Leader Evolution

Most individuals who move into leadership positions expe-rience the modern day version of trial by ordeal. It's sink or swim. To reduce the learning curve and create a more effec-tive process this book describes a road map for leadership development a series of four stages that expand personal competence as well as create a broader impact on the orga-nization or business. Each stage requires unique changes in thinking perspective taking and behavior both those needed to acquire as well as those needed to jettison. The book is a pragmatic approach for self-motived individuals to take con-trol of their professional development by giving them the concepts tools techniques and assignments to develop their leadership effectiveness where it counts the most-on the job. While highly relevant to new and existing managers the book is ideally suited for technical professionals and leaders in technical organizations looking to develop critical lead-ership skills distinct from technical expertise. The concepts and principles are directed toward the individual for on-the-job application however this also serves as an organi-zational and leadership development resource for Executive MBA programs as well as a blueprint for in-house leadership development programs.