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Synopsis
We've all been in the presence of a leader who captivates, inspiring us to put our soul into the work before us -- and have marveled at just how they do it. Amy Walker's debut book Walk Your Talk: Take Ownership and Lead Like You Mean It provides in-depth analysis and actionable steps for developing your leadership capabilities and becoming a leader with great potential to elevate and inspire.Amy's clear, fun writing style and clever examples, scripts, and exercises will guide you to understand leadership strategies and quickly incorporate them into your professional and personal life. Her book will help you: Define the foundational characteristics of great leadersAnalyze your own leadership style -- including its strengths and weaknessesFocus your mindset and move past the patterns that hold you backBuild a team culture of respect and trustIdentify the needs of your team members to assist in their successesInfluence without manipulationConduct critical conversations clearly and productivelyGuide your team through conflict and change while minimizing chaosGreat leadership is much more than holding a position of authority or power. As you lead, your actions -- great or otherwise -- are observed and magnified in everyone around you. As you take action to strengthen your natural leadership skills and develop new ones, you will find yourself playing a crucial role in enhancing the lives of others. Walk Your Talk is the catalyst that will take you there.Amy Walker has been in leadership positions for over fifteen years and has repeatedly shown the ability to build profitable businesses and lead teams. She now assists others in building their entrepreneurial dreams. Her foundational belief that leadership is a learnable skill resonates in her writing and her life work.
Synopsis
"I can't get my team to step up."
What if the team isn't the problem?
What if your leadership skills are lacking?
If you're not happy with your team's performance, it's your fault Or at least, it's in your control to change it And this book is going to show you how. Leadership is a learnable skill. No matter how frustrated you might be with your team today, you can make positive changes to turn things around.
What if you could have a team that is:
Loyal
Dependable
No-drama
Gets the job done
Proactive in creating business growth
You can have that team If...
You are willing to get honest about your strengths and weaknesses as a leader
You are dedicated to improving your EQ
And you will stop avoiding the hard conversations in business
That's exactly what Walk Your Talk will teach you how to do
Section 1: You are the common link: Find your personal leadership style, increase your accountability, and start making personal changes to be a better leader.
Section 2: You have to know them to grow them: Understand your team members and learn how to influence change in the people you work with.
Section 3: It's all about Communication: Never avoid a hard conversation again. This will walk you through how to have all of the challenging conversations in business, from resolving conflict to addressing underperformance and firing, you'll always know what to say
Walk Your Talk: Take Ownership and Lead Like You Mean It will change the way you lead. Prepare yourself to be amazed as you watch your team's performance soar.
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