One step at a time... One week at a time... For busy leaders who don t have time. Today's leaders are busy. Yet, the most successful ones are taking a little time to think better so they can take actions to lead better. Take the Bull by the Horns helps leaders think through a wide range of issues to help them accomplish their most important business and personal goals. It offers 52 weeks worth of leadership ideas, strategies and insights for leaders who are motivated to grow themselves and others. The book serves as a: Personal thinking guide to help leaders focus on the important leadership issues and reflect, learn and grow on their own watch. Discussion catalyst to help their teams gel and thrive. Talking about concepts in the book is a great way to get juices flowing in group settings. Leadership development tool that delivers substance, ideas, and insights to help leaders think better and create better results. Readers will learn how to: Clarify, focus and stretch their thinking to create bigger opportunities for the business and themselves. Keep employees from running for the door when the clock hits five. See through the foggy haze of problems that cloud their day. Stop the toxic bickering that is spoiling their team. Expand possibilities for themselves and their companies. Turn their thoughts into action, take charge in ways that really matter, and instantly reap the rewards.
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Gayle Lantz is a leadership expert and president of WorkMatters, Inc., (www.WorkMatters.com) a consulting firm dedicated to helping executives think and work smarter.
A sought-after consultant, coach, facilitator, and speaker, Gayle works closely with executives and leadership teams to expand their vision, think and act strategically, and inspire change. Together, they increase business results and help make work matter at every level of the organization. Among her clients are NASA, Microsoft, MassMutual, BBVA Compass Bank as well as small and mid-sized firms.
Gayle is author of the award-winning book Take the Bull by the Horns: The Busy Leader's Action Guide to Growing Your Business...and Yourself, and host of "Lantz on Leadership" on the WebTalk Radio Network.
Before starting her own business, Gayle worked in the insurance, financial services and investment industry. She most recently held an officer level position with TIAA-CREF, a leader in its industry, serving those in the academic, medical, cultural and research fields.
Gayle's articles and/or quotes have been featured in a variety of national and global business publications including BusinessWeek, Harvard Management Update, Wall Street Journal Online, Human Resource Executive magazine, FastCompany.com, CEO Online and The New York Times.
