Leading with Courage: Daily Reminders for the Decision Maker

By Matthew White and Judith Bell

Even the greatest leaders get distracted by the less meaningful details of daily life and lose sight of what is important. At their worst, we see leaders get way off course and rationalize unethical or illegal activity, and at their best, we see leaders distracted by the day-to-day minutia, losing sight of the dynamic vision that drives their success. They need a quick reminder to serve as a "true north" and keep on track.

Leading with Courage: Daily Reminders for the Decision Maker is an opportunity to spend a few minutes in the busy day reminding yourself of the personal and professional things that matter and the impact your decisions have on others.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Mar 16, 2016
• ISBN: 9781512716214

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

PART 1 TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF

1 • Live a Balanced Life

2 • Trust Yourself

3 • Develop Yourself

4 • Be a Leader

5 • Value Innovation

6 • Beware Self-Deception

7 • Embrace Ethics

8 • Learn from Failure

9 • Pay it Forward

10 • Lead Your Family Business Well

PART 2 BUILD A GREAT TEAM

11 • Be Confident

12 • Learn to Listen

13 • Create a Learning Environment

14 • Develop Your Employees

15 • Cultivate a Positive Attitude

16 • Become a Great Team Leader

17 • Practice Good Decision Making

18 • Lead Through Choices and Accountability

19 • Create Partners, Customers and Vendors for Life

FINAL REMINDER

DEDICATION

I dedicate this book to my employees, mentors, clients, and customers---to those who have taught me so much of what is written here.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Thank you to Judith Bell, the world's best coach. Thank you for reading, editing, and adding to my original draft, helping me to bring structure to my flood of thoughts.

Thanks also to Mike Rossman, my college roommate and amazing friend. Thank you for seeing that this book was completed.

Lastly, a special thank you to