How To Build A High Performance Organization

Leadership Workshop (1 of 12) Introduction to Leading at Light Speed

Let’s start at the beginning, at the underpinnings of leadership. When you gaze at a highrise tower, you can only see the visible space above ground. The building blocks holding the structure in place is largely unseen. But the foundation has to be strong, otherwise the entire building will fall. Similarly, the foundation of effective leadership is largely invisible. But two behaviors make up this foundation. Building trust is one. The other is generating what I call “spark.”

Leading at Light Speed is a new leadership book for anyone and everyone who cares to build high performance organizations that perform at very high levels, as measured by profitability, growth, and customer retention. The trend of this globalized world economy is increasing complexity and accelerating change.  Leading at Light Speed describes in detail ten quantum leaps (specific ways of acting and behaving) that build trust, spark innovation, and create a high-performing organization.

Preface …………………………………………………………………….. vii

Introduction ……………………………………………………………….. xi

Quantum Leap 1: Align the Core Values ……………………………  1

Quantum Leap 2: Sharpen the Focus ……………………………….. 31

Quantum Leap 3: Lead Through Others ……………………………. 54

Quantum Leap 4: Manage Decisions Well …………………………. 80

Quantum Leap 5: Accelerate the Pace of Change ……………… 117

Quantum Leap 6: Stimulate the Creative Process ………………. 150

Quantum Leap 7: Spread Systems Thinking ……………………… 170

Quantum Leap 8: Communicate in 12-D ………………………….. 198

Quantum Leap 9: Start With Yourself …………………………….. 220

Quantum Leap 10: Help People Assume Responsibility ………. 250

About the Author ……………………………………………………….. 279

Index ……………………………………………………………………….. 281

In the book, the ten quantum leaps are fully explained, with examples and action steps to develop these areas within your own organization.

Leading at Light Speed is a step-by-step system detailing how to build a high-performing organization and be an effective leader in a time of accelerating change. It reveals astonishing tips, tools, and systems we have discovered over the past 10 years consulting leaders to build the best performing organizations in the USA and the world. I am talking about real public, nonprofit, and private organizations. No matter what type of organization, the tools in Leading at Light Speed can help you facilitate real change towards higher performance.

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Written by Eric F. Douglas, the CEO of Leading Resources business management consultants for leaders and leading organizations. Workshops, tools, and management consulting to help your organization succeed in times of accelerating change.