Small acts of leadership : 12 intentional behaviors that lead to big impact

Small acts of leadership 12 intentional behaviors that lead to big impact

G. Shawn Hunter

Book - 2016

In business today, there is no offline and there is no downtime. Professionals are both exhausted and depleted. Being constantly tethered to our work through technology makes us overwhelmed and shortsighted, and deprives us of time for meaningful reflection or thoughtful connection to our professional communities, and often even to our own families. For us to thrive not simply survive in this accelerating economy, we need to adopt small, intentional behaviors and practice them each day. From simply taking care of our rest and exercise to building our self-confidence and embracing challenges, author Shawn Hunters latest book Small Acts of Leadership will guide you through a series of incremental steps you can take to build a stronger version... of yourself and make a broader impact in the world. Weaving in personal life stories and meaningful interviews with business leaders around the world, Hunter presents the reader with twelve critical competencies that are consistently present in the daily behaviors of todays most successful leaders.

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Subjects
Leadership.
Self-confidence.
Published
Brookline, MA : Bibliomotion, Inc [2016]
Language
English
Main Author
G. Shawn Hunter (author)
Physical Description
xii, 225 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages [193]-211) and index.
ISBN
9781629561363
  • Introduction: Small Things Can Matter Most
  • Chapter 1. Believe in Yourself
  • Chapter 2. Build Confidence
  • Chapter 3. Introduce Challenge
  • Chapter 4. Express Gratitude
  • Chapter 5. Fuel Curiosity
  • Chapter 6. Grant Autonomy
  • Chapter 7. Strive for Authenticity
  • Chapter 8. Be Fully Present
  • Chapter 9. Inspire Others
  • Chapter 10. Clarify Roles
  • Chapter 11. Defy Convention
  • Chapter 12. Take a Break
  • Acknowledgments
  • Notes
  • References
  • Index
  • About the Author
Review by Booklist Review

A dozen behaviors are consistently touted in many leadership tomes. Hunter (Out Think: How Innovative Leaders Drive Exceptional Outcomes, 2013) combines those not-so-dirty dozen in a manifesto from which executives and wannabe leaders will benefit. Those dozen? All of the usual suspects, from self belief to gratitude to curiosity to mindfulness. Talk about building confidence includes the injunction to assume best intentions, while that about expressing gratitude features statistics and research on meaningful progress as the most powerful motivator, along with humor and small acts of kindness. The material is skim-worthy, at least, and Hunter includes enough anecdotes, interviews, and references to infuse his listing of behaviors with some imagination and real-life proof. Yet, for the most part, the narrative's a bit dense for those with more curiosity than time. Best suited to be a refresher for those not steeped in business literature.--Jacobs, Barbara Copyright 2016 Booklist

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Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

In his thoughtful but unwieldy latest work, entrepreneur Hunter (Out-Think) presents 12 critical competencies intended to help readers become more successful leaders, asserting that the key is "small, incremental steps taken each day." Drawing on interviews, personal experience, and research, the author offers lessons on such traits as grit, kindness, and resilience from a diverse array of individuals, including athletes, academics, and authors. He adds business relevance through references to and quotes from corporate leaders at companies like Merck, Schering-Plough, and Ingram Micro. Throughout, the author introduces a wide variety of helpful concepts in short nuggets of helpful advice and insights, many of which can be implemented in the small steps he describes. However, the sheer volume of ideas and concepts in each chapter becomes overwhelming. While the sourcing of scholarly research is helpful, the work often feels like one academic name-drop after another, and is too dense to easily digest or focus on. For readers who can absorb the tips in small chunks, the ideas may be helpful. Agent: Lisa DiMona, Writers House. (Oct.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Review by Library Journal Review

Can small acts really make a difference? Hunter (Out Think), an entrepreneur and founder of e-learning company Mindscaling, explores how focusing on purposeful changes can help shape successful leaders and, potentially, their teams. In a world of rushing to meetings and constant screen time, Hunter suggests a small-scale, mindful, and deliberate approach toward positive change. Each chapter describes a behavior that, when practiced habitually, can help one become a more effective leader. The steps begin with focusing inward (increasing self-efficacy and confidence), then developing one's workplace and team members (expressing gratitude, fueling curiosity, and granting autonomy), and finally looking outward to improve the quality of one's external relationships (being fully present and inspiring others). Delivered throughout are robust examples illustrating these strategies told through stories and interviews in easily digestible segments. The book's strength is its solid, practical advice presented in straightforward language. VERDICT Recommended for those new to leadership and those interested in developing and adopting guiding principles for their careers.-Cori Wilhelm, SUNY Canton Coll. of Tech. Lib. © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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