Book description
Slow Down to Speed Up: Lead, Succeed, and Thrive in a 24/7 World is a powerful new resource for leaders from the C-Suite to the front line. Filled with innovative new approaches, pragmatic tools, and real-life success stories, this book tackles the universal challenge of getting better, faster, more sustainable results in a world of nonstop demands and constant connectivity. This book provides the concepts and tools to help leaders successfully strategize, prioritize, lead with purpose, find balance, and gain a competitive edge in today’s fast-paced business environment. Based on Dr. Liz Bywater’s 20 years of professional experience helping individuals, teams, and organizations thrive, the book contains real-world illustrations of the challenges faced by today’s business leaders. Beyond that, it provides actionable guidance to help readers make the best decisions, create a proactive, future-focused work culture, catapult individual and team performance, and lead extraordinarily successful organizations.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Halftitle Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
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Part 1 Slow Down
- Chapter 1 Racing to Results: What’s Wrong with Going Too Fast?
- Chapter 2 Hitting the Brakes: Strategic Pauses and 36 Other Ways to Slow Down
- Chapter 3 Checking the Rearview Mirror: Pivot Points and Reflections
- Chapter 4 Setting Your Sights: What Do You Love, What Do You Bring, and Where Are You Headed?
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Part 2 Speed Up!
- Chapter 5 Taking the Wheel: Do the Right Things, Make the Best Decisions, Master Time
- Chapter 6 Relax, Recharge, Refuel: You Can’t Thrive If You Are Running on Empty
- Chapter 7 Hitting the Gas: Your Accelerating Success Action Plan
- Chapter 8 Tools for a Successful Pit Stop: Diagnostics, Worksheets, and Bonus Items
- Index
Product information
- Title: Slow Down to Speed Up
- Author(s):
- Release date: November 2017
- Publisher(s): Business Expert Press
- ISBN: 9781947441569
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