Lead. Care. Win.: How to Become a Leader Who Matters by Dan Pontefract (English)

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Dan Pontefract is on a mission to change the world of work. Lead. Care. Win is his fourth book, and like the previous three is the product of relentless focus, observations and research that have led him to define 9 insightful yet super-practical leadership lessons. His latest thinking will help you become a more caring and engaging leader, one that will fully (and completely) understand the critical importance of crafting meaningful, respectful relationships among all your stakeholders. Every human interaction is crucial. Every exchange can be mutually beneficial. These 9 leadership lessons center on your willingness to improve how you treat people, a call for meaningful change to: Be relatable and empatheticAct not out of ego but out of purpose Share knowledge to build a wise organizationStay present and attentive to the needs of others Embrace change and the opportunity for growth it offersStay curious and adopt lifelong learningThink and act with clarityCommit to balance and inclusivity in all your dealingsAct with humility and thoughtfulnessThe bottom line is that when you care enough to champion others, the workplace becomes happily infectious and the organization benefits in more ways than one. It's time to care. Full potential is possible.

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Dan Pontefract is the founder and CEO of The Pontefract Group, a firm that improves the state of leadership and organizational culture. His goal is to go out of business from a lack of clients who no longer require any assistance.He is the best-selling author of three books: OPEN TO THINK, THE PURPOSE EFFECT and FLAT ARMY. Dan is a renowned speaker and has been asked to present at four different TED events. He also writes for Forbes and Harvard Business Review. Dan is an adjunct professor at the University of Victoria, Gustavson School of Business and has garnered more than 20 industry awards over his career. His favourite was "Dad of the Year" in 2013, although nepotism was in play.His third book, OPEN TO THINK, was the 2019 getAbstract International Book of the Year winner, and it also received a 2019 Axiom Business Book Award in the Leadership category.Previously as Chief Envisioner and Chief Learning Officer at TELUS—a Canadian telecommunications company with revenues of over $14 billion and 50,000 global employees—he launched the Transformation Office, the TELUS MBA, and the TELUS Leadership Philosophy, all award-winning initiatives that dramatically helped to increase the company's employee engagement to record levels of nearly 90%. Prior to TELUS, he held senior roles at SAP, Business Objects and the British Columbia Institute of Technology.Dan's personal declaration of purpose guides much of his thinking: We're not here to see through each other; we're here to see each other through.Dan and his wife, Denise, have three children and live in Victoria, Canada. If you ever find yourself in Victoria, you'll likely find Dan cycling in search of a locally brewed IPA beer. He may even buy you one.You can reach Dan on Twitter @dpontefract, Instagram @dan.pontefract, Facebook @danpontefractauthor, LinkedIn @dan.pontefract or on his website at

Review

"If you want to win, you have to care–Dan Pontefract is a leader who cares." —Whitney Johnson, Thinkers50, Leading Management Thinker"An invaluable roadmap with helpful techniques and practical approaches, Lead. Care. Win. is essential reading for those seeking to become a leader who matters." —Amy C. Edmondson, Professor, Harvard Business School and author of The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth."Lead. Care. Win. showcases Dan Pontefract's thoughtful field guide to transform yourself into a leader with a heart." —Herminia Ibarra, Charles Handy Professor of Organizational Behavior at London Business School and author of Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader."Dan Pontefract delivers a thorough field guide that will categorically improve your ability to lead both yourself and others." —Francesca Gino, Professor, Harvard Business School and author of Rebel Talent: Why it Pays to Break the Rules in Work and Life.

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AUTHOR WITH A BRAND: Pontefract is building his name more and more, has been very active and successful on the speaking circuit and his books sales are building with each title. Open to Think, has previous book, sold better than any of his previous ones, and this new book takes a slightly different look at leadership compared to the others. AFFORDABLE FORMAT: As a less expensive paperback, this book is intended to be a fairly quick read for busy people. HUMANISTIC VISION: As in his previous books, Pontefract is a firm believer that treating your colleagues with compassion and love is the way to lead successfully. It is a vision in tune with our times and a welcome antidote to the traditional "great man (or woman)" theory of leadership that is based on ego and authoritarianism. GREAT WITH MEDIA: He is a very polished and eloquent speaker and quite charming with media.

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"If you want to win, you have to care-Dan Pontefract is a leader who cares." -- Whitney Johnson , Thinkers50, Leading Management Thinker"An invaluable roadmap with helpful techniques and practical approaches, Lead. Care. Win. is essential reading for those seeking to become a leader who matters." -- Amy C. Edmondson , Professor, Harvard Business School and author of The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth. " Lead. Care. Win. showcases Dan Pontefract's thoughtful field guide to transform yourself into a leader with a heart." -- Herminia Ibarra , Charles Handy Professor of Organizational Behavior at London Business School and author of Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader. "Dan Pontefract delivers a thorough field guide that will categorically improve your ability to lead both yourself and others." -- Francesca Gino , Professor, Harvard Business School and author of Rebel Talent: Why it Pays to Break the Rules in Work and Life.

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AUTHOR WITH A BRAND: Pontefract is building his name more and more, has been very active and successful on the speaking circuit and his books sales are building with each title. Open to Think, has previous book, sold better than any of his previous ones, and this new book takes a slightly different look at leadership compared to the others. AFFORDABLE FORMAT: As a less expensive paperback, this book is intended to be a fairly quick read for busy people. HUMANISTIC VISION: As in his previous books, Pontefract is a firm believer that treating your colleagues with compassion and love is the way to lead successfully. It is a vision in tune with our times and a welcome antidote to the traditional "great man (or woman)" theory of leadership that is based on ego and authoritarianism. GREAT WITH MEDIA: He is a very polished and eloquent speaker and quite charming with media.

Details ISBN1773271326 Author Dan Pontefract Publisher Figure 1 Publishing Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 1773271326 ISBN-13 9781773271323 Format Paperback Pages 216 Short Title Lead. Care. Win. Subtitle How to Become a Leader Who Matters Imprint Figure 1 Publishing Place of Publication Vancouver Country of Publication Canada Publication Date 2020-11-12 UK Release Date 2020-11-12 Audience General AU Release Date 2020-12-06 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this

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