Learn to take control of your own professional destiny and lead yourself through challenging situations
In The Art of Self-Leadership: Discover the Power Within You and Learn to Lead Yourself, celebrated workplace culture and employee engagement expert Heather R. Younger delivers an exciting and practical discussion of how to develop an entirely new mindset around personal advocacy and self-leadership. You’ll learn how to take control of the workplace experience and set expectations up front about relationships.
Younger explains how you can exercise your sphere of control and influence and manage your anxiety and stress with effective techniques. You’ll also find:
- Practical talking points and scripts you can use with your manager—and others—at work
- Polls, contemporary studies, interviews, personal anecdotes, and practical advice regarding how to be the change you seek at work
- Strategies for prioritizing self-care, setting realistic goals, and overcoming fear
Perfect for professionals, entrepreneurs, employees, contractors, and anyone else doing their best to navigate the new world of work, The Art of Self-Leadership will also prove invaluable to managers, executives, directors, founders, and other business leaders. No more waiting, no more blaming. Learn to lead yourself today!
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Preface xi
Introduction: Unveiling Your Golden Core xv
Part I Foundation of Self-Understanding 1
Chapter 1 Understanding Your Intrinsic Worth 3
Chapter 2 Understanding Your Limitations 25
Chapter 3 Understanding Fear 35
Part II Personal Growth and Sustainability 45
Chapter 4 Deciding Between Progress and Perfection 47
Chapter 5 Prioritizing Self-Care 65
Chapter 6 The Three Stages of Empowerment 81
Chapter 7 Keying in on Your Strengths 99
Part III Social Interaction and Influence 111
Chapter 8 Relationship-Building in Action 113
Chapter 9 Leaning into Flexible Thinking 139
Chapter 10 Expect Clear Expectations 155
Chapter 11 Feedback Is a Gift 175
Chapter 12 Use Your Voice and Be Seen 193
Conclusion: Are You Ready and Willing to Become a Strong Self-Leader? 217
References 227
Acknowledgments 231
About the Author 233
Index 235
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HEATHER R. YOUNGER is a bestselling author, renowned keynote speaker, and one of the world’s leading experts on workplace culture. As the visionary Founder and CEO of Employee Fanatix, a preeminent employee engagement and workplace culture consulting firm, Heather has reviewed over 30, 000 surveys and facilitated over 100 employee focus groups.