{"product_id":"leadership-blindspots-hardcover","title":"Leadership Blindspots - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert B. Shaw\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGood leaders become great by skillfully managing their own vulnerabilities\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeadership Blindspots: How Successful Leaders Identify and Overcome the Weaknesses That Matter\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive guide to recognizing and acting on the weak points that can impair effectiveness, diminish results, and harm a career. Written by a 30-year veteran of the leadership consulting industry and author of \u003ci\u003eTrust in the Balance\u003c\/i\u003e, the book contains examples, worksheets and surveys that illustrate the practical application of the advice presented. An online questionnaire helps readers discover their own leadership vulnerabilities, and the book provides a roadmap for creating a targeted plan to increase their awareness in the areas that truly matter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe blindspot risk is that leaders fail to respond to weaknesses or threats due to a variety of factors including the complexity of their organizations, over-confidence in their own capabilities, and being surrounded by deferential subordinates. \u003ci\u003eLeadership Blindspots\u003c\/i\u003e provides a useful model for understanding how blindspots operate and why they persist, but at the same time suggests real, actionable steps to improvement. The book details a range of techniques that make blindspots stand out in sharp relief, so action can be taken before severe damage occurs - to a leader or his or her company. Topics include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA framework to understand the threats posed by blindspots\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe four most important types of blindspots - self, team, company and markets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed case studies of blindspots in leaders across a variety of industries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA summary of the most common leadership blindspots\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCorrective practices that help mitigate the risks that blindspots pose\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe one characteristic great leaders share is the constant desire for self-improvement. Good can always be better. These weaknesses and threats are called blindspots because they are invisible to the individual but have the potential to wreak havoc on one's reputation and long-term success. Identifying and fixing crucial problems is the leader's job, and sometimes the most debilitating problems are with the leaders themselves. \u003ci\u003eLeadership Blindspots: How Successful Leaders Identify and Overcome the Weaknesses That Matter\u003c\/i\u003e is the first step toward owning and addressing one's vulnerabilities and, as a result, becoming a more effective leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGood leaders become great by skillfully managing their own vulnerabilities\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeadership Blindspots: How Successful Leaders Identify and Overcome the Weaknesses That Matter\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive guide to recognizing and acting on the weak points that can impair effectiveness, diminish results, and harm a career. The book contains examples, worksheets, and surveys that illustrate the practical application of the advice presented. An online questionnaire helps readers discover their own leadership vulnerabilities, and the book provides a road map for creating a targeted plan to increase awareness in the areas that will impact their success.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe blindspot risk is that leaders fail to respond to weaknesses or threats due to a variety of factors including the complexity of their organizations, over-confidence in their own capabilities, and from being surrounded by deferential subordinates. \u003ci\u003eLeadership Blindspots\u003c\/i\u003e provides a useful model for understanding how blindspots operate and why they persist, but at the same time suggests real, actionable steps to improvement. The book details a range of techniques that make blindspots stand out in sharp relief, so action can be taken before severe damage occurs--to a leader or his or her company. Topics include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA framework to understand the threats posed by blindspots\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe four most important types of blindspots--self, team, company, and markets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed case studies of blindspots in leaders across a variety of industries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA summary of the most common leadership blindspots\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCorrective practices that help mitigate the risks that blindspots pose\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe one characteristic great leaders share is the constant desire for self-improvement. Good can always be better. Some weaknesses and threats are called blindspots because they are invisible to the individual but have the potential to wreak havoc on one's reputation and long-term success. Identifying and fixing crucial problems is the leader's job, and sometimes the most debilitating problems are with the leaders themselves. \u003ci\u003eLeadership Blindspots\u003c\/i\u003e is the first step toward owning and addressing one's vulnerabilities and, as a result, becoming a more effective leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGood leaders become great by skillfully managing their own vulnerabilities\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeadership Blindspots: How Successful Leaders Identify and Overcome the Weaknesses That Matter\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive guide to recognizing and acting on the weak points that can impair effectiveness, diminish results, and harm a career. The book contains examples, worksheets, and surveys that illustrate the practical application of the advice presented. An online questionnaire helps readers discover their own leadership vulnerabilities, and the book provides a road map for creating a targeted plan to increase awareness in the areas that will impact their success. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blindspot risk is that leaders fail to respond to weaknesses or threats due to a variety of factors including the complexity of their organizations, over-confidence in their own capabilities, and from being surrounded by deferential subordinates. \u003ci\u003eLeadership Blindspots\u003c\/i\u003e provides a useful model for understanding how blindspots operate and why they persist, but at the same time suggests real, actionable steps to improvement. The book details a range of techniques that make blindspots stand out in sharp relief, so action can be taken before severe damage occurs--to a leader or his or her company. Topics include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA framework to understand the threats posed by blindspots\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe four most important types of blindspots--self, team, company, and markets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed case studies of blindspots in leaders across a variety of industries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA summary of the most common leadership blindspots\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCorrective practices that help mitigate the risks that blindspots pose\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe one characteristic great leaders share is the constant desire for self-improvement. Good can always be better. Some weaknesses and threats are called blindspots because they are invisible to the individual but have the potential to wreak havoc on one's reputation and long-term success. Identifying and fixing crucial problems is the leader's job, and sometimes the most debilitating problems are with the leaders themselves. \u003ci\u003eLeadership Blindspots\u003c\/i\u003e is the first step toward owning and addressing one's vulnerabilities and, as a result, becoming a more effective leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eROBERT BRUCE SHAW\u003c\/b\u003e is a management consultant specializing in organization and leadership performance. He has worked closely with leaders and their teams in a wide range of industries and is the author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eTrust in the Balance: Building Successful Organizations on Results, Integrity, and Concern\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.4 x 7.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 21, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772725264672,"sku":"9781118646298","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/93716ed21dca312ae5e36ad69a754e9c.webp?v=1780412591","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/leadership-blindspots-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}