The Leadership Route: How Different Approaches to Management Can Shape a Leader [Hardcover]

A new and inspiring take on leadership from a recognized expert

In The Leadership Route: How Different Approaches to Management Can Shape a Leader, Alex Cumminsone of Malaysia's top business trainersdelivers a practical and eye-opening guide to leadership that takes a close look at both traditional and evolved styles of leadership, including what sets them apart and the benefits that flow from adopting an evolved approach to leading others.

From developing a new and resilient mindset to creating a workspace of psychological safety, the author walks you through how to design and implement a workplace environment that your followers truly want to work in. You'll also find:

• Strategies for directing others, delegating responsibility, and motivating your followers to reach their full potential
• Ways to have difficult conversations in a way that directly addresses points of conflict without being adversarial
• Techniques for role modelling the behaviour you hope to see in your employees

Perfect for new, aspiring, and seasoned managers seeking to navigate contemporary workplaces and lead effectively in all sorts of environments, The Leadership Route is a must-read guide for working professionals at every level of the corporate hierarchy.

About the Author ix?

Acknowledgments xi?

Introducing Mango Bank xiii?

Introducing Kelly and Sofia xv?

Introduction xix?

Beliefs 1?

Safety 25?

Empowerment 47?

Directing 59?

Delegating 91?

Motivating 115?

Difficult Conversations 135?

Coaching 167?

Influence 203?

Thinking Big 225?