How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact

In today's rapidly changing world, it's more important than ever to be able to take the lead. Whether you're in the workplace, in your community, or in your personal life, there are countless opportunities to make a difference. But what does it mean to be a leader? And how can you develop the skills and qualities you need to lead effectively?

In this book, you'll learn:

• The seven essential qualities of effective leaders
• How to overcome the challenges of leadership
• How to create a vision and inspire others to follow you
• How to build a team and delegate effectively
• How to make tough decisions and take action

Whether you're a seasoned leader or you're just starting out on your journey, this book will give you the tools and insights you need to take the lead, play bigger, and multiply your impact.

Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact

by Liz Wiseman

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	9723 KB
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Print length	:	341 pages
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There are many different qualities that can make a good leader. But there are seven essential qualities that all effective leaders share:

1. Vision. Leaders have a clear vision for the future and they are able to articulate that vision to others.
2. Integrity. Leaders are honest, ethical, and trustworthy. They keep their promises and they do what they say they are going to do.
3. Courage. Leaders are not afraid to take risks and they are willing to stand up for what they believe in.
4. Decisiveness. Leaders are able to make tough decisions and they are not afraid to take action.
5. Empathy. Leaders are able to understand and relate to the needs of others. They are compassionate and they care about the people they lead.
6. Communication. Leaders are able to communicate effectively with others. They are able to clearly articulate their thoughts and ideas, and they are able to listen to and understand the views of others.
7. Humility. Leaders are not afraid to admit when they are wrong. They are willing to learn from their mistakes and they are always looking for ways to improve themselves.

Leadership can be a challenging journey. There are many obstacles that leaders can face, including:

• Self-doubt. Leaders often face self-doubt and insecurity. They may question their abilities and they may worry about whether they are good enough to lead.
• Fear of failure. Leaders are often afraid of failure. They may be afraid of making mistakes or of letting others down.
• Lack of support. Leaders may not always have the support they need from their colleagues, their superiors, or their followers.
• Burnout. Leaders can often feel overwhelmed and stressed. They may work long hours and they may neglect their personal lives.

Despite these challenges, it is possible to overcome them and become an effective leader. In this chapter, you'll learn:

• How to overcome self-doubt and insecurity
• How to deal with fear of failure
• How to build a support network
• How to avoid burnout

One of the most important things a leader can do is create a vision for the future. A vision is a clear and compelling picture of what the future could be like if everyone worked together to achieve it.

A good vision is:

• Clear. It is easy to understand and it is not ambiguous.
• Compelling. It is something that people want to achieve and it is something that they are willing to work for.
• Realistic. It is achievable and it is not something that is impossible to reach.

Once you have created a vision, you need to be able

Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact

by Liz Wiseman

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	9723 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	341 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

FREE