Contemporary Leadership Skills for Managers

Strategies to Lead Your Team Through Rapid Changes, Digital Transformation, Remote Work, Crisis Management, and More!

By: Reese L. Stone

Narrated by: Samantha Scathe

Length: 4 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

Change is inevitable yet feared! How you handle change can define your leadership. Choose to be the leader who embraces change and takes their team to success!

In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable landscape, traditional leadership skills are not enough.

You have probably already worked on your communication skills, your levels of empathy, and how to handle conflicts within your team…yet there is still something missing.

To thrive as a leader in the modern workplace, you will need a unique set of skills that enable you to handle the rapid changes and challenges that are thrown your way.

Over just the last few years, we have experienced a pandemic, war, economic crisis, and natural disasters. It has felt and still feels like there is no end to the obstacles that need to be overcome.

While everybody needs to handle these changes, people are looking to you for inspiration and guidance. As if that pressure isn’t enough— your senior managers are also hovering over to ensure your team is functioning at its best.

The causes of rapid change are complex and even though events may not be happening on your doorsteps, there is no doubt that they won’t negatively impact your organization.

Failing to adapt to change only leaves companies trailing behind…or worse. Just look what happened to international giant names such as Blackberry, Kodak, and Blockbuster!

And their leaders had years of experience under their belts!

Fortunately, this doesn’t have to be your fate. You can expand your skillset and become adaptable to change with 8 essential skills to become a dynamic leader whose team continues to grow and flourish.

In this guide to modern leadership, here is just a fraction of what you will discover:

• The 8 steps of the NAVIGATE method which turns complex business concepts into manageable and practical strategies
• 10 change factors that leaders are in the midst of and what to expect in the next 10 years
• How to handle rapid change as a leader and ensure your team is continuously building resilience
• 11 technologies that will jumpstart your digital transformation and how to implement a plan that doesn’t create resistance from the less IT-savvy members
• The best software and tips for hybrid work teams so that each team member can feel connected, valued, and productive
• How to tackle a crisis with calm and confidence—even one that shakes the entire world!
• The implications of geopolitical uncertainties, how to mitigate risks, and even seize opportunities!
• What it means to promote sustainability with 6 real-world examples of the potential benefits
• The ultimate guide to attracting, onboarding, and retaining the best talent for diverse teams that drive innovation
• 14 techniques to unleash the ethical leader in you, reinforce team ethics and values, and create an unparalleled workplace culture

And much more.

As a busy leader, it’s understandable how daunting a skill set like this may seem, especially when you are already short of time. You know your team fears change so how are they going to cope with more?

The NAGIVATE method doesn’t add to your workload. Instead, it alleviates stress and uncertainty so that your main focus is on a team that feels respected, valued, and engaged.

©2024 Sue M L Wilson (P)2024 Sue M L Wilson

Wonderful guide

"Contemporary Leadership Skills for Managers" by Reese L. Stone is the comprehensive range of insights it offers to enhance leadership abilities. It teaches you how to navigate the ongoing digital transformation, lead effectively in remote settings, handle crisis situations, and implement strategies for retention, among other things. This book is an invaluable resource for adapting to the evolving dynamics of today's business world.

Very Informative!

I appreciate how this guide recognizes the challenges modern leaders face in a rapidly changing and unpredictable landscape, and offers practical strategies to help them adapt and thrive. The 8-step NAVIGATE method seems like a valuable tool for turning complex business concepts into manageable strategies, enabling leaders to handle change effectively and build resilience within their teams.

Leadership for our new Digital Business Landscape!

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Motivational guide!

As a new entrepreneur who didn't have enough knowledge about leadership skills, this book offered really insightful and motivational information. I personally liked management techniques which author introduces in the book - they make me feel like I can do it from today too!
I'm really glad I met and listened to this book and highly recommend it to anyone who struggles to become a better leader like me in today's complex society.

Leading Through Storms

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Very Informative!

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Practical Guidance for Modern Leadership

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Navigating Modern Leadership Challenges with Ease!

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Overall, this audiobook is a treasure trove of knowledge for managers eager to enhance their leadership skills in a modern context. Whether you're a seasoned leader or stepping into management for the first time, this guide offers valuable perspectives to help you thrive in today’s dynamic work environment. Highly recommend it for anyone ready to lead with impact and innovation!

Drive Success

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Great for Aspiring Leaders!

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