The leader's pocket guide - John Baldoni

Before you can lead others, you must learn to lead yourself. Yet those tasked with leadership roles must discover what their people-and their companies-respond to as they go. The Leader's Pocket Guide provides readers with concise, on-the-job expertise to inspire and direct them on their professional journey.

Organized into three easy-reference sections-Self, Colleagues, and Organization-the book supplies readers with tactical tips on how to:

Demonstrate character

Develop confidence

Communicate with authority

Think critically

Foster innovation

Connect with others

Resolve conflicts

Add buzz to their leadership brand

Coach for development

Recognize achievement

Instill company-wide purpose

Deal with adversity

Augmented by up-to-date research on the role of leaders and the expectations followers have for them, this pithy, powerful, and portable guide contains energizing action tips, self-assessments, and "Think About." sections to spur readers on to reach continuously greater heights of leadership excellence.