facing Companies Today
    15. Virtual Work and Managing Remote Work Groups
    16. Impact of Technology Innovation on How Work Gets Done
    17. The Gig Economy and the Side Hustle
    18. Career Loyalty in the New Generation of Employees
    19. Notes
    20. 6 Leadership Styles, Motives, and Traits
    21. Leadership Styles
    22. Leadership Motives
    23. Leadership Traits
    24. Notes
    25. 7 Followership Styles, Motives, and Traits
    26. Followership Styles
    27. Followership Motives
    28. Followership Traits
    29. Note
    30. 8 Amplifier Styles, Motives, and Traits
    31. Amplifier Styles
    32. Amplifier Motives
    33. Amplifier Traits
    34. Notes
  8. III: Amplifiers in Action
    1. 9 Amplifying Corporate Strategy
    2. Necessary Ingredients for a Successful Transformation
    3. Energy
    4. Flexibility Versus Focus
    5. Funding
    6. Organizational (Re)alignment
    7. Resources
    8. Time
    9. Amplifier Impact on Corporate Strategy
    10. Notes
    11. 10 Amplifying Change Management
    12. Changing the Mix
    13. Tasks
    14. Behaviors
    15. Styles
    16. Inclusiveness of Thoughts and Ideas
    17. Motives
    18. Mindset
    19. Culture
    20. Notes
    21. 11 Amplifying Corporate Racial Justice
    22. Actions Leaders and Amplifiers Can Take to Advance Corporate Racial Justice
    23. Taking It to the Next Level
    24. Echo Chambers, Impact on Corporate Racial Justice
    25. Notes
    26. 12 Amplifying Life
  9. Recommended Readings
  10. Acknowledgments
  11. About the Author
  12. Index
  13. End User License Agreement
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