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Praise for THE ART OF SELF-LEADERSHIP "
The Art of Self-Leadership shines a light on the inner journey to effectiveness, offering many helpful models and practical exercises. Heather Younger has created a great resource for anyone who wants to become a better leader through disciplined self-reflection and personal growth."
-Amy C. Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management, Harvard Business School; and author of
Right Kind of Wrong,
The Fearless Organization, and more "Effectively leading others requires us to first learn to lead ourselves. So what does this look like? In Heather Younger's engaging new book,
The Art of Self-Leadership, she offers a clear and relevant path to self-discovery by providing a valuable framework for viewing our personal strengths, limitations, and expectations, as well as encouraging us to find our inner voice and power. One of the truly great leaders of our time, Heather illustrates how we can best empower others by first empowering ourselves. Don't miss this superb book!"
-Stephen M. R. Covey, New York Times and #1
Wall Street Journal bestselling author of
The Speed of Trust and
Trust & Inspire "Heather Younger lays out a new model for self-leadership in her latest book that is illuminating. From the vulnerable stories to the practical strategies,
The Art of Self-Leadership is a roadmap for those looking to lead and empower themselves now and into the future. I've loved sharing the stage with her at events and now I love sharing the shelf, too!"
-Jon Acuff, New York Times bestselling author of
All It Takes Is a Goal "Leadership begins with self-leadership and this book offers a wealth of practical ideas that you can use to learn and improve self-leadership. The straightforward and practical approach makes it easy to implement the strategies for personal and professional growth. It's a useful resource for those seeking to lead themselves."
-Mark Sanborn, President of Sanborn & Associates, Inc. and author of
You Don't Need a Title to Be a Leader and
The Fred Factor
List of contents
Preface xi
Introduction: Unveiling Your Golden Core xv
Part I Foundation of Self-Understanding 1 Chapter 1 Understanding Your Intrinsic Worth 3
Chapter 2 Understanding Your Limitations 25
Chapter 3 Understanding Fear 35
Part II Personal Growth and Sustainability 45 Chapter 4 Deciding Between Progress and Perfection 47
Chapter 5 Prioritizing Self-Care 65
Chapter 6 The Three Stages of Empowerment 81
Chapter 7 Keying in on Your Strengths 99
Part III Social Interaction and Influence 111 Chapter 8 Relationship-Building in Action 113
Chapter 9 Leaning into Flexible Thinking 139
Chapter 10 Expect Clear Expectations 155
Chapter 11 Feedback Is a Gift 175
Chapter 12 Use Your Voice and Be Seen 193
Conclusion: Are You Ready and Willing to Become a Strong Self-Leader? 217
References 227
Acknowledgments 231
About the Author 233
Index 235
About the author
HEATHER R. YOUNGER is a bestselling author, renowned keynote speaker, and one of the world's leading experts on workplace culture. As the visionary Founder and CEO of Employee Fanatix, a preeminent employee engagement and workplace culture consulting firm, Heather has reviewed over 30,000 surveys and facilitated over 100 employee focus groups.
