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Contemporary Leadership Skills for Managers

Strategies to Lead Your Team Through Rapid Changes, Digital Transformation, Remote Work, Crisis Management, and More!

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Contemporary Leadership Skills for Managers

By: Reese L. Stone
Narrated by: Samantha Scathe
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Change is inevitable yet feared! How you handle change can define your leadership. Choose to be the leader who embraces change and takes their team to success!

In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable landscape, traditional leadership skills are not enough.

You have probably already worked on your communication skills, your levels of empathy, and how to handle conflicts within your team…yet there is still something missing.

To thrive as a leader in the modern workplace, you will need a unique set of skills that enable you to handle the rapid changes and challenges that are thrown your way.

Over just the last few years, we have experienced a pandemic, war, economic crisis, and natural disasters. It has felt and still feels like there is no end to the obstacles that need to be overcome.

While everybody needs to handle these changes, people are looking to you for inspiration and guidance. As if that pressure isn’t enough— your senior managers are also hovering over to ensure your team is functioning at its best.

The causes of rapid change are complex and even though events may not be happening on your doorsteps, there is no doubt that they won’t negatively impact your organization.

Failing to adapt to change only leaves companies trailing behind…or worse. Just look what happened to international giant names such as Blackberry, Kodak, and Blockbuster!

And their leaders had years of experience under their belts!

Fortunately, this doesn’t have to be your fate. You can expand your skillset and become adaptable to change with 8 essential skills to become a dynamic leader whose team continues to grow and flourish.

In this guide to modern leadership, here is just a fraction of what you will discover:

  • The 8 steps of the NAVIGATE method which turns complex business concepts into manageable and practical strategies
  • 10 change factors that leaders are in the midst of and what to expect in the next 10 years
  • How to handle rapid change as a leader and ensure your team is continuously building resilience
  • 11 technologies that will jumpstart your digital transformation and how to implement a plan that doesn’t create resistance from the less IT-savvy members
  • The best software and tips for hybrid work teams so that each team member can feel connected, valued, and productive
  • How to tackle a crisis with calm and confidence—even one that shakes the entire world!
  • The implications of geopolitical uncertainties, how to mitigate risks, and even seize opportunities!
  • What it means to promote sustainability with 6 real-world examples of the potential benefits
  • The ultimate guide to attracting, onboarding, and retaining the best talent for diverse teams that drive innovation
  • 14 techniques to unleash the ethical leader in you, reinforce team ethics and values, and create an unparalleled workplace culture

And much more.

As a busy leader, it’s understandable how daunting a skill set like this may seem, especially when you are already short of time. You know your team fears change so how are they going to cope with more?

The NAGIVATE method doesn’t add to your workload. Instead, it alleviates stress and uncertainty so that your main focus is on a team that feels respected, valued, and engaged.

©2024 Sue M L Wilson (P)2024 Sue M L Wilson
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The world changes rapidly, and the constant emergence of new technologies, especially AI, has accelerated this pace of change even further. I appreciate what the book says: those who survive are not necessarily the smartest or most skilled, but those with strong adaptability. Indeed, a few years ago, remote work seemed like an alien concept to many of us, but it has now become a social norm. The book discusses the challenges contemporary leadership faces, how these changes affect the workplace and employees, and the strategies to address them. It also covers digital transformation and how leadership teams can build adaptability to these changes. One point I relate to most is when the book talks about treating employees in a hybrid/remote environment. Leaders should spend equal time with each employee to build a connection. I believe this is true; even spending 20 minutes per week with each team member can significantly increase their recognition of the company, strengthen their bond, and improve communication. Overall, it is a clearly stated guide for improving leadership skills in an ever-changing world.

Great guide!

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This was a really great book- well-written with clear methods and an excellent understanding/ addressing of the evergreen and traditional types of issues that Managers or business owners have to contend with, along with great examples of what can happen when the management does not adapt to technological or social changes. I really enjoyed this book and even though I no longer manage people, I still found many of these principles applicable to my business.

Great book with applicable strategies

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This is a very timely book. Just in the last five years we have experienced unprecedented changes in the workplace, especially here in America. For me probably the most pertinent chapter right now is 7, on talent acquisition and retention strategies. We have a lot of people in my office, good people, who are leaving and for good reasons. Medical issues for themselves, for their family, moving to a different town and changing careers. And many other reasons. I enjoyed the introduction with the failure to adapt and change with the BlackBerry example and how it lost virtually all market share by 2016. These things can happen very quickly and we need to be able to adapt. This book does a great job and lining up explaining and telling us about the skills that are most important in this new environment.

timely and well written

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This is a great audiobook for any leader looking to thrive in today's fast-paced world. It offers practical advice on how to handle rapid changes and lead your team to success. Using the NAVIGATE method, the book breaks down complex business challenges into easy steps. The guide covers how to manage crises, promote sustainability, and build a strong workplace culture. With tips for hybrid work and attracting top talent, this audiobook helps leaders feel confident and prepared for any challenge. A must-listen for anyone wanting to become a dynamic and adaptable leader.

Essential guide for leaders!

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It was refreshing to hear a different take on leadership skills for managers as it teaches managers to adapt to the ever-changing work environment. I particularly enjoyed the section on how to manage in remote work environments. The pros and cons of remote and hybrid working. A really good point was brought up that I personally never thought about which is the "us vs them" meaning the "in-office vs the remote" workers. I also like that it helps people new to management develop interpersonal skills to become effective leaders. Both seasoned, new managers and those who are interested in becoming a manager need to listen to this book.

A Must Read for Managers

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