Inspirational Presence: The Art of Transformational Leadership [Hardcover]

Jeff Evans (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2009

Inspirational Presence is an invitation to create a new generation of leaders who are willing to challenge their ways of seeing the world and the people within it. These leaders will be appreciative of the global implications of their thoughts and actions, and know how to create profound change in themselves and in others. The methods and models presented in Inspirational Presence tap into models of collaborative change and learning, as well as presenting current learnings in emotional intelligence and its deep impact on teams and organizations. Leaders will learn how to use Five Competencies for Transformation in ways that inspire and empower others.Also, they can explore the difference between transformational and transactional leadership styles, and see a model that simplifies the difference. By understanding how people engage change, leaders can know which of their actions create the most compelling draws into the future and how to present their ideas.

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About the Author

Jeff Evans, Ph.D., is an author, speaker, and leadership consultant. He helps leaders live their dreams and connect with people through both their hearts and minds. His work focuses on developing and supporting dynamic, inspirational presence in leaders. He has spent the past 20 years guiding executives through successful transformational change in some of the largest corporations in the world. Many of these lead global organizations spanning over 100 counties. His client base has included retail, manufacturing, defense, aviation, information technology, telecommunications, research and development, as well as oil and gas exploration.

As a speaker, Jeff has been a key presenter in the areas of leadership of change, organization development, and large-scale change methodologies. He has authored numerous papers and co-authored The Ten Tasks of Change (Jossey/Bass-Pfeifer, 2001). He has extensive training in behavioral systems, organizations, and the psychology of group dynamics.

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Morgan James Publishing (June 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600375715
• ISBN-13: 978-1600375712
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,838,981 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars This book reveals the core of leadership., February 10, 2011

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This review is from: Inspirational Presence: The Art of Transformational Leadership (Kindle Edition)

This book explores the core to life, as well as the ingrediants of leadership. Everyone should read this book. It was my first book to read on my new Kindle I received as a Christmas gift. Leaders are only a rare breed if they are able to lead without the principals that the author explores. I love books that make wisdom so obtainable. I would like to thank Mr. Evans for writing it. Robert W. Ellis, author Thoughts Behind the Words, A Collection of Church Marquees and the Life Lessons They Represent.

4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring, November 24, 2009

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This review is from: Inspirational Presence: The Art of Transformational Leadership (Hardcover)

I have always been in awe of individuals in the military or private business who attract a natural following. As appointed leaders or simply coworkers, these individuals seemed to possess an energy that rubbed off on others. Jeff Evans explores the basic elements of human nature and physiological drivers to explain how we affect others through our presence. I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking to lead and inspire others.

"Inspirational Presence" builds nicely from Jeff's previous book "The Ten Tasks of Change" co-authored with Chuck Schaefer. Change and leadership, as Jeff points out, are intertwined since you rarely lead people to where they already are. His style fits well with my way of learning: he states a proposition, explains it, gives examples, then moves on to the consequences of the stated proposition. And within these consequences is another proposition, and on he goes. It should capture your attention and interest and be easy to follow.

The last several chapters are packed with valuable lessons and, for me, required some re-reading. He does offer a video supplement that can help. In any case, since one of the crucial elements of book emphasizes knowing oneself, the reader must have a trusted partner to obtain feedback.