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Part VI: The Truth About Getting Things Done
by Dr. Karen Otazo
The Truth About Being a Leader...and Nothing But the Truth
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Praise for The Truth About Being a Leader... And Nothing But the Truth
Foreword
Part I: The Truth About Assuming A Leadership Position
Truth 1. More-Responsible Roles Require More Mental "Bandwidth"
Truth 2. Inheriting an Assistant Requires Reeducation
Truth 3. Staffing Your Leadership Office: Your Assistant Plays a Vital Role
Truth 4. The Gaps in Your Work Habits Show Up When You Move Up
Truth 5. A Resource-Based View of Your Organization Goes Beyond the Numbers
Part II: The Truth About Effective Leadership Styles
Truth 6. Soft-Spoken Leadership Requires Stamina
Truth 7. Bullshit Makes Good Fertilizer—Just Watch Your Step
Truth 8. Player/Coach Is a Tricky Role, So Make Sure That You Do Both Well
Truth 9. Caring Leaders Treat Their Teams Like Family
Truth 10. Innovation Requires Preparation
Part III: The Truth About What You Say As a Leader
Truth 11. Match Your Leadership Message to Your Audience
Truth 12. Impactful Leaders Speak Simply
Truth 13. Sound Bites Need to Sizzle
Truth 14. Your Tone of Voice Should Command Attention
Truth 15. Names Matter to People, So Get Them Right
Truth 16. "Coming Attractions" Get Others Tuned in to Your Message
Part IV: The Truth About Leadership Vision
Truth 17. What's the Big Idea? Bring Your Guiding Rules into Everyday Organizational Life
Truth 18. Stories Help Make Change Clear
Truth 19. Playing Out The Tape Helps Others Prepare for the Future
Truth 20. Leaders Frame The Discussion
Part V: The Truth About Leadership Presence and Power
Truth 21. A Leader Is Always "On"
Truth 22. Choose Your Battles Carefully
Truth 23. Your Stress Ripples Across The Organization
Truth 24. Let Your Energy Be Like Fine Champagne—Not Too Bubbly or Flat
Truth 25. You Need to "Read" Like a Leader in the Blink of an Eye
Truth 26. Good Leadership Is The Wise Use of Power
Part VI: The Truth About Getting Things Done
Truth 27. Often The Best Decision Is Empowering Someone Else To Decide
Truth 28. Adjust Your Leadership Style To Fit The Employee
Truth 29. No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
Truth 30. The Structure Is Not The Organization, Just As The Map Is Not The Territory
Truth 31. Coming In From The Outside? Pay Your Dues!
Truth 32. Delegation Is a Confidence Game
Part VII: The Truth About Motivating And Inspiring Your Team
Truth 33. Questions Unite; Answers Divide
Truth 34. Feedback Is The Best Kind Of Criticism
Truth 35. You Have More Than The Carrot And The Stick
Truth 36. Quick Coaching Keeps Your Team on Course
Truth 37. Little Things Mean a Lot
Part VIII: The Truth About Molding Your Team
Truth 38. A Leader Cares Passionately About Developing People
Truth 39. Succession Planning Ensures Your Bench Strength
Truth 40. Your Team Is Key to Your Success, So Vet Them Well
Truth 41. Dedicate Your Coaching Time Where It Does The Most Good
Truth 42. Awkward Discussions Are Tough; Play Offense, Not Defense
Part IX: The Truth About Your Leadership Reputation
Truth 43. Ideas Come Across Differently With Different Media
Truth 44. You Can't Hide The Sun With Your Hand: Be Honest
Truth 45. Spouses and Partners Must Be on Their Best Behavior
Truth 46. You Don't Get Your Meat Where You Get Your Potatoes
Truth 47. Don't Get Tangled in the Grapevine
Part X: The Truth About Your Connections
Truth 48. You Can't Microwave Your Leadership Relationships
Truth 49. Your Network Is Your Lifeline to Influence and Information
Truth 50. Peers and Power Are a Potent Mix
Truth 51. It's Lonely at the Top; Keep It That Way
Truth 52. Trust and Loyalty Are Long-Term Goals
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