Shared Leadership Disciplines: A Better Way To Lead & Coach

Shared Leadership Disciplines: A Better Way To Lead & Coach

The significant changes happening in the world today, along with the challenges posed by COVID-19, have highlighted the need for leaders to embrace a new mindset and approach in the post-pandemic world. The authors advocate that we need a better way to lead and coach in order to promote interdependence, collaboration and learning across multiple dimensions. They propose a simple but powerful approach: shared leadership. By sharing influence, power, and ownership, leaders can create an inspiring and inviting environment for team members to speak up, step up, and do more for the team and each other with a greater sense of purpose. The result is that meetings become magic, work becomes meaningful, and team members become engaged, with everyone's voice being heard. Overall, the book provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of Shared Leadership and the skills needed to implement it effectively. It is structured in 4 parts as follows: 1) Part One presents research findings that make the case for Shared Leadership. 2) Part Two describes the five Shared Leadership Disciplines®, including definitions, stories, concepts, and practical tools. 3) Part Three outlines opportunities for applying the Disciplines to organizations and teams, with an emphasis on how they can help promote sustainability. 4) Part Four offers guidance for becoming a Shared Leadership Team Coach. The book also includes additional resources such as 15 FAQs, 30 Check-In Questions, and a summary of the tools mentioned. The book is written for every leader, team member, and anyone expected to act in the capacity of a "team coach”. The authors hope that readers will discover several simple yet practical principles, concepts, and tools that they can use to turn their teams into shared leadership teams that foster sustainable performance and growth. By doing so, every day can become a day to look forward to, a day to make a difference, and 'Thank God it's Today' replaces the expression of 'Thank God it's Friday.'