How Leaders Get Things Done: Leadership Tools and Tactics for Navigating Growth and Change

by Kris Safarova, Vincent Samat, Alice Qinhua Zhou

Do you want to learn from leaders in the trenches or leaders on the benches? Most leadership books are written after the fact. A leader achieves great success, then retires and looks back on their career, trying to piece together from memory what worked for them. While that’s useful, what if you could read a book from leaders in the trenches rather than leaders on the benches? Leaders who are currently going through their leadership journey, and sharing what is working for them right now. That’s what this book is. You’re going to get perspectives from six different leaders. The authors' combined backgrounds include Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, McKinsey, Bain, PwC, E&Y, Bank of Montreal, Yale, Ivey, Kellogg, GE Healthcare, Infosys, Capgemini, and Sonics (now Facebook). You will explore how to build a high-performing team, cultivate relationships with senior clients, and optimize the value your team can deliver for internal and external clients.

You will discover powerful leadership tools, techniques, mindsets, and strategies, including how If you want to get at least one practical idea that can help you double your results as a leader, get your copy now. Page numbers are for paperback and hardcover formats since Kindle pages change based on the size of the text and screen.

298 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 1, 2023

Reviews

[Lucia Maranghello · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a dynamic shift from typical leadership books. Instead of retrospection, it offers real-time insights from leaders actively navigating their journeys. With diverse backgrounds spanning industry giants, the authors provide practical tools and perspectives for building high-performing teams, fostering client relationships, and enhancing team value. From saying 'no' to vital clients while strengthening relationships to igniting innovation, the book delivers actionable strategies for leadership growth. Its real-world examples and practical techniques allow readers to glean from current leaders in the trenches, ensuring relevance and impact. For those seeking tangible leadership strategies that yield results, this book is an invaluable resource.

[Carlos Armando · Rating 5 out of 5]

"How Leaders Get Things Done: Leadership Tools and Tactics for Navigating Growth and Change" is a refreshing departure from the usual leadership fare. This book delves into the current experiences of leaders navigating the complexities of today's challenges. As a reader, I found immense value in the diverse perspectives shared by the accomplished authors, who hail from renowned institutions.
The book's strength lies in its pragmatic advice, each page brimming with actionable insights. It offers a wealth of strategies to handle pivotal situations, from saying 'no' while strengthening relationships to transforming bottom-tier teams into top performers. The authors' emphasis on building relationships, mastering innovative thinking, and fostering team growth resonates deeply.
This is the right book for those seeking a fresh, actionable take on leadership in the midst of change and growth.

[Mia C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a well structured and informative book I enjoyed greatly. I’ve learnt many important things with this reading and this is mainly why I liked it so much. Also, in the book we get to see many author’s voices and experiences, which I think is truly useful for anyone.
Leadership is such a broad term! and in this book, it is developed from every possible angle. I found that very interesting and also thought provoking. I would undoubtedly recommend reading How Leaders Get Things Done: Leadership Tools and Tactics for Navigating Growth and Change.