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Rethinking leadership is crucial in today's evolving workplace, where traditional "work-life balance" approaches have led to stress and burnout. In this insightful guide, Dan Pontefract emphasizes that true workplace flourishing comes from supporting team members in both their professional and personal lives. He introduces a new leadership paradigm based on twelve essential work-life factors, drawing on global research and personal experiences. This book serves as a blueprint for leaders to cultivate environments where individuals can thrive and reach their full potential.

Emphasizing the importance of collaboration, this book advocates for a shift from traditional management to an open leadership approach that empowers employees. It addresses the gap between understanding collaborative leadership and the skills needed to implement it effectively. Readers will discover practical leadership models and tools designed to facilitate personal and organizational transformation, fostering a culture of collaboration through an integrated framework that includes technology and connected learning.

"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 empathetic ; Act not out of ego but out of purpose ; Share knowledge to build a wise organization ; Stay present and attentive to the needs of others ; Embrace change and the opportunity for growth it offers ; Stay curious and adopt lifelong learning ; Think and act with clarity ; Commit to balance and inclusivity in all your dealings ; Act with humility and thoughtfulness The 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."-- Provided by publisher

Citing the title of Robert Frost's poem "The Road Not Taken" as an example of something people think they know but often get wrong, consultant Dan Pontefract offers a strategy for thinking more clearly and making better decisions. As he explains how his "dream, decide, do" system works, he provides real-life examples of "open thinkers" whose accomplishments stem from their deliberative cognitive practices. People tend to rush to conclusions, accept misinformation, skip nuance or trust shallow assumptions. Instead, Pontefract says, pause to ponder. The effectiveness of your thought process depends on how well you sort evidence, reflect upon it and challenge your conclusions. getAbstract recommends Pontefract's manual to those who'd like to make better decisions or gain useful insight into their own thought processes.

Focusing on the interconnectedness of personal, organizational, and workplace purpose, this book emphasizes the importance of achieving a harmonious balance among these areas. When aligned, they foster engagement and growth, benefiting employees, teams, organizations, customers, and society. Conversely, neglecting any aspect can lead to negative outcomes such as disengagement and stagnation. The author, drawing from extensive experience and research, presents a framework for reaching this optimal state, termed the "sweet spot."