Eric Jacobson On Management And Leadership

  What is even better than a really good book about leadership? Answer: An updated edition of that book. And that's exactly what author and London Business School professor Herminia Ibarra has done with her 2015 global bestseller,  Act Like A Leader, Think Like A Leader . Among the updates are new examples and self-assessments.  Since the first edition's publishing, Ibarra explains that the world has changed and so must one's leadership skills and style. Similarly, "The importance of soft skills like listening, coaching and empowering others has been on the rise as organizations try to create more inclusive and productive work environments," shares Ibarra. "Stepping up to play a bigger leadership role is not an event; it's a process that takes time before it pays off. It is a transition built from small changes," explains Ibarra. Furthermore, and contrary to popular opinion, Ibarra argues that you have to  act  your way into a new type of leadership...

Awhile back,  Herminia Ibarra  released her latest book,  Act Like A Leader, Think Like A Leader . Contrary to popular opinion, Ibarra argues that you have to  act  your way into a new type of leadership thinking  instead of thinking  your way into it. And to do this, you need to develop and practice  outsight  (versus insight). To do that, you should: Redefine your job  to make time for more strategic work and more work outside your function, unit and even organization. Diversify your network  so that you connect to and learn from a bigger range of stakeholders. Get more playful with your sense of self  so that you allow yourself to experiment with styles of behaving that go against your nature. " Doing things  --  rather than simply thinking about them  -- will increase your  outsight  on what leadership is all about," explains Ibarra. Here are three ways to do things at your office ...

This week, Herminia Ibarra will release her latest book, Act Like A Leader, Think Like A Leader . Contrary to popular opinion, Ibarra argues that you have to act your way into a new type of leadership thinking instead of thinking your way into it. And to do this, you need to develop and practice outsight (versus insight). To do that, you should: Redefine your job to make time for more strategic work and more work outside your function, unit and even organization. Diversify your network so that you connect to and learn from a bigger range of stakeholders. Get more playful with your sense of self so that you allow yourself to experiment with styles of behaving that go against your nature. " Doing things -- rather than simply thinking about them -- will increase your outsight on what leadership is all about," explains Ibarra. Here are three ways to do things at your office tomorrow : Sign up for one new project, task-force, professional association o...