The Inspirational Leader: How to Motivate, Encourage & Achieve Success
John Adair





Format: Paperback, 208pp.
ISBN: 9780749454784
Publisher: Kogan Page
Pub. Date: March 28, 2009

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Description and Reviews
From The Publisher:

* New title from the author of the classic best-seller "Not Bosses But Leaders"

* Looks at the nature of leadership and how to inspire others to achieve results

* Essential reading for students of business, leaders and aspiring leaders of all backgrounds

John Adair transformed the understanding of how leadership works with his pioneering book "Not Bosses but Leaders". Now he returns with a new title that looks at the nature of leadership and how to encourage and inspire others. As in his earlier book, his views are presented in clear and readable form, as a dialogue with a young business executive who is struggling with the challenges of leadership.

Through this accessible approach John Adair offers guidance on how to develop the confidence and competence to become an inspiring leader. There is no magic formula, but the valuable advice presented here will help any aspiring leader to realize their potential, and feel confident about themselves and the future.


About the Author

John Adair, the world's first Professor of Leadership Studies, is an acknowledged authority on leadership development. The author of many books and articles on leadership, he is one of the very few figures in recent years to have energized the debate as to what effective leadership is all about. He continues to write, teach and consult throughout the world, inspiring new audiences with his timeless vision of leadership.


Table of Contents

Introduction 1 Part 1 The Three Basic Approaches 3 Leadership Characteristics 7 On Enthusiasm 12 Keypoints: Part 1 17 Part 2 The Authority of Knowing 19 Key Leadership Functions 23 Designated Leaders 26 Sharing Decisions 29 Keypoints: Part 2 31 Part 3 Levels of Leadership 33 Practical Wisdom 36 Leaders and Managers 42 The Challenge of Change 45 People Need Leaders 48 Keypoints: Part 3 51 Part 4 Giving and Receiving 53 The Importance of Being Fair 56 The Implicit Contract 59 Triangular Relations 61 What Transforms People 66 Keypoints: Part 4 69 Part 5 Beyond the Call of Duty 71 On Human Nature 73 Spirit Within 75 The Uses of Spirit 79 Keypoints: Part 5 80 Part 6 The Common Task 81 Service to Others 84 Three Great Values 87 A Sense of Purpose 91 On Vision 93 The Need for Challenge 98 Moral Authority 100 Keypoints: Part 6 102 Part 7 Pulling the Threads Together 105 The Parable of Flight 107 Inner Greatness 110 The Effects of Trust 115 Keypoints: Part 7 118 Part 8 The Why Question 119 The Key of Morale 122 What Motivates Individuals 124 The Inspired Moment 127 Keypoints: Part 8 128 Part 9 The Test of Leadership 129 Dealers in Hope 131 A Faith for Leaders 134 Keypoints: Part 9 136 Towards Excellence 137 Notes and References 139 Index 142

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