Leadership is a critical skill that carries major consequences in today's business world. The team leader's biggest headaches are deciding what problems need to be fixed and then determining how to fix them. Applying resources and effort to the WRONG problem can result in loss of market share, competitive edge, and profitability. Selecting the correct problem to fix requires that the leader sees and understands the complexities of how his work group is operating and also knows how to make the needed changes.Leadership INSIGHT has been designed to "open your eyes" and:1. Allow you to see what is happening in your team situation2. Understand what it means and3. Select not only the correct problem to work on, but also the correct way to intervene. After decades of working with senior executives in companies ranging from Fortune 100s to start-ups, Dr. Rosner, an organizational psychologist and a team leadership expert, reveals the twelve most significant concepts in seeing, understanding, and changing people's behavior in the workplace. This "how to" book emphasizes discovering, understanding, and building your practical skills so that they can be used immediately to improve your leadership ability.This book allows you to see what has always been happening in your work group. Dr. Rosner explains why you never saw it before and shows you how to practice these new skills until you become proficient in their use. Al H., president of a long-time corporate client of Dr. Rosner, says, "I read the book over the weekend. When I held my next senior executive team meeting on Monday, I was almost overwhelmed by all the things I could see and understand. After a while, I realized that the meeting was pretty typical for us, but those 'typical' behaviors suddenly had new meaning for me. What an eye-opening experience."Dr. Rosner personally promises that, if you read and apply these concepts, you will be rewarded with: - A clearer picture of your team and how it works- A better understanding of why your team does what it does- A systematic approach to leading more effectively to bring about desired changes- Greater peace of mind and confidence in your leadership skillsWhy wait another day to start becoming the kind of team leader your team deserves? Isn't it time to stop wondering why your last leadership attempt didn't have the desired effect? Instead, you can be the kind of team leader who others describe as "always focusing on the right problem" and "having the knack of moving her team in the right direction." You can become the team leader that others look up to and hope to emulate.The leadership concepts presented in this book are proven means that will produce more effective teams and long-lasting results. Organizational psychologists have been taught these concepts since that field began. Dr. Rosner has translated them into a form that current and future leaders can understand and implement immediately.Each chapter will give you new insights into more effective team leadership. Suggested exercises will solidify your learnings and allow you to practice your new skills while you are leading the team. Leadership is not solely determined by genes Leadership is not an inborn set of personality traits Instead, it is a set of skills to be learned and honed into sharp tools. Get started now in becoming the kind of leader you always wanted to be.
