Eliciting Excellence: Bringing Out the Best in People

by Michael Beck

Overview

Eliciting excellence is the essence of exceptional leadership. Everyone accepts that good leadership is important, but rarely is the question raised as to why and how good leadership makes a difference. Although developing good strategies and making smart decisions are important, bringing out the best in people is the most important ability a leader needs in order to produce great results. In Eliciting Excellence, Michael Beck explains why bringing out the best in people matters and shares with the reader how to do just that. Beck elaborates on 15 competencies which pertain to: • How We Act (Self) - How well we conduct ourselves − Show integrity − Earn respect − Be transparent and vulnerable − Maintain a positive attitude • How We Interact (Team) - How well we relate to people − Treat people like people − Communicate effectively − Treat adults like adults − Resolve conflict − Show appreciation and recognition • How We Guide (Organization) - How well we guide the organization − Develop compelling initiatives − Set clear expectations − Develop people − Be inspiring − Be of service − Lead appropriately He shows us why each competency matters, illustrating the positive impact strong leadership has on people, as well as reminding us of the negative consequences of weak leadership. He then offers practical suggestions on how to improve our ability in each competency. Eliciting Excellence will change how you think about leadership, help you bring out the best in those around you, and transform the results of your team and your organization.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781682229682
Publisher:	BookBaby
Publication date:	02/08/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	122
File size:	289 KB

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Chapter 1 The Bottom Line 5

Chapter 2 Avoiding Disengagement 11

Chapter 3 How We Act (Self) 21

Show Integrity 22

Earn Respect 27

Be Transparent and Vulnerable 32

Maintain a Positive Attitude 39

Chapter 4 How We Interact (Team) 47

Treat People Like People 48

Communicate Effectively 53

Treat Adults Like Adults 61

Resolve Conflict 66

Show Appreciation And Recognition 72

Chapter 5 How We Guide (Organization) 77

Develop Compelling Initiatives 78

Set Clear Expectations 85

Develop People 90

Be Inspiring 96

Be of Service 101

Lead Appropriately 105

Chapter 6 Blueprint For Success 109

Step 1 Conduct an Initial Survey 110

Step 2 Conduct an In-Depth Assessment 111

Step 3 Conduct 360° Leadership Assessments 112

Step 4 Address the Issues 113