Gary Burnison Books

Leadership is fundamentally about inspiring others to believe and enabling that belief to become reality. In "Leadership U: Accelerating Through the Crisis Curve," Gary Burnison emphasizes that effective leadership is not about the leader but about those they lead. As he notes, the next two years will likely bring more change than the past two decades combined. He presents a framework called the “Six Degrees of Leadership” to guide leaders in creating meaningful change. The framework includes: 1. **Anticipate** - Foreseeing challenges amid unprecedented ambiguity. 2. **Navigate** - Course-correcting in real time to maintain stability. 3. **Communication** - Connecting consistently, where the leader embodies both the message and the messenger. 4. **Listen** - Breaking down hierarchies to gather insights from all levels, especially the uncomfortable truths. 5. **Learn** - Cultivating agility to respond effectively when faced with the unknown. 6. **Lead** - Empowering a nimble, innovative culture from the bottom up. Embracing these principles allows leaders to master the “crisis curve” that disrupts the business landscape. The world has irrevocably changed, and while nostalgia for the past is understandable, leaders must adapt to the present. As Burnison asserts, when faced with closed doors, leaders must choose to either find a new path or give up. "Leadership U" inspires a proactive approach to navigating these challenges.

Master the essential skill set of the truly effective leader The Leadership Journey charts a course through four critical areas of being a great leader. Written by Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison, this book brings world-renown people and talent development expertise to bear in a discussion about 'good' versus 'great' leadership.

About The BookThe workscape has changed--one of the most dramatic transformations of the past few years. Think about it. For so many people just starting their careers, working virtually is all they know. For everyone else who has had the remote option, work is no longer synonymous with a physical location. In this push-pull world, that means navigating and negotiating between the flexibility and opportunity you want--and the commitment and performance that organizations need. In other words, you need to take control.Whether you're focused on getting your next job or you are striving to get ahead where you are, this is the book to guide your career path. In the first section, you'll understand how you're wired--your A.C.T. (being authentic, making a connection, and giving others a taste of you who are you), tapping your right brain, and learning as the secret to sustainable success. In the second section, you'll figure out how to get the job--and get ahead, from targeting your next opportunity to nailing the interview. And in the third section, you'll master working with others--from the 4 Career Knockout Punches, to getting along with your boss and workers, navigating culture, and communicating and connecting.In Take Control, you'll discover how you can have the career you've always wanted.

Many individuals find themselves trapped in unfulfilling jobs and toxic work environments, often feeling powerless and unaware of how to improve their situation. This book addresses the challenges of career dissatisfaction and offers guidance on how to identify and pursue better job opportunities, empowering readers to take control of their professional lives.

Five simple qualities that captures the essence of outstanding leadership today In today’s world, leadership is all about establishing community and connectivity so everyone can be part of something bigger than themselves. To have the grace to create this kind of leadership, we need greater self-awareness and genuine connection to others.  In The Five Graces of Life and Leadership , CEO of the celebrated consulting firm Korn Ferry delivers a meaningful and thought-provoking exploration of leadership, emphasizing the five kinds of grace that leaders absolutely must have to lead their teams in today’s evolving workscape. In the book, you’ll learn how to the best leaders make their teams feel comforted, safe, and secure that they’re headed in the right direction. It includes insightful discussions on each of the five indispensable graces, including: The perfect book for managers, executives, and other business leaders doing their best to lead their teams through some of the most rapidly changing business and social environments we’ve seen in our lifetimes, The Five Graces of Life and Leadership is a can’t miss book on the human side of leadership at work, at home and anywhere else.

Helps you to learn how to train your focus on the twelve most critical elements of leadership, so you can; establish your vision and develop a strategy for achieving it; inspire your people to embrace the change you envision; measure the effectiveness of your leadership; build powerful teams that are aligned in purpose and strategy; and, more.