It's Up To You: Learn Ten Powerful Leadership Practices

Books on leadership are often either abstract or anecdotal-they focus on concepts and theories or the stories of others. But leadership is a performance art. It's about taking action, utilizing your skill set, and getting results. Craig Miller has crafted a no-frills, pragmatic guide to helping you design the practices you need to become a strategic, visionary leader who can effect immediate change. All you have to do is take the first step in the process. Within these pages, you'll learn how to

• recognize the risk of burnout,
• empower others to step up,
• cope with stress and insecurity,
• have the uncomfortable conversations you've been avoiding,
• increase your team's efficiency,
• face your professional fears,
• build trust in your workplace,
• listen to what your team members are really telling you,
• manage outcomes instead of tasks,
• live with uncertainty,
• create inspiring team standards, and
• celebrate significant milestones.

You are what you practice. If you are committed to taking action, no matter your level of leadership, these simple, effective steps will help you transform your team and get the results you desire.