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Overview
Trust in the leaders of organizations—whether large or small, for-profit or non-profit, government or private—is of critical importance. Highlighting the centrality of trust to leadership, Inspiring Trust: Strategies for Effective Leadership presents ten proven methods that will enable readers to quickly gain the trust of those they lead. Written by a management consultant who has studied a wide variety of organizations, the book presents the author's findings from observing and working with some of America's best enterprises. The author explains how effective leadership involves enrolling and enfranchising others, which only occurs as a result of trusting the leader's competence and character; and offers specific practical advice on what to do to enhance trust—as well as what not to do.
The chapters outline in detail specific techniques that have proved effective for getting others "on board" with a leader's vision, mission, goals, strategies, and tactics. The text also explains the five key drivers of high performance and the five core dimensions of interpersonal effectiveness. Aimed at aspiring managers of any age, this book explains how to move potential followers from superficial compliance to genuine alignment, resulting in internalization of the executive, manager, or supervisor's vision, mission, and goals.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781440833571 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Publication date: | 09/30/2014 |
| Pages: | 240 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.20(w) x 9.40(h) x 1.00(d) |
About the Author
Table of Contents
To the Reader xi
Acknowledgments xv
1 The Centrality of Trust to Leadership 1
2 Axes of Trust: Competence and Character 14
Part I Foundations for Building Trust 21
3 Introduction to the Big Five 23
4 Intellect: Conceptual Thinking and Intuitive Reasoning 28
5 Stability: Mental Organization and Emotional Maturity 42
6 Conscientiousness: Initiative and Goal-Directedness 56
7 Friendliness: Collegiality and Collaboration 65
8 Assertiveness: Flexibility in Leading and Following 79
9 Sample Profiles 92
Part II Leadership and Interpersonal Savvy 101
10 Introduction to Interpersonal Effectiveness 103
11 Insight: Knowing Yourself and Your Impact 110
12 Restraint: Impulse Control and Self-Monitoring 125
13 Nobility: Altruism and Selflessness 140
14 Compassion: Sympathetic Concern and Empathic Understanding 152
15 Persuasiveness: Pathways to Social Power and Influence 165
16 The Big Five, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Leadership Development 184
Appendix 187
Notes 189
Index 195
What People are Saying About This
"This book will prove invaluable to leaders and prospective leaders in fields ranging from business, academia, government and the non-profit sector."
"Having navigated my way up the corporate latter for decades, the trip would have been a lot easier if I had read this book early on. Use it as an ongoing resource."
"Dr. McLemore's keen intellect, intuitive thinking, and decades of experience combine to make him the best person I know to write about trust and leadership. I would especially recommend this book to young professionals."
"A profoundly meaningful work on the art, science, and practice of leadership. It's succinct but comprehensive, and intelligent yet eminently accessible . . . useful to both aspiring leaders and organizations seeking to identify and develop leaders."
"Inspiring Trust combines common sense, academic research, and real-life experience. The result is a persuasive and helpful prescription that leaders and aspiring leaders will find indispensable. Prepare to refer to it frequently."
"I have found Dr. McLemore's five-factor framework to be the best tool available to help me assess, coach, and communicate the need for leaders to inspire trust."
"Inspiring Trust deftly gives organizations a fresh approach to dynamic leadership in an increasingly competitive marketplace."
"A remarkable book. Whether a seasoned leader or just starting on the leadership journey, Inspiring Trust provides the insights and fundamentals you'll need to be successful."
"Clinton McLemore offers practical insights on how trust—and with it leadership—is earned everyday in our workplaces and in our relationships. As he recommends, "mark it up and make it yours."
"Inspiring Trust does a first-rate job of providing practical insights on effective leadership through a focus on trust: what it is, how some people develop it, how to spot it in yourself and in others."
"The strategies outlined by Dr. McLemore will challenge leaders at every level to move beyond natural ability and intellect, toward trustworthy, effective leadership."
"A timely and significant topic for leaders. I like the two axes of trust: competence and character."
"It's rare to find a book that so effectively captures and breaks down the components of leadership. Dr. McLemore analyzes situational dynamics with stories that can add value to anyone's career."
"Trust is a journey and not a destination. This is a great roadmap!"
"Dr. McLemore's wonderful book gives us a blueprint on exactly how to build organizations of the highest trust, greatest impact and most meaningful outcomes."
"Inspiring Trust is easy to read, and full of real-world examples and how-to-do-it tips . . . provides great insight into how to develop and maintain trust in people below, above, and beside you."
"Bravo to Clinton McLemore! Whether you're a young aspiring manager or a veteran of the business world, this book offers practical strategies to improve your effectiveness as a leader."
"Reads like a coach's playbook . . . full of valuable insights and real-life anecdotes . . . a must-read for anyone who manages people."
"A gold mine. Filled with real-life examples, Inspiring Trust helps you turn strategy into practice, and reflects the wisdom gained from decades of helping leaders succeed. Owning this book is like having an executive coach with you at all times."