As a new leader, you, no doubt, want to leave your mark. The
problem is, there is no single guidebook or game plan for leaders—new or experienced— to follow, especially in uncertain economic times like these. The Agile Leader fills in that gap with a
modern leadership fable about a leader who tries to drive his team to achieve
corporate sales goals and make a difference.
A leadership fable on achieving flexibility in these
uncertain times
Why
agility? Agility in NFL quarterbacks keeps them from being sacked, thrown for a
loss or, worse yet, getting a serious injury. The author believes leadership
agility is about how a leader can keep just the right amount of heat on while
not allowing the pot to boil over.
Inspirational and motivational, the book is full of insights
and perspectives on conflicts, resistive culture and company politics this
leader and all leaders must know how to handle to be successful. You’ll clearly
recognize all the challenges this leader faces and learn timely lessons for
navigating the complex world of corporate America.
Using sports imagery, Gladis elaborates on the meaning of
these lessons in 15 chapters. Here’s a preview of some of the key concepts:
The trust triangle: Character,
competence and caring
Lead by example: Leadership
is caught, not taught
Seek out understanding of self
and others
Understand politics: Regulating
the power seesaw at work
Appreciate how others respond
differently to the same world
Create strong cultures to
create great companies
Use the coach approach to get
lasting results
Leadership is a combination
of ability and agility
Gladis gets his point across in a way that enables you to
easily see yourself in this role and keeps your interest from start to finish. His
ability to weave sage advice into an interesting story makes The Agile Leader a quick read and hard
to put down.