Leadership Skills for Managers

• Exhibit the poise and presence required to "get others to march"
  
• Step outside the status quo--to visualize and implement true improvements
  
• Cultivate valuable professional bonds via benchmarking and community networks

You've done well in your career as a manager. Now it's time to boost yourself to the next level. Leadership Skills for Managers shows you how to achieve the skills and self-confidence of a leader--and maximize both your accomplishments and career success in today's global corporate arena.
Briefcase Books, written specifically for today's busy manager, feature eye-catching icons, checklists, and sidebars to guide managers step-by-step through everyday workplace situations. Look for these innovative design features to help you navigate through each page:

[Key Terms icon] Clear, concise definitions of important terms and concepts
[Smart Managing icon] Tips, tactics, and best practices for learning to lead
[Tricks of the Trade icon] How-to hints for leadership in a variety of situations
[Mistake Proofing icon] Practical advice to minimize damaging leadership errors
[Caution icon] Warning signs for which leaders must constantly be on guard
[For Example icon] Case studies and examples of effective leadership in action
[Tools icon] Procedures and techniques to correct specific problems

Contents

• What is a leader
  
• The leader as visionary
  
• The leader as problem-solver
  
• The leader as team-builder
  
• The leader as manager
  
• The leader as communicator
  
• The leader as power distributor
  
• The leader as liaison
  
• The leader as planner
  
• The leader as... leader
  
• Index