The Accidental Leader: What to Do When You're Suddenly in Charge
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It could happen today. You are called into the office, and the boss tells you that due to unforeseen circumstances, starting today you will be in charge of a team, a project, an office, a committee, or a business unit. Without any warning (or preparation on your part) you've become an accidental leader. If you have been thrust into a position of sudden responsibility, you need The Accidental Leader . This book is a first aid kit that gives you the information and inspiration you need to Know what you bring to the challenge-- your pluses and minuses Define success and achieve it Get other people on your side Overcome your natural shortcomings Get organized-- right now See through the apparent system to the culture within Direct people and get them to act The Accidental Leader is your lifeline to leadership success. It is filled with practical answers to the many leadership questions that you will face.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0787968552
ISBN13:9780787968557
Release Date:October 2003
Publisher:Jossey-Bass
Length:208 Pages
Weight:0.62 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.1" x 9.0"
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Insightful!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Say the boss drops dead and suddenly you're the acting boss. Or the company reorganizes, everyone above you is fired and guess who's in charge. Imagine that your career suddenly becomes one of those movies where the plane starts to go down and some poor, benighted sap finds himself in the pilot's chair trying to land a 747 on a stormy night on what is either a landing strip or just a long, broad swath of plankton in the water. Can you land it? What do you do? You're responsible. Suddenly people look at you in a different way. Your friends no longer completely trust you, your enemies are working actively to undercut you and your ability to come to terms with accidental leadership will make or break your career. It is full of little motivational tips, kind words and straight talk covering everything from managing complex and difficult teams to firing people (tip: avoid Christmas Eve). The book is thin, a quick read and a good one.
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