Acknowledgments; Prologue; PART I: WHAT DOES THE LEADER NEED?; STEP 1: Leading Up; STEP 2: Thinking and Acting Strategically; STEP 3: Pushing Back the Right Way; PART II: WHAT DOES THE TEAM NEED?; STEP 4: Letting Others Create the How; STEP 5: Breaking Down the Doors; STEP 6: Working the System; PART III: WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP THE LEADER AND THE TEAM SUCCEED?; STEP 7: Bending but Not Breaking; STEP 8: Preparing Others to Lead; STEP 9: Leading with Presence; The Smart Guide to Positive Push-Back; Notes; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W; Z.
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Every manager on the move wants to have influence at the top in order to get his or her ideas heard and ultimately acted upon. In Lead Your Boss, recognized leadership guru John Baldoni gives managers new-as well as tried-and-true- methods for influencing both their bosses and their peers, and giving senior leaders reasons to follow their lead. Featuring instructive stories based on real-life experiences from leaders at all levels, Lead Your Boss reveals proven strategies for: Developing spheres of influence Handling tough issues Asserting oneself diplomatically Putting the team first Persuading up Establishing trust Using organizational politics to everyone's advantage Inspiring others through-out the organization Lead Your Boss gives readers practical, tactical advice on becoming a key player in any organization, regardless of whether or not they have an office in the Csuite ... YET.