Full Description
Discover the power of relationship-building to enhance your leadership, boost your team's well-being, and drive organizational success.
In today's dynamic business environment, the success of any organization is deeply rooted in the quality of its internal relationships. In The Relationship-Driven Leader, psychologist and organizational behavior expert Dr. Karen Bridbord offers a revolutionary guide to career success and advancement, regardless of your industry, your company's size, or your role. This groundbreaking book sheds light on how nurturing strong work relationships can lead to unmatched productivity and greater overall wellness throughout the organization and among its staff. Through compelling research and insightful case studies, Bridbord reveals the detrimental impact dysfunctional relationships can have on both personal and business achievements, and how to come back from "relationship system failure." By rethinking workplace relationships, you can foster deeper connections within your team, resulting in enhanced cohesion and well-being for all members.
The Relationship-Driven Leader explores the profound influence of everyday interactions on team experience and team performance. Bridbord emphasizes the importance of "micro-moments" in leadership to spark significant improvements. This book empowers you to take the first step toward becoming the leader everyone aspires to work with by enhancing your leadership skills, boosting workplace productivity, and mastering innovative conflict-management techniques. By focusing on well-being through relationship-building, you can create a healthier, more engaged, and more productive team.
Contents
Introduction
Part One: The Mirror
Chapter One: Relationship System Failure
Chapter Two: Self-Awareness: Laying the Foundation
Chapter Three: Where Have You Been?
Chapter Four: Where Do You Want to Go?
Part Two: The Bridge
Chapter Five: Personal Connection: Knowing and Being Known
Chapter Six: Collaboration: Mixing the Ingredients
Chapter Seven: Appreciation: Seeing and Bringing Out the Best in Others
Chapter Eight: Support: Helping Others Reach Their Full Potential
Part Three: The Mountain
Chapter Nine: Conflict Is Inevitable, So Why Not Make It Better?
Chapter Ten: Personal Attacks vs. the Gift of Feedback
Chapter Eleven: Utter Contempt vs. Committed Respect
Chapter Twelve: Defensiveness vs. Personal Responsibility
Chapter Thirteen: The Invisible Barrier: Stonewalling in Action
Chapter Fourteen: Becoming a Conflict Manager
Part Four: The Journey
Chapter Fifteen: Evolve
Appendix: The Sound Relationship Workplace
Acknowledgments
Index
About the Author
