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xxTHE LEADER'S DIGEST

 

The Leader's Digest is a collection of quotes, principles, stories, books, websites, DVD's that illustrate what Real Change Leadership is about. It is being developed as a resource to help anyone who wants to coach for leadership and change.

Wizoz- Website
  This is the website of consultant, coach and author Mick Cope. It contains a wealth of free material on tools and techniques around coaching and consultancy. I like the tool on Reciprocity, where Mike gets under the surface of the concept to make it an accessible way of getting and giving more effective feedback. You can join Wizox Training Programmes and Master Classes. Go the website and find lots more.
  Go to: http://www.wizoz.com
The Solutions Focus - Website
  This website contains a wealth of material to support the fastest growing approach to coaching for change in organisations and schools. The model is explained in great detail. There are articles comparing the approach with the GROW Model and Apprecitaive Inquiry.
  Go to: http://www.thesolutionsfocus.com
Neuro Semantics - Website
  L Michael Hall's 'Matrix Model' maps people's experience against 7 meta levels of the subconscious mind. He identifies them as Purpose - Self - Power - Time - Other - World - Intention. As a change leader you are concerned to unleash the potential that lies within all of us. Michael Hall developed Meta-Coaching based on Neuro Sementics and NLP. This website provides useful insights into what makes people tick and how to remove the barriers to improved performance, personal development and transformation.
  Go to: http://www.neurosemantics.co.uk
Freedom at Work - Research
  Recent research by Demos, iin association with the mobile phone company Orange, predicts major changes in the culture and management style to found in organisations over the next 5 years. They argue that to attract and keep employees, organisations must offer greater freedom and flexibility at work. People it seems want to work in organisations that feel more human.
  Go to: http://www.demos.co.uk
The Challenge - Quotation
 

In this message from Jim Rohn, writer and philosopher, we are reminded of life's big issues. "Let others lead small lives, but not you. Let others argue over small things, but not you. Let others cry over small hurts, but not you. Let others leave their future in someone else's hands, but not you. All that you achieve and all that you fail to achieve is the direct result of your thinking."

  Go to: http://www.asamanthinketh.net/JimRohn.htm
Himalaya - DVD
  This breathtaking film tells the story of a family in the Dolpo region of Nepal engaged in a generation struggle for leadership of a tiny mountain village. The balance of power between a proud old chief and a headstrong young caravaner creates an intense darama which unfolds amidst some of the disappearing traditions of Tibetan life. The scenery and the music are stunning, which make this a memorable event that sends out strong spiritual messages about leadership and change.
  Go to: http://www.dvdlegacy.com
The 8th Habit - Book
  Stephen Covey, who gave us the 7 habits of highly effective people has published what he calls the 8th habit. He describes this as the voice of the human spirit - the voice of hope, intelligence, resilliance and limitless potential to effect positive change. The book comes with a DVD of short stories, each of which carries a message about how to effect real change in your own life. This is what gives our lives 'significance' one of the four elements of a successful life. This book is a 'must read' for coaches. See the Dynamic Change Model.
  Purchase: The 8th Habit by Stephen R Covey. Published by FranklinCovey 2004.
Innovation - Website
  International Innovation Consultant Martin Leith is at the leading edge of change leadership. He has created one of the most interesting and informative websites, full of methodologies about innovatory and creative approaches to development and problem-solving. You will find detailed guides to large group interventions such as Open Space Technologies, Visual Collaboration Tools, the Stakeholder Valuation Matrix and Idea Generation Methods. If you are serious about leading collaborative change you must visit this site.
  Go to: http://www.martinleith.com
Touching the Void - DVD
  This gripping documentary film tells the story of mountaineers Joe Simpson and Simon Yates who set out to conquer the west face of the Siula Grande, a remote and trecherous peak in Peru. It is an inspiring true story of human endurance. It demonstrates that leadership is about what leaders are as much as what they are prepared to do to achieve their goals..
  Go to: http://www.amazon.co.uk
The Power of Focus - Book
 

The authors of 'Chicken Soup for the Soul' - Jack Canfield, Mark Hansen and Les Hewitt have put together this practical coaching book. It offers an amazingly simple formula for eliminating bad habits with a solution focus. It helps you put together a Personal Master Plan that covers all aspects of your life and work.

  Purchase: The Power of Focus by Canfield, Hansen & Hewitt. Published by Vermilion 2000.
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