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inspired me to be a better leader, I suggest this as an easy read for anyone in a leadership position, especially if you might find yourself a wee fatigued in your current role, I will keep it and read it again, Very useful call to step up, Good concepts and an easy read, Would be stronger if this included more practical advice and steps to take toward becoming a stronger leader, . Transformador, mas podia ser menos repetitivo, Really hard hitting and pragmatic book which centers on leadership accountability, Vince does not mince words and is ready to step up as someone who truly understands how accountable leaders need to lead and behave, On the better books I have read this year My wife recently joined the management ranks of her organization and was given a copy of this book to read.
I browsed through it one evening and opted to read it in its entirety as some of the management concepts contained within were intriguing,
In my personal career I've worked for middle and senior managers that ranged from abysmally poor to truly inspiring, Reading the book has given me a greater understanding on why these leaders either succeeded or failed in their approach to management,
A good read for anyone who is a leader, aspires to be one or someone who simply wants to understand managers better, I know I do now after having read the book, I liked this book overall, but like a
lot of these leadership development books, it was probably longer than it needed to be, Always worth revisiting. Good to have a gut check on leadership every once in a while, Some decent structure and thought provoking statements, but mostly fluff, This book was really eyeopening, It helped me think about my leadership aspirations, The best part about it is that it as a leader, you can read it and revisit it any part of your career and it will still be relevant and helpful.
There were times in the book where I didn't have the answers to the questions Molinaro posed, . . looks like I have some more work to do,
Despite pervasive agreement that leadership skills and attitudes are critical to success in businesses and organizations, and despite the millions spent on professional development, leadership is still in trouble.
Vince Molinaro begins the second edition of his book with some of the most outrageous examples out there, e, g. , a CEO was ousted after a video of him dancing naked in front of his employees was leaked,
As offensive as that example is, worse damage is done every day by senior executives, managers, and supervisors who get results through fear, intimidation, or outright bullying, not to mention lying, cheating, and stealing.
Then there's the slightly more benign group of lazy and/or incompetent leaders who use blaming and turfbuilding to make their numbers,
Unfortunately, it's highly unlikely any of them would pick up this book, or any book on this subject,
And if you work every day with anyone even remotely like them, most of your daily life is a misery,
Depressing, isn't it
That said, there are many more good people out there in leadership positions struggling to get things done and not to do harm in the process.
Some may have gone through leadership development, but weren't able to use what they learned back on the job because it's a foreign language to those around them,
And there are others who have never had training in the people skills needed to be successful in an organization,
Molinaro has written this book for the latter two groups and others like them who genuinely want something better,
The most important point he makes is that leadership is a decision, This falls under the first term of the Leadership Contract,
There are Big D and small d decisions, The former type occurs when you are told you have potential and then when you move up each step to a idea and different scope of responsibility,
Small d decisions occur in situations you find yourself in regularly, such as how you handle disagreements, whether you act consistent with corporate values, or what you do if you see a project going off its rails.
He also notes that not deciding is a decision too,
He uses the concept of a contractinformal in this case, but still meaningfulto define the critical leadership skills and extract a promise to yourself and others to take responsibility for becoming a better leader.
And to call out others in a professional manner who are not living up to their end of the bargain,
The book lays out:
The four terms of the leadership contract
The five core obligations of leadership
Theways leaders make the hard work harder
Four types of leadership cultures the last one he discusses is the preferred type
The four turning points of leadership
Chaptersandprovide some specific ideas on how to go about using such a contract and inviting others to do so.
Of course, the most effective method is senior leadership starting the process with themselves,
On the The Leadership Contract's web site, theleadershipcontract, com, Molinaro provides a workbook for individuals to start their own journey,
I recommend the book as a source of hope if you find yourself in a less than healthy culture and want ideas on what a healthy one would look like.
Molinaro encourages you to do all you can to live up to your own contract, no matter the culture around you, A tall order, to be sure,
If you ultimately must leave because you've reached your limits, it gives you good ideas of what to look for in your next company,
For leaders in positions of responsibility, the book gives you several ways to look at your organization to diagnose where the problems are and start to figure out a path forward.
The book should also be mandatory reading for the boards of directors, trustees, and other groups to whom CEOs and executive directors report, Maybe then directors will do a better job living up to their own role for those organizations, A clear explanation of why we should expect more of leaders, and what to expect as one moves up into more senior leadership roles, Credo che sia fondamentale studiare la Leadership con L maiuscola, Vince Molinaro takes you through the leadership experience providing direction for planning, implementing, and motivating, The Leadership Contract TLC best exemplifies the spirit of leaders who dont give up or give in, They instead give until it hurts and until they get results,
Getting the right balance between people and tasks isnt easy it takes hard work, You see the tough challenges the author is faced with before he gets the edge, Molinaro deals with unenthusiastic team members and colleagues bidding their time in propped up cushy job positions trying not to “rock the boat, ” Vince recognizes these kinds of weaknesses and becomes discouraged, And just when you think hes about to throw in the towel he gets the lowdown of how the business world works from a senior manager he admires, Her cajoling is the swift kick in the pants SKIP he needs to get him back to driving organizational change for accelerating business improvement,
Youll find useful information that shows you how collaborating across silos to do whats best for your customer and organization does a company good, Youll also find helpful techniques that you could adapt your approach to the role you want to inhabit, You ultimately define Six Sigma leadership skills that create the roadmap that paves a path for future leaders,
The book inspires the reader to dream, learn, do and become more, It takes you beyond being someone who just oversees subordinates and makes sure that they do what theyre told, The reader gets a broader perspective of how to make greater impact in his or her organization, In essence you become the leader who rolls up your sleeves and get stuff done,
What came to mind after completing the book was the distinguished leader Nelson Mandela who said “It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur.
” You take the front line when there is danger, Then people will appreciate your leadership, ”
All that being said, I highly recommend The Leadership Contract for the reader who desires to make the decision to become an extraordinary leader!
The Leadership Contract is a refreshing take on the whole leadership category.
The stories are personal and raw and the advice feels more like it's coming from a mentor rather than from a stuffy leadership expert, I should warn you that it's a big ask, Since I read The Leadership Contract, I've felt like I have a tiny version of Dr, Vince on my shoulder as I make all those leadership decisions I make every day, Leading deliberately is tough, but worth it, If you are a leader, much is resting on your shoulders, This book can help you to deeply reflect upon and critique your motivations, goals and behaviors, and will inspire you to never stop challenging yourself and to live up to your potential.
What is The Leadership Contract It is a personal "commitment to redefine how you lead and become the leader for the future, " It is comprised of four terms: Making the Decision to be a leader, Stepping Up to the obligation, Getting Tough to make the hard decisions, Connecting with the community.
It demands clarity of purpose and constant mindfulness of core obligations that one has to self, to customers, to organization, to employees, and to community
Molinaro encourages and guides you to make your own leadership contract, sign it and share it with other leaders.
As a former Professor of Leadership Studies, I highly recommend this book, It is practical, with grounded questions and engaging, memorable anecdotes, No matter how many of this type of book we've read, we still need booster shots and periodic reviews to keep things fresh, This is a great one to use this quarter,
Some great reenforcing statements on leadership and it as a decision, Not a fan of the implementation suggestions but could benefit others, Fantastic book I just wish I had read it before my first job as a front line manager which I should have refused at that time, by the way.
It really brings up the distinction between being a manager and a technical, individual worker to surface, Great focused book on skills to becoming a great leader, Aimed at business, but applicable to parenting, teaching and other areas, Strong work with a number of timely, poignant themes, All about putting it to practice, . Great approach from Vince on what a true leader is, I personally loved the first topic: Leadership is a decision, it is your decision to lead,
Very well written and prepared, Probably my least favorite of the three books on leadership so far, though it did end up a little better as I read on, On one hand it seemed like it was for people thinking about a leadership role and weeding out those who don't want it or can't cut it and maybe that's part of the purpose.
On the other it seemed to be asking current leaders if they really should be in their positions, Another book that could have used a little more editing that or I'm really good at finding the errors, I found most of the examples given to be either very short and uninformative or just not exciting, and the few techniques given not very helpful, The "contract" itself seems very basic or obvious, but I guess we/people do need reminders sometimes, . . The ideas in this book are certainly very useful for leaders and aspiring leaders, however I found the book extremely repetitive and a little too general, Many ideas and phrases were reiterated not only in every chapter, but in every section of the chapter, The best part of the book are the last two chapters when we finally get to see how to implement the Leadership contract in our organizations, Establish the terms and conditions of a "Leadership Contract" to ensure the success of your company Recent studies show that onlypercent of employees have trust and confidence in their senior leaders.
How can we ever get our organizations to succeed if so few employees believe in their senior leaders The Leadership Contract explains why leadership, and specifically leadership culture, is the only real differentiator between the organizations that thrive and those that fall behind.
This book explains how to establish a leadership contract that is fully understood and agreed upon by business leaders to ensure the success of their company,
The book lays out the four terms and conditions of the leadership contract and enlists leaders in making a conscious decision to lead, including the understanding that leadership is a decision, entails an obligation, is difficult, and requires a community.
Designed for toplevel executives, midlevel managers, frontline leaders, and emerging leaders, the book identifies the shortcomings of current leadership methods and explains how to adopt new policies and mentalities to make you a better leader and ensure business success Author Vince Molinaro, Ph.
D. , CMC is the author of two successful books, Leadership Solutions and The Leadership Gap and is also a Certified Management Consultant Create the contract that ensures your leadership will take your organization to new heights.
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