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n leadership as in life, only practice makes perfect. Habits are
powerful. They can lock us into negative behaviors (like
snacking and smoking) or train us to act automatically in
ways that benefit us (such as putting on a seat belt). Routines
quietly undergird large portions of what we do and how we
function.
Habit formation can speed success in the workplace as
well—even in complex areas like leadership. The Leader Habit
spotlights 22 essential leadership abilities, breaking them
down into a series of small, learnable behaviors. The
accompanying 5-minute exercises help you practice each of
these new skills until they stick. Drawn from a study of hundreds
of leaders across the globe, the book's simple formula focuses
on developing one skill at a time: sell the vision, delegate well,
innovate often, empower others, overcome resistance, build
strategic relationships, focus on customers, listen actively,
negotiate effectively, and more.
Many of us aspire to great leadership . . . consuming books
and training. But unless you intentionally reinforce the right
behaviors, results are fleeting. This eye-opening and original
book builds the "muscle memory" to turn leadership skills into
lasting habits.
B O O K R E V I E W
THE LEADER HABIT
Master the Skills You Need to Lead in Just Minutes A Day
Author: Martin Lanik is author of the business bestseller The Leader Habit and CEO of Pinsight. His habit-forming leadership
training focuses on 5-minute practice sessions woven throughout the day. Martin's research-based formula has helped
thousands of high-potentials, managers, directors, and executives in 30 countries build stronger leadership skills. More than
100 companies - including AIG and CenturyLink – have implemented his programs, which received
awards from Chief Learning Officer and Brandon Hall.
Martin's work has been featured in Forbes, Crain's Detroit Business, Chief Learning Officer, Talent
Economy, and Monster.com and has contributed articles to outlets like Chief Executive, Business
Management Daily, HR People + Strategy, and HR.com. Martin lives in Denver, Colorado and holds a
Ph.D. in industrial/organizational psychology from Colorado State University.
Publisher: AMACOM
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