Ruthlessly Caring: And Other Paradoxical Mindsets Leaders Need to be Future-Fit

ISBN-13: 9781394177172 / Angielski / Twarda / 2023 / 320 str.

Amy Walters Cohen

Spis treści

Chapter 1 - Megatrends that are reshaping the worldThe megatrends shaping the current and future leadership contextA washing machine effect: interactions and tensionsParadoxes are endemic in the megatrend contextBecoming future-fit: a paradoxical environment calls for a paradoxical leaderChapter 2 - The five paradoxical mindsets of future-fit leadershipThe five mindsets: high-level summaryWhat exactly is a paradox?Embracing paradoxes: why bother?What makes paradoxical thinking so difficultParadoxical thinking: preferences and pendulumsUnfreezing your leadership identity: old habits and current assumptionsChapter 3 - Ruthlessly CaringWhat is a 'ruthlessly caring' mindset?Why embracing a 'ruthlessly caring' mindset matters amidst the megatrends?Leading ruthlessly: making tough performance focused decisionsThe ruthless leadership continuum: how to stay on trackLeading with care: staying compassionate no matter whatThe caring leadership continuum: how to stay on trackChapter 4 - Ambitiously AppreciativeWhat is an 'ambitiously appreciative' mindset?Why being ambitiously appreciative matters amidst the megatrendsLeading ambitiously: the relentless drive to achieveThe ambitious leadership continuum: how to stay on trackLeading with appreciation: keeping goals and work in perspectiveThe appreciative leadership continuum: how to stay on trackChapter 5 - Politically VirtuousWhat is a 'politically virtuous' mindset?Why a politically virtuous mindset matters amidst the megatrendsLeading politically: being savvy in the circumstancesThe political leadership continuum: how to stay on trackLeading virtuously: doing 'the right thing' at the first opportunityThe virtuous leadership continuum: how to stay on trackChapter 6 - Confidently HumbleWhat is a 'confidently humble' mindset?Why confidence and humility matter amidst the megatrendsLeading confidently: trusting yourself and inspiring others to trust youThe confident leadership continuum: how to stay on trackLeading with humility: harnessing the knowledge and skills of those around youThe humble leadership continuum: how to stay on trackChapter 7 - Responsibly DaringWhat is a 'responsibly daring' mindset?Why leading in a responsibly daring way matters amidst the megatrendsLeading responsibly: making a difference and safeguarding the organisationThe responsible leader continuum: how to stay on trackLeading daringly: being willing to take risks and push boundariesThe daring leadership continuum: how to stay on trackChapter 8 - Developing and expanding your leadership identityWhy identity is important in relation to paradoxical mindsetsWhat identity refers toThe troublesome myth of 'true self'The ability to integrate multiple identities is a predictor of leadership successIdentity isn't fixed, but continuously created, shaped, and spotlightedNarratives: how identity is built through the stories we tellQuick recapEmbracing all 5 mindsets: how to develop and expand your leadership identityConcluding remarks: the challenge of being adaptably authentic

O autorze

AMY WALTERS COHEN is a Head of Research within one of the largest professional services networks in the world, and responsible for delivering rigorous, cutting-edge thought leadership insight into pressing business issues. With nearly 10 years' experience working in applied psychology, she has led an array of research projects and generated fresh insight into topic areas including: the future of leadership, digital transformation, the future of learning, hybrid working, 21st century career development, organisational culture change, and team performance in a disruptive age. Amy is also a visiting lecturer at the University of Bath.