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• Cover
• Praise for Learning Leadership
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Introduction: The World Needs Exemplary Leaders
• Part I: Learning Leadership Fundamentals
• Chapter 1: Leaders Are Born and So Are You
• The Talent Myth
• The Position Myth
• The Strengths Myth
• The Self-Reliance Myth
• The It-Comes-Naturally Myth
• The Key Message and Action
• Self-Coaching Action
• Notes
• Chapter 2: Leadership Makes a Difference
• Leadership and Engagement Levels
• Leaders Are Different while ­Leadership Is the Same
• The Key Message and Action
• Self-Coaching Action
• Notes
• Chapter 3: You Are Already Leading—Just Not Frequently Enough
• The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership®
• Leadership Is within Everyone’s Capabilities
• Leadership Frequency Is Related to Effectiveness and Productivity
• The Key Message and Action
• Self-Coaching Action
• Notes
• Part II: Fundamental One: Believe You Can
• Chapter 4: You Have to Believe in Yourself
• Take the Mirror Test
• Don’t Let Anyone Tell You That You Can’t Lead
• The Key Message and Action
• Self-Coaching Action
• Notes
• Chapter 5: Learning Is the Master Skill
• The Best Leaders Are the Best Learners
• Yes, You Can Learn to Lead
• Mind Your Mindset
• The Key Message and Action
• Self-Coaching Action
• Notes
• Chapter 6: Leadership Emerges from Within
• The Three Periods of Self-Development
• The Key Message and Action
• Self-Coaching Action
• Note
• Part III: Fundamental Two: Aspire to Excel
• Chapter 7: You Have to Know What’s Important to You
• Clear Values Increase Engagement
• Values-Based Leadership Sustains Career Success
• The Key Message and Action
• Self-Coaching Action
• Notes
• Chapter 8: Who You Are Isn’t Who You Will Be
• The Domain of Leaders Is the Future
• To See into the Future, Be Mindful in the Present
• Envisioning the Future
• Your Ideal Self
• The Key Message and Action
• Self-Coaching Action
• Notes
• Chapter 9: It’s Not Just About You
• You Have to See What Others See
• You Have to Connect with Others
• You Have to Serve a Larger Purpose
• The Key Message and Action
• Self-Coaching Action
• Notes
• Part IV: Fundamental Three: Challenge Yourself
• Chapter 10: Challenge Is Your Leadership Training Ground
• People Do Their Best When Challenged
• Challenge Introduces You to What’s Important
• To Grow, Seek Challenging Opportunities
• The Key Message and Action
• Self-Coaching Action
• Notes
• Chapter 11: Get Curious and Go Kick the Ball Around
• Be Curious. Ask Questions.
• Try. Fail. Learn. Repeat.
• The Key Message and Action
• Self-Coaching Action
• Notes
• Chapter 12: Get Gritty and Stay Hardy
• Stay Hardy
• Bounce Forward
• Accentuate the Positive
• The Key Message and Action
• Self-Coaching Action
• Notes
• Chapter 13: Courage Gives You the Strength to Grow
• Courage Is Personal
• It Takes Courage to Learn
• The Key Message and Action
• Self-Coaching Action
• Notes
• Part V: Fundamental Four: Engage Support
• Chapter 14: I Couldn’t Have Done It without You
• Ask for Help and Support
• Seek Advice
• Empathy Is Essential
• The Key Message and Action
• Self-Coaching Action
• Notes
• Chapter 15: Get Connected
• Make Social Connections
• Quality Connections Matter
• Look for Positive Role Models
• The Key Message and Action
• Self-Coaching Action
• Notes
• Chapter 16: Without Feedback You Cannot Grow
• Feedback Makes You Vulnerable
• Feedback Requires Trust
• You Have to Go First
• The Key Message and Action
• Self-Coaching Action
• Notes
• Part VI: Fundamental Five: Practice Deliberately
• Chapter 17: Leadership Takes Practice, and Practice Takes Time
• Practice, Practice, Practice
• Practice while You Work
• You Can’t Ignore Your Weaknesses
• The Key Message and Action
• Self-Coaching Action
• Notes
• Chapter 18: Context Matters
• Cultivate a Culture of Leadership
• Characteristics of a Culture of Leadership
• Build Your Own Buena Casa
• The Key Message and Action
• Self-Coaching Action
• Notes
• Chapter 19: Learning Leadership Must Be a Daily Habit
• Make Learning Leadership a Daily Habit
• Habits Shape Your Life
• Build Good Habits with Active Questions
• The Key Message and Action
• Self-Coaching Action
• Notes
• Part VII: Commit to Becoming the Best
• Chapter 20: It’s Not How You Start; It’s How You Finish
• Leading Is Doing
• How to Have a Good Day
• Sustaining Commitment
• Keep Hope Alive
• The Key Message
• Notes
• Acknowledgments
• About the Authors
• Index
• End User License Agreement