Leadership 2.0

by Travis Bradberry, Jean Greaves

Sharing discoveries from a groundbreaking study that separated the leadership skills that get results from those that are inconsequential or harmful, Leadership 2.0 introduces a new paradigm of leadership.

A passcode provides online access to the self-assessment edition of the bestselling 360° Refined™ leadership test. 360° Refined™ will show you where your leadership skills stand today and what you can do to begin maximizing them immediately. Your test results will:

- Reveal your scores for all 22 core and adaptive leadership skills.
- Reveal the specific behaviors responsible for your scores.
- Pinpoint which of the book's 100+ leadership strategies will increase your leadership skills the most.

In today's fast-paced world of competitive workplaces and turbulent economic conditions, each of us is searching for effective tools that can help us adapt and strike out ahead of the pack.

Leadership 2.0 delivers a step-by-step program for increasing 22 core and adaptive leadership skills. Core leadership skills (those that get people into leadership positions) will sharpen your saw, and adaptive leadership skills (those that set great leaders apart) will make you into the leader you've always wanted to be.

For the first time ever in a book, Drs. Bradberry and Greaves unveil TalentSmart's revolutionary leadership program to help you identify your skill levels, build your skills into strengths, and enjoy exemplary performance in the pursuit of important objectives. Trusted by upper-echelon leaders inside companies worldwide, the strategies in this book will take your leadership skills to bold new heights.

Genres: Leadership, Business, Self Help, Nonfiction, Management, Personal Growth, Personal Development

272 pages, Hardcover

First published October 8, 2012

About the author

Dr. Travis Bradberry is the award-winning author of the #1 bestselling book, THE NEW EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE. He is a world-renowned expert in emotional intelligence whose books have sold more than 5 million copies.

Dr. Bradberry is a LinkedIn Top Voice with 2.5 million followers on the platform. He has written for, or been covered by, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, TIME, Bloomberg Businessweek, Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, The Washington Post, and The Harvard Business Review.

Reviews

[Sarah Beth · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is another book that I read for work and is another example of a read that requires the reader to really be motivated to want to improve to get anything out of the text. I would describe this more as a manual or guide for success than a book to read straight through. Leadership 2.0 is broken up into multiple sections, each on a different leadership strategy. Each section ends with real world examples of two people who demonstrate the particular strategy, and two who fail to do so and what their coworkers have to say about it.

This book, like a similar book I read called Strengthsfinder 2.0, features a one use code in the book to take an online quiz to determine your strengths and weaknesses as a leader. I did enjoy taking the test, and found it to be accurate, yet I resent that I cannot lend my book to someone else. Each person must purchase their own copy in order to take advantage of the quiz. It seemed like a less than subtle way to fleece readers.

I do like some of the lessons learned from this book - anyone can learn to be a leader and, unlike IQ, everyone is capable of improving their Emotional Intelligence. Yet much of it seemed too common sense to be helpful or groundbreaking - have integrity, treat everyone fairly, communicate openly and honestly, listen to others, etc. I suppose these are all good reminders, and I did like the real life examples, yet I did expect more from this book than it really had to give.

[Pam Holcomb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed the real-world examples more than the detailed explanations of the concepts. Seeing the idea through a different set of eyes, made all the difference. Adaptive leadership requires embracing change. I like it!

[William Munn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good concepts. Execution... ok. Buy it, take the test, and review the findings. Get and understanding of the overview. There is value here but I'm not sure I'd recommend reading it cover to cover.

Definitely don't bother with the audiobook version.

[Elizabeth3tx · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a good quick read. I would call it more of a journal exercise to walk through a process of change. The tasks are very clear and the process seems to be effective.

[Adam · Rating 2 out of 5]

Many worthy examples, but otherwise doesn’t bring anything unprecedented. Might be helpful if you‘d apply it as rules:
1. Learn to manage your emotions.
2. Gather feedback, but final say is your own.
3. Analyze data, but keep bayes in mind.
4. Check data against data sources.
5. Know what drives your inclination.
6. Look at your decision from each angle.
7. Analyse what would happen if your decision would be wrong.
8. Do gut check.
9. Prepare for contengencies.

1. Speak to groups as individuals
2. Speak emotionally
3. Don’t prepare speech, but intention
4. Listen & don’t take notes
5. Don’t loose sight of the long term.
... etc.
so, I may not be within the right target group.

[April Skinner · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. I read this for a Leadership class. The topic was interesting, it was laid-out in an easy-to-read format, and it was informative about leadership styles. I didn't totally love the self assessment, not because there was anything actually wrong with it, it just had some questions that didn't seem to be applicable to me or my role, so I got what I consider to be outliers on my assessment findings.
Minus 1.5 stars just because this wasn't the most *enjoyable* book to read. It was fine. It served its purpose. Reading for school isn't supposed to bring joy, I suppose, but I'm not giving extra stars if I don't get it 😊

[Shubhneet Chawla · Rating 3 out of 5]

I just finished reading "Leadership 2.0" by Travis Bradberry, and I had to share this game-changing insight:

Essential insights from Travis Bradberry's transformative work
The SAR Framework: The Core of Leadership Excellence
Strategy: Looking Ahead with Clarity
* Vision: Chart a clear path forward
* Acumen: Develop sharp business intelligence
* Planning: Create methodical approaches to goals
* Courage: Stand behind difficult decisions with consistency
Action: Executing with Precision
* Decision Making: Make informed choices quickly
* Communication: Convey messages with clarity and impact
* Mobilizing Others: Inspire teams toward collective goals
Results: Delivering Consistently
* Risk Taking: Embrace calculated uncertainty
* Results Focus: Maintain unwavering attention on outcomes
* Agility: Adapt quickly to changing circumstances
Emotional Intelligence: The Leadership Multiplier
* 90% of top performers demonstrate high emotional intelligence
* People with average IQ but high EQ outperform those with high IQ but average EQ 70% of the time
* EQ matters more in leadership than any other single skill
Personal Competence
* Self-Awareness: The foundational skill that makes all other skills accessible
* Self-Management: Putting momentary needs on hold to pursue larger goals
Social Competence
* Social Awareness: Reading situations accurately and testing observations
* Relationship Management: Building trust through authenticity and empathy
Practical Leadership Wisdom
On Purpose & Communication
* People work hardest for purpose, beyond paychecks or personalities
* Listen more than you speak; never interrupt
* Simple acknowledgments like "thank you" significantly impact morale
On Decision Making
* Remove emotions from your decision-making process
* Break complex problems into fundamental elements
* Accept that not everything is black and white; embrace the gray areas
On Team Development
* You're accountable for creating a culture where people continuously develop
* Written development goals give team members tangible targets
* Leaders who fail to develop others weaken the entire organization
On Building Credibility
Adaptive leaders build trust through:
1. What they know (expertise)
2. Who they are (character)
3. How they operate (consistency)
Leadership Mindset Shifts
* External trends must inform internal strategies
* Welcome unexpected influences rather than being blindsided
* Value diversity as it fosters innovation and enhances organizational quality
* Acknowledge mistakes openly; they're opportunities for growth
* Know when silence serves better than speech
"People will forget what you said and did, but they will never forget how you made them feel."

[Stephen Greco · Rating 2 out of 5]

I give this book 1.5 stars. Personally, I did not find this book to be of particular useful. There are many other books on the topic of leadership that are far better than this book. I would recommend almost anything else. I only finished it because it was short. I felt like this book mainly gave superficial "cliff notes" on material that has been covered time and time again in other books and seminars. Pick something else.

[Daron Yondem · Rating 5 out of 5]

Studying leadership for a while I can't say this a book you might find interesting if you are already acquainted with the general leadership literature. However, this is a perfect book to gift to anyone as a perfect starting guide to understand the latest research and how it can be applied to their lives.

[Adar · Rating 1 out of 5]

A real let down. At best a checklist of topics for someone with leadership experience. I don’t see how it could help someone starting out. It gives no tools to work with, nor examples to learn from. Both for the inexperienced and the experienced it runs a reasonable risk of falling into the ‘checklist’ syndrome. Getting the form of leadership without the content.

[Joe Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

What I like most about the book is all the quick hit highlights on topics that I’ve read about in articles and other books. If I’m getting ready to talk to an employee and want to focus on a certain skill I can look up the topic before hand and remind myself of some perspective. I liked the emotional intelligence because it highlighted their previous book in a section of a chapter.

[Joseph · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is an excellent addition to any leader's library. You can learn a lot; it will take multiple reads. Why? Because becoming a leader doesn't happen overnight, but if you chose to pursue something passionately you can achieve anything. This book is a great start. While I am at it I am going to plug Emotional Intelligence 2.0. Worth having both side by side. Basics of leadership.

[Elaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

You don’t have to read it cover to cover. Use it more like a reference book. Do the test read your review. I loved the accuracy of the results and the ideas and strategies on how I can work to improve my skills

[Mark Muckerman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid and a decent book for new and developing leaders. If you're an experienced leader, this book, like most on the topic, offers more validation or alternative perspectives to current habits, vs. brand new revelations.

However, I've read many that are much worse.

[Kevin McShane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good refresher on important leadership skills, but also "clickbait." The survey that comes with the book is limited but for more money, you can have your colleagues rate your for a fuller picture. Harumph.

[Brandon Pettersen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Much like Emotional Intelligence 2.0, I enjoyed the book, but a lot of it was duplicated from EI. I understand they’re written by the same people, but I was hoping for a lot more new material and not just a rehashing of what they had already published...

[Vikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read for upcoming leaders

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I read this. It has great ideas for decision making and helps you to develop a process. Also liked that using your failures as lessons. I would give this to newly promoted persons who are first time leaders.

[Rosalyn Rasmussen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This definitely isn’t a read it from front to back type of book, but after taking the assessment associated with it, the text served as a good resource to learn more about my results and my peers’ results.

[Trish · Rating 3 out of 5]

You have to use the book more as a guide than a deep dive in leadership and EQ. I read it with a class which made it more meaningful. The test is reflective but would be more eye opening if others responded about you like a 360. There is a cost in that.

[Heather Mayle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good, but I skimmed it as I didn't have a lot of time to read it before it was due for a class at work.

[Rachel (Confessions of a Book Geek) · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5*

[David Kerr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great leadership book if you are time poor. Used to quickly highlight deficiencies and what I needed to work on.

[Mauricio Palacio V. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good concepts, ideas and tips to improve as leader. Old fashion bosses should read it

[Sabra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Provided some good insights and a starting point for my continued growth as a leader

[Nikita · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pretty basic leadership book that was way longer than it needed to be. I also didn't find the test helpful at all.

[Mariah Mehus · Rating 3 out of 5]

High 3/5- good prompts for discussion but more or less repetitive of other leadership content. I did like that it was a quick read though- you can finish a chapter in 20 minutes easily

[W Sronchaiprasith · Rating 5 out of 5]

This books offer self recovery and easy to understand theoretical concepts that lead the readers to discover their leadership styles.

[Tim Berntsen · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75/5

[Bianca Ariel (Rhysand's Edition)]

Great book for learning about different types of leaderships!

[Mike Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid read and interesting perspective on Bradberry's definition of leadership. Came away with a few new takeaways to implement, as well as reminders.