Leading the Way

Top down leadership techniques are outdated. Today’s organisations are horizontally networked and constantly changing. They need leaders who can adapt, accept risk, collaborate and be transparent.

This book distils 40 years of experience into 7 accessible skills that leaders need to thrive in business today. The 7 I’s of Leadership: Individuality, Insight, Initiate, Involve, Inspire, Improvise, Implement.Containing case studies, examples, questions and checklists, this book will enable you to understand the importance of these skills and will show you how to learn and implement them.

“" A compelling read for both current and aspiring leaders. With such a wealth of reference information, the book is not a one-off read but a practical manual that can be referred to again and again. It left me inspired, with ideas to use on a day-to-day basis." Valerie Hughes-D'Aeth, Human Resources, December 2012”

" A compelling read for both current and aspiring leaders. With such a wealth of reference information, the book is not a one-off read but a practical manual that can be referred to again and again. It left me inspired, with ideas to use on a day-to-day basis."

Valerie Hughes-D'Aeth, Human Resources, December 2012

Andrew Leigh is the co-founder of Maynard Leigh. Before this he worked as a senior manager in both the public and the private sectors. He has spent several years as a features writer for The Observer and an established author.

Michael Maynard is also a co-founder of Maynard Leigh. Michael now runs business and management courses internationally, specialising in leadership and creativity, teams and communication skills.

"Are leadership books allowed to be called 'page turners'? If so, this is one of them. Compelling reading, there's something to learn on every page." Mark Henderson, Chief Executive of Home Group POWERFUL TOOLS FOR DYNAMIC LEADERS Inspiring leaders are few and far between, yet we always know when we've met one. They leave us feeling engaged, motivated and ready to give that extra 10%. This book outlines the essential skills you need to become that leader, getting the most out of the people around you and boosting your own career and performance along the way. Development experts Andrew Leigh and Michael Maynard show you how to maximise the potential of your innate strengths, whilst driving the core behaviours behind successful leadership.

Top down leadership techniques are outdated. Today's organisations are horizontally networked and constantly changing. They need leaders who can adapt, accept risk, collaborate and be transparent. This book distils 40 years of experience into 7 accessible skills that leaders need to thrive in business today. The 7 I's of Leadership: Individuality, Insight, Initiate, Involve, Inspire, Improvise, Implement.Containing case studies, examples, questions and checklists, this book will enable you to understand the importance of these skills and will show you how to learn and implement them.

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