So You Think You Can LEAD? A Guide to Discovering and Harnessing Your Potential for Leadership

by John M. Donovan, Kevin Donovan

Overview

Do you have leadership “potential?”

Unfortunately in business, your perception of your own potential counts for very little. Your “potential” is a judgment made about you by others. So the question is: “How do those who can provide you with career leadership opportunities judge your potential?”

Do you know what managers look for when assessing leadership potential? Do you know what your core strengths for leadership are? Are your important leadership traits and capabilities clearly seen by others? What are the opportunities in your current job or situation for demonstrating your potential?

This book is a guide to discovering and harnessing your potential for leadership. First, the book provides access to 10 FREE self assessment tools to identify your unique qualities and strengths for leadership. Next, it guides you in creating a Career Network Map of the individuals who can provide opportunities and influence your career. Then, the book also helps you identify and design opportunities to demonstrate your potential in your current job or situation. Finally, readers can create a specific plan for developing your strengths and demonstrating your potential.

If you are currently in a leadership position, or aspire to a leadership position, this book can help you to take increased initiative in your career progress.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940154364246
Publisher:	John M. Donovan
Publication date:	05/06/2017
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

JOHN MICHAEL DONOVAN, PH.D. After serving as a military officer, Michael completed his doctoral studies in Organizational Behavior at Case Western Reserve University. Next, he worked for both Proctor and Gamble, and Honeywell in Human Resource Management positions. At Honeywell’s Aerospace Division, he led new program development efforts including Total Quality Management, and a management development program patterned after GE’s legendary Leadership Development Program. Next, he became the CEO of PDS, Inc. a mid-size international consulting and training firm specializing in the design and implementation of high performance work systems. His clients included: GE, AlliedSignal, 3M, Harley Davidson, Miller Brewing, Novartis, Merck Pharmaceuticals, KLM Airlines, Asia Pacific Breweries, Lucent Technologies, Texas Instruments, Hallmark Cards, Tampa Electric, Ford Motor Company, Florida Power, Baltimore Gas and Electric, the New York Times, and Xerox. Dr. Donovan also teaches in the MBA Program at Schiller International University. He also is the Program Lead for the innovative Contemporary Business Management Program at AHED Colleges. His new book is entitled: So You Think You Can LEAD? A Guide to Discovering and Harnessing Your Potential for Leadership. He has authored three highly successful training programs: The Roadmap to Problem Solving™; TEAM CONCEPT™; and the Changing Role of the Supervisor. He has also published over twenty (20) articles on various aspects of continuous improvement, change management, leadership talent management, work redesign, and employee involvement.