Leading From the Front : No-Excuse Leadership Tactics for Women
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Book Description
Marine Corps confidence without the boot camp As successful consultants teaching leadership to women in the workforce, Angie Morgan and Courtney Lynch have seen that women face particular challenges in feeling comfortable at work--and making their environment work for them. Leading from the Front draws from the authors' combined 18 years of training in the Marine Corps to teach women how to take control of their environments-;both professionally and personally. They reveal 10 key practices that turn women into leaders and improve their decision making, focus, and performance. Set an example: Everything you do reflects the type of person you are Think fast: Timeliness is often more important than accuracy No excuses: Accept responsibility before you place blame Be a caretaker first: Take care of and support those you lead Don't overreact: Learn to contemplate a situation before determining the best courseof action Avoid drama: Aviate, navigate, and communicate to deal with crisis Believe you can: Courage + Perseverance + Initiative + Integrity = Success No tears: Don't cry over anything that can't or won't cry over you No apologies: Say only you're sorry when you're at fault Be you: Lead as you are and use your unique strengths
About the Author
Angie Morgan and Courtney Lynch are cofounders of Lead Star, a consulting firm focused on the leadership development of women in leading corporations, law firms, nonprofits, colleges and universities. Their clients include Wal-Mart, Burger King, Sodexho and Cardinal Health. They have also been guests on CNBC, CNNfn, and FOX News. Their efforts with Lead Star have also been noted in publications ranging from The New York Times to Fast Company magazine. More information on Lead Star can be found at www.leadingfromthefront.com.
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