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Transform your leadership with powerful lessons from the frontline Leading on the Frontline brings humanitarian leadership into the boardroom, giving business leaders a powerful lesson in engagement, motivation, inspiration and innovation. Drawing upon a lifetime of humanitarian work in some of the world's most difficult places, author Linda Cruse shares stories from the frontline that illustrate how to dig deep, inspire, thrive and more. Business leaders work on a different type of frontline — one that is no less volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous — and the ability to deal effectively with the unexpected sets great leaders apart from the herd. Tap into your own intuition, compassion and courage; keep composure under pressure; align vision with strategic goals; exercise mental toughness — these skills are required in the aftermath of a tsunami in Thailand or a landslide in Nepal, and in business, they propel good people to great feats of leadership. This book presents extraordinary stories of extraordinary people who confront the best and worst of humanity every day. These people accomplish big things with few resources, prioritise progress over personal comfort and prevail over seemingly impossible odds. Their lessons contain multitudes for those who aspire to be great leaders — and the very best version of themselves.  Learn the secrets of effective leadership through the frontline humanitarian lensMaster the art of storytelling to build morale, strengthen teamwork and define problem solving paradigmsSee everyday situations in a new way, discover new possibilities and unearth new solutionsLearn how extraordinary people confront fear, face death and find joy in the most difficult circumstances Whether on the frontline or in the boardroom, the objective is the same: to achieve goals and exceed expectations. Leading on the Frontline equips leaders with the skills and perspective they need to emerge victorious in a relentlessly volatile, constantly changing world.

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TRANSFORM YOUR LEADERSHIP WITH POWERFUL LESSONS FROM THE FRONTLINE Leading on the Frontline presents a powerful new perspective on what it means to truly lead. After two decades in some of the world's most dangerous conditions, humanitarian aid worker Linda Cruse has witnessed extraordinary leadership -- and the miracles it can accomplish. Here, she shares the lessons and stories from the frontline that illustrate how to dig deep, inspire, and thrive. Leaders face frequent upheaval, unexpected roadblocks, intense pressure and new challenges amid a constantly changing landscape. This book brings humanitarian leadership into focus for a compelling lesson in engagement, motivation, inspiration and innovation. Enlightening, inspirational and transformational, Leading on the Frontline equips you with the skills and perspective you need to become the leader you want to be.

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TRANSFORM YOUR LEADERSHIP WITH POWERFUL LESSONS FROM THE FRONTLINE Leading on the Frontline presents a powerful new perspective on what it means to truly lead. After two decades in some of the world's most dangerous conditions, humanitarian aid worker Linda Cruse has witnessed extraordinary leadership -- and the miracles it can accomplish. Here, she shares the lessons and stories from the frontline that illustrate how to dig deep, inspire, and thrive. Leaders face frequent upheaval, unexpected roadblocks, intense pressure and new challenges amid a constantly changing landscape. This book brings humanitarian leadership into focus for a compelling lesson in engagement, motivation, inspiration and innovation. Enlightening, inspirational and transformational, Leading on the Frontline equips you with the skills and perspective you need to become the leader you want to be.

Author Biography

LINDA CRUSE is an international frontline humanitarian leader, inspirational speaker and author who delivers accelerated leadership programmes and dynamic workshops for business.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Sir Richard Branson xix Acknowledgements xxiii A note from the author: How it all began xxv Preface xxvii Part I: Courage 1 1 Courage 3 2 Trust 11 3 Be the voice 21 4 Facing fear 35 5 Know the context 43 6 Be bold 53 Part II: Passion 59 7 Meaningful connection 61 8 Listen and learn 67 9 Jump in 77 10 Have fun 89 11 Just ask 101 12 Take charge 109 Part III: Love 113 13 Purpose and passion 115 14 Dig deeper 123 15 Take care of yourself 133 16 Surrender 141 17 Compassion 151 18 Through the eyes of another 163 Part IV: Awareness 167 19 Be prepared 169 20 Empathy 179 21 Learn and improvise 185 22 Intuition 195 23 Know thyself 199 24 Know when to leave 209 25 Do not judge 215 Epilogue: Passion, purpose and playfulness 229 Index 241

Details ISBN0730365808 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd Year 2018 ISBN-10 0730365808 ISBN-13 9780730365808 Format Paperback Place of Publication Milton, QLD Country of Publication Australia Author Linda Cruse Subtitle Remarkable Stories and Essential Leadership Lessons from the World's Danger Zones DEWEY 658.4 Imprint John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd Language English Short Title Leading on the Frontline UK Release Date 2018-09-21 Publication Date 2018-09-21 AU Release Date 2018-09-21 NZ Release Date 2018-09-21 US Release Date 2018-12-28 Pages 280 Audience General We've got this

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