Jo is a renowned expert in leadership and global teams, dedicated to bridging traditional societal wisdom with modern business strategies. His extensive research, involving work with top organizations and interviews with diverse individuals, uncovers the core principles of effective leadership. He also delves into the practicalities of globalization and the dynamics of international teams. His approach is informed by a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship and leading non-profit organizations.
Focusing on everyday thinking challenges, this book offers a comprehensive review of the 50 most common issues people encounter. It provides practical solutions that are accessible and easy to implement, making it a valuable resource for improving decision-making and problem-solving skills in daily life.
Wherever they are in their career, this guide will give professionals a comprehensive understanding of the basic building blocks of effective leadership and management.For all professionals, knowledge of the key elements of high-quality leadership is vital, whether they are existing managers, taking on additional managerial responsibilities, or looking ahead to their career goals. This base of knowledge stretches from the individual - leading yourself - to the group, leading teams and even entire organizations.In tackling all these key aspects, the book equips individuals to progress in any area of leadership and management, from team-building to strategic planning. It also addresses the unique challenges of remote leadership that have arisen as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is an essential guide for anyone looking to thrive in a new era of modern leadership.
"A treasure trove of ideas for the new working world." - Jo Youle, Chief Executive, Missing People In a world still adjusting to the impact of the pandemic, remote and hybrid working is new territory for most people. But many managers can be poorly equipped to deal with it: the more casual ways of managing in a physical office simply don't work with remote teams, and most tasks will be more challenging when conducted at a distance. Aspects of this will be great news for some people: managing remote teams can often raise the bar for leaders and managers, as well as for the teams themselves. But office-based, face-to-face leadership, while certainly effective, is often more informal and ad hoc, and a number of basic management tasks can be much harder to complete remotely: - managing workloads and performance; - resolving problems and miscommunications; - motivation (and the lack of); - professional development and ongoing training; and - identifying, setting and measuring goals and targets. This new title shows how leaders, managers and team members can raise their games to meet the challenges of 21st century leadership and our new age of working.
Master the essential skills that have the power to unlock your leadership effectiveness with the updated handbook from award-winning author, Jo Owen.
Feel good and function well with the help of Resilience.Resilience is your key to surviving and thriving in an ever more challenging world. This highly practical book gives you the tools and techniques to deal with the minor irritations and major events which life throws at us.Based on the latest research and original cases from around the world, Jo Owen reveals the 10 habits of mind which anyone can learn to bounce back and sustain high performance. Especially relevant for the changing world of work, Resilience shows how you can build a better future through self-belief, strengthened connections and a positive mindset.Learn the ten habits that make a difference.
Exploring the resilience of tribes, this book highlights their enduring survival strategies in challenging environments. It draws parallels between tribal existence and modern business, suggesting that contemporary firms can learn valuable lessons from the resourcefulness and adaptability of these ancient communities. By examining the principles that have allowed tribes to thrive, the book offers insights into achieving success in today's competitive landscape.
This book is your essential guide to the theory and practice of leadership. Whatever your level in an organisation, this is your practical handbook for getting to the top and staying there. Anyone can learn to be a great leader. And everyone can learn to lead better. This book will show you how. Its clear focus on practical, straightforward advice and guidance, delivered with refreshing honesty and humour, and with a relentless focus on the practical skills of leadership, will make sure you quickly understand and master all the core skills you'll need to succeed. Based on original research into some of the world's best organisations across the public, private and voluntary sectors, How to Lead cuts right through all the myths and mysteries to get straight to the heart of what you need to do and how you need to do it in order to succeed.
Understand the myths, fads and misconceptions surrounding leadership and get an entertaining view of how to avoid them to become a better leader.
Based on original research with some of the world's leading companies, Global Teams is the definitive, practical guide on making the sharp end of globalisation work for you and your organisation.
Unlock your true potential and accelerate your career by acquiring the seven key mindsets that lead to leadership success.