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You aspire to lead with greater impact. The problem is you?re busy executing on today?s demands. You know you have to carve out time from your day job to build your leadership skills, but it?s easy to let immediate problems and old mindsets get in the way. Herminia Ibarraan expert on professional leadership and development and a renowned professor at INSEAD, a leading international business schoolshows how managers and executives at all levels can step up to leadership by making small but crucial changes in their jobs, their networks, and themselves. In Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader, she offers advice to help you: Redefine your job in order to make more strategic contributions Diversify your network so that you connect to, and learn from, a bigger range of stakeholders Become more playful with your selfconcept, allowing your familiarand possibly outdatedleadership style to evolveIbarra turns the usual think first and then act? philosophy on its head by arguing that doing these three things will help you learn through action and will increase what she calls your outsightthe valuable external perspective you gain from direct experiences and experimentation. As opposed to insight, outsight will then help change the way you think as a leader: about what kind of work is important; how you should invest your time; why and which relationships matter in informing and supporting your leadership; and, ultimately, who you want to become.Packed with selfassessments and practical advice to help define your most pressing leadership challenges, this book will help you devise a plan of action to become a better leader and move your career to the next level. It?s time to learn by doing.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader'? A: The book focuses on helping managers and executives develop their leadership skills by making small but crucial changes in their jobs, networks, and self-concept.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Herminia Ibarra, a recognized expert in professional leadership and a professor at INSEAD.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 200 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader' published? A: The book was published on February 10, 2015.
- Q: What are some key strategies discussed in the book? A: Key strategies include redefining your job for strategic contributions, diversifying your network, and evolving your leadership style through playfulness.
- Q: Does the book provide practical advice for readers? A: Yes, it includes self-assessments and actionable steps to help readers define their leadership challenges and develop a plan of action.
- Q: What is the concept of 'outsight' as described in the book? A: Outsight refers to the valuable external perspective gained from direct experiences and experimentation, which can help change the way one thinks as a leader.
- Q: Is the book suitable for all levels of leadership? A: Yes, it is designed for managers and executives at all levels seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities.
- Q: Can this book help in career advancement? A: Yes, it aims to assist readers in becoming better leaders, which can ultimately support their career progression.