Soft Skills for Strong Leaders

"A must-read for anyone aspiring to be a true leader in theworkplace. The thought-provoking ideas about an honest andtransparent management style in 'Soft Skills for Strong Leaders'reminds us that successful management and leadership is justas much about 'who you are' as 'what you know'..."Mike Clare, Founder of Dreams"I wish this book had been out when I moved up into my firstmanagement and leadership roles. It's like a fast track to allthings you usually find out and realise later in your career."Liz Arkell, Employee Engagement Consultant'Soft Skills for Strong Leaders' gets straight to the point andworks well as an ongoing reference which enables you to dip inand out of the book to gain advice when the need arises."David Yeabsley, Leadership Trainer, The People AnimatorsYour first management role can be a lonely and daunting place.When you are good at what you do, the natural reward ispromotion, and so having once been part of the team, you arenow in charge of it. A new skill-set is required to manage andlead. You now need the ability to influence and engage others,and to deliver results through them. It is the lack of these soft skills, and the lack of emotional intelligence that can de-rail themost technically knowledgeable leader.The good news is that you can learn these skills, through raisingyour self-awareness, and being more aware of those around you.This book takes you on a personal journey of discovery, as youprepare for leadership, embark on your first 100 days, and learnstrategies to tackle the day-to-day challenges of leadership.