In this updated edition of the LEAD NOW! handbook, internationally recognized leadership coaches John Parker Stewart and Daniel Stewart provide busy leaders with hundreds of sparkling bits of insightful advice for continuous improvement.

Sixteen of America's foremost experts in youth leadership development provide strategies, ideas, and wisdom for student leaders. This is the ultimate handbook for anyone in a position to influence others in a school, club, chapter, or organisation. The authors are top speakers, writers, and trainers for young people and have ample publishing credentials. Includes: 16 characteristics of an effective leader; Fills important niche for effective teen leadership text and curriculum; Straightforward, no-frills, how-to approach; Substantial follow-up and discussion activities at the end of each chapter.

In his new book Step Up and Lead, Frank Viscuso--author, speaker, and career deputy chief--shares the secrets of effective fire service leadership, introduces the traits and skills essential for successful fire service leaders, and discusses the importance of customer service. Designed to help you reach the top of your profession, this new book is considered must-read material for anyone who is ready to step up and lead!

"'Don't Wait, Lead Now is a must-read for emerging leaders and anyone in leadership that wants to up their game-- full of practical, real-world examples that highlight the traits and behaviors that create high-performing teams. " Rita Mitjans, ACC President & Founder at BizGuru LLC This book is my attempt to capture some of the most memorable, real-life leadership stories that I've heard, learned from others, read about, or personally experienced and benefited from in my own growth as a man, a son, a brother, a husband, a father, and a leader. My intention is to use these stories as a tool for others looking to manage and lead others. Ever since I was a kid, I've used analogies, stories, and anecdotes as a way to help me get my messages across in a more fun and succinct manner. I've learned that people tend to relate to information differently, and by that, I mean more effectively when they have perspective; when the information being shared with them is something they can relate to. As I grew up working countless blue-collar jobs between the ages of twelve and twenty-one, I began to learn how to use this technique as a means to build relationships, establish credibility, and create a personal brand for myself. When I entered the corporate world, I was pleased to find that these skills were easily transferable into the business world. This book is filled with real-world experiences and lessons you can easily apply to your own situation to help you become a more effective leader, whether in business, family, or life in general. "Jim writes from the heart, sharing the personal experiences that have influenced his leadership style and approach. Imparting his most formative career lessons in this narrative style, Don't Wait, Lead Now results in a genuine and intuitive contribution to the topic of leadership excellence." Anthony Horton CEO, Corporate Relocation, LLC "Jim Lord paints a realistic and provocative look at critical aspects needed for a new leader. He raises challenging questions that have long concerned those of us in the field of leadership development. How do new leaders positively influence the lives of employees while balancing the needs of a large company's growth in ways that accurately capture all the complexities and nuances faced on a daily basis? Lord's book is not only a treasured roadmap for new leaders, but a reminder of lessons learned when it comes to creating a runway for the future of an up-and-coming executive. The book doesn't merely describe steps on how to be a strong and impactful leader, and it takes the reader on a tour of duty with a chockful of powerful examples that worked for him over the years. All readers will find much to stimulate their thinking in this book." Doug Hilton, SPHR Chief People Officer, Gaudenzia, Inc.

Are you hungry to help others through leadership but don't feel like you have the authority? One of the greatest myths of leadership is that you must be in charge in order to lead. Great leaders don't buy it. Great leaders--whether they have the official authority or not--learn how to be an influential presence wherever they are. In How to Lead When You're Not in Charge, author and pastor Clay Scroggins explains the nature of leadership and what's needed to be a great leader--even when you answer to someone else. Drawing from biblical principles and his experience as the lead pastor of Buckhead Church in Atlanta, Georgia, Clay will help you nurture your vision and cultivate influence with integrity and confidence, even when you lack authority in your organization or ministry. In this book, Clay will walk you through the challenge of leadership and the four basic behaviors all great leaders have and how to cultivate them: Leading yourself Choosing positivity Thinking critically Rejecting passivity With practical wisdom and humor, Clay Scroggins will help you free yourself to become the great leader you want to be so you can make a difference. Even when you're not in charge. ---------- "This book will be one of the most, if not the most, pivotal leadership books you'll ever read." - Andy Stanley "If you're ready to lead right where you are, this book can show you how to start." - Dave Ramsey "Read this book! The marketplace is full of leadership messages, but this one is a stand out." - Louie Giglio

In Lead Upwards: How Startup Joiners Can Impact New Ventures, Build Amazing Careers, and Inspire Great Teams, startup marketing leader Sarah E. Brown delivers an illuminating and accessible guide to maximizing your impact and delivering results in a startup leadership role. The author draws on over a decade of experience scaling SaaS companies as she explains how to prepare for, earn, and succeed in an executive role at a startup company. The book describes every step on the way to realizing your goals—and the goals of your startup—as you navigate the gap between a management role and the executive team. It covers what to do in your first 90 days, how to build and sustain a healthy team culture, and the art of communicating results to your leadership team and board. You’ll also learn: How to manage the challenges posed by leading a remote, distributed, or hybrid team Management strategies based on inclusive and diverse teambuilding, alignment with business objectives, and inspirational leadership Effective ways to level up your skills and stay current as your company grows A must-read book for current and aspiring executives at startup firms, Lead Upwards will also earn a place on the bookshelves of startup board members, founders, funders, and managers seeking a singularly insightful discussion of business leadership.

You expect clarity and simplicity from a leader; you expect their words to count. But such is not always the case. A leadership vacuum is occurring globally in government politics, with corporate CEOs, entrepreneurs, and in struggling companies. This is not a good foundation to build a transformational process, which demands direction, simplicity, clarity and--of course--has consequences. Using his experience as a renowned leadership expert, R. Paul Vuolle brings you back to basics on how to lead people in a straightforward and honest way. Relatable and empathetic, Paul's message is simple but effective, and cuts through the bullshit so you can lead and manage people effectively.