How do organizations that consistently perform at elite levels approach the practice of leadership? They do it by custom-engineering an organizational DNA or genetic code that is systemic. Leveraging the Genetics of Leadership reveals this revolutionary new approach to leadership. Daniel Edds documents, through meticulous research, case studies, compelling examples, and personal interviews with leaders of organizations innovating the very foundations of leadership. His research comes from multiple healthcare, manufacturing organizations, the US Military, and an elementary school that went from failing to one of the few to close the achievement gap. You've likely read other leadership books. Leveraging the Genetics of Leadership radically innovates traditional models of leadership by rearranging core organizational elements into a designed system. A system that will scale mission, vision, and values across the enterprise. A system that will create a workforce engaged in creating extraordinary value for all stakeholders. The result is unparalleled organizational performance that makes customers line up at your door. In these pages, you will learn how elite organizations: Engage their entire workforce in creating customer value Custom-engineer their leadership DNA or genetic code Create a workforce that become their biggest ambassadors Design rules, routines, and organizational habits that will ignite innovation Traditional books on leadership strive to create courageous leaders who will attract followers. Leveraging the Genetics of Leadership will show you how to create a courageous workforce who will attract customers. The result is unparalleled performance and a workforce that grows into confident and empowered human beings. It all begins when you learn how to leverage the genetics of leadership.

In many ways, an individual's DNA determines their destiny. Companies, like individuals, have an organizational DNA. The DNA of Leadership helps leaders and organizations understand how to shape a company's genetic code for success by communicating, differentiating, and innovating - within relationships, teams, organizations, and with clients and customers. Expert author, Judith E. Glaser identifies seven vital leadership practices that can reshape an organisation into a WE-centric culture - a culture that will enable people to effectively work together during times of transformation. These seven practices can be ''grafted'' into meetings, conversations, new product development, strategic initiatives, and even mergers and acquisitions, to maximize results and allow leaders and organizations to leverage talent in amazing ways.

“Cyril Levicki believes that leaders are born, not made. That leaders don't manage and managers don't lead and that personal and professional balance is essential for good leaders to succeed. The Leadership Gene looks at the particular trait within people that mark them out as leaders. Levicki shows how to identify whether you have this trait and what can be done to develop it throughout the stages of your career. This book offers indispensable advice, applicable to all leaders, whatever stage of their career they are in, from postroom to boardroom. Packed with psychometrics, anecdotes and examples, read this book and find out whether you possess "the leadership gene".”--Publisher's description.

Just as your DNA may determine your destiny, a company's organizational DNA may determine its destiny. The DNA of Leadership helps readers understand how to shape their company's genetic code for success. Expert author Judith E. Glaser identifies the 7 vital leadership practices that can reshape an organization into a WE-centric culture – a culture that will enable people to effectively work together during times of organizational change. “Graft” these 7 practices onto meetings, conversations and strategic initiatives, so that managers can leverage talent, maximize results, and boost profits in amazing ways.

Becoming a more effective leader is a lifelong journey. We read books, attend courses, get advice from mentors, and learn from experience by doing what feels right in the moment. While each of these strategies is helpful, they don't always take into account the simple truth that changing ourselves in fundamental ways is usually unrealistic and impractical.In the same way that we often have genetic predispositions to certain diseases, you as a leader are probably predisposed to certain personality and character traits. Unfortunately, these predispositions may at times interfere with your ability to be truly effective. Despite this reality, you can make changes in your work environment to override your predispositions and enhance your leadership effectiveness and impact. Just as you can incorporate new eating habits and exercise routines to help minimize your chances of getting a certain disease, you can incorporate changes in your work environment to help you be more impactful. This book provides you with practical and pragmatic techniques and strategies for change, most of which can be implemented immediately and require little or no organizational resources-and most importantly, no major (and almost impossible) personality transformation. We know from experience that making even the slightest environmental change can have a major positive impact, create a more motivational climate, and help you to be viewed as the leader you want to be.If you are an aspiring leader, a mid-level manager, or a seasoned executive looking for a fresh perspective on things and a simple yet powerful set of tools to enhance your leadership effectiveness, it's time to get started and outsmart your leadership genes.

In The DNA of Leadership Dick Abel has given us a concise but meaningful discussion of the attributes, challenges, and rewards of being a principled and effective leader. He has led the life, knows the subject matter, and given anyone who would hope to productively lead in any walk of life a great reference work.