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The 7 Secrets of Responsive Leadership: Drive Change, Manage Transitions, and Help Any Organization Turn Around
Leadership and turnaround expert Jackie Jenkins-Scott shows you how to spot and take advantage of opportunities in any environment.
Being a responsive leader means playing to win. Responsive leadership can thrive anywhere, unlike systematic leadership. The latter imposes methods and laws; principles govern action. In contrast, responsive leadership is a living, changing set of traits and skills that adapts to new people and environments. You may have an impressive grasp of how to influence, inspire, and build teams, but you must know how to adapt your abilities to each new organization, or to changes within the organization—new board members, new staff members, new shareholders.
The 7 Secrets of Responsive Leadership spotlights how to build the skills to be a leader in any environment. Richly illustrated with stories from the author’s decades of experience as a CEO, the book explores how to:
Take advantage of opportunity
Turn around an organization
Compete well by leading with heart
Keep your bags packed
Echo one message at a time
Look for opposition
Value the interconnectedness of people
Recover quickly
At its core, this book is about the intimate relationship between leadership and opportunity. The author lived that relationship in transforming a major urban health care center and a college from struggling and failing organizations to thriving, international leaders in their field.
Being a responsive leader means playing to win. Responsive leadership can thrive anywhere, unlike systematic leadership. The latter imposes methods and laws; principles govern action. In contrast, responsive leadership is a living, changing set of traits and skills that adapts to new people and environments. You may have an impressive grasp of how to influence, inspire, and build teams, but you must know how to adapt your abilities to each new organization, or to changes within the organization—new board members, new staff members, new shareholders.
The 7 Secrets of Responsive Leadership spotlights how to build the skills to be a leader in any environment. Richly illustrated with stories from the author’s decades of experience as a CEO, the book explores how to:
Take advantage of opportunity
Turn around an organization
Compete well by leading with heart
Keep your bags packed
Echo one message at a time
Look for opposition
Value the interconnectedness of people
Recover quickly
At its core, this book is about the intimate relationship between leadership and opportunity. The author lived that relationship in transforming a major urban health care center and a college from struggling and failing organizations to thriving, international leaders in their field.
240 pages, Paperback
Published February 1, 2020
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January 14, 2020
I have been reading a number of books lately where the premise of the books sound good and they are very much needed in the marketplace, but the author fails to deliver for numerous reasons. This is one of those books.
What started off strong, VERY quickly became a book filled with what felt like fluff and unimportant self promotion of irrelevant experiences. This was only supplemented by frequent tangents the author would go on related to issues having zero to do with the topic of the book.
In all honestly, the only reason I finished this book was that I had signed up to review via Netgalley.
What started off strong, VERY quickly became a book filled with what felt like fluff and unimportant self promotion of irrelevant experiences. This was only supplemented by frequent tangents the author would go on related to issues having zero to do with the topic of the book.
In all honestly, the only reason I finished this book was that I had signed up to review via Netgalley.
January 14, 2020
I love this book. I have read a lot of leadership book but this is the only one that spoke to me as a woman.
May 22, 2024
The 7 Secrets of Responsive Leadership by Jackie Jenkins-Scott is an insightful and practical guide for leaders aiming to navigate change and drive transformation in their organizations. Drawing from her extensive experience in leadership roles, Jenkins-Scott presents seven key principles that are essential for effective and responsive leadership. The book is filled with real-world examples, personal anecdotes, and actionable strategies, making it a valuable resource for leaders at all levels.
Jenkins-Scott’s writing is clear and engaging, and she effectively combines theory with practice. Her emphasis on adaptability, empathy, and strategic thinking is particularly relevant in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business environment. While some readers might wish for more depth in certain areas, the overall framework she provides is robust and highly applicable.
Overall, The 7 Secrets of Responsive Leadership is a must-read for anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills and successfully manage organizational change. Jenkins-Scott's practical advice and inspiring stories make this book both informative and motivating.
Ten Most Important Points from The 7 Secrets of Responsive Leadership
1. Embrace Change: Leaders must be open to change and view it as an opportunity rather than a threat. Embracing change is crucial for growth and innovation.
2. Cultivate Empathy: Understanding and addressing the needs and concerns of team members is vital. Empathy helps build trust and fosters a positive work environment.
3. Communicate Effectively: Clear, transparent, and consistent communication is essential for managing transitions and keeping everyone aligned and informed.
4. Build Resilience: Developing personal and organizational resilience helps leaders and their teams to navigate setbacks and challenges effectively.
5. Foster Inclusivity: Inclusive leadership involves valuing diverse perspectives and creating an environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
6. Encourage Innovation: Leaders should create a culture that encourages creativity and innovation, allowing team members to experiment and take calculated risks.
7. Strategic Thinking: Effective leaders think strategically, anticipating future trends and preparing their organizations to adapt and thrive.
8. Develop Talent: Investing in the development and growth of team members is crucial for long-term success. Leaders should mentor and support their employees’ career aspirations.
9. Lead by Example: Leaders must model the behavior they expect from others. Demonstrating commitment, integrity, and accountability sets a positive example for the entire organization.
10. Balance Short-term and Long-term Goals: Successful leaders balance the need to achieve immediate results with the importance of long-term planning and sustainability.
In conclusion, The 7 Secrets of Responsive Leadership by Jackie Jenkins-Scott offers valuable insights and practical advice for leaders looking to effectively manage change and drive organizational success. By applying these seven principles, leaders can enhance their responsiveness, build stronger teams, and lead their organizations through transitions with confidence and resilience.
Jenkins-Scott’s writing is clear and engaging, and she effectively combines theory with practice. Her emphasis on adaptability, empathy, and strategic thinking is particularly relevant in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business environment. While some readers might wish for more depth in certain areas, the overall framework she provides is robust and highly applicable.
Overall, The 7 Secrets of Responsive Leadership is a must-read for anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills and successfully manage organizational change. Jenkins-Scott's practical advice and inspiring stories make this book both informative and motivating.
Ten Most Important Points from The 7 Secrets of Responsive Leadership
1. Embrace Change: Leaders must be open to change and view it as an opportunity rather than a threat. Embracing change is crucial for growth and innovation.
2. Cultivate Empathy: Understanding and addressing the needs and concerns of team members is vital. Empathy helps build trust and fosters a positive work environment.
3. Communicate Effectively: Clear, transparent, and consistent communication is essential for managing transitions and keeping everyone aligned and informed.
4. Build Resilience: Developing personal and organizational resilience helps leaders and their teams to navigate setbacks and challenges effectively.
5. Foster Inclusivity: Inclusive leadership involves valuing diverse perspectives and creating an environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
6. Encourage Innovation: Leaders should create a culture that encourages creativity and innovation, allowing team members to experiment and take calculated risks.
7. Strategic Thinking: Effective leaders think strategically, anticipating future trends and preparing their organizations to adapt and thrive.
8. Develop Talent: Investing in the development and growth of team members is crucial for long-term success. Leaders should mentor and support their employees’ career aspirations.
9. Lead by Example: Leaders must model the behavior they expect from others. Demonstrating commitment, integrity, and accountability sets a positive example for the entire organization.
10. Balance Short-term and Long-term Goals: Successful leaders balance the need to achieve immediate results with the importance of long-term planning and sustainability.
In conclusion, The 7 Secrets of Responsive Leadership by Jackie Jenkins-Scott offers valuable insights and practical advice for leaders looking to effectively manage change and drive organizational success. By applying these seven principles, leaders can enhance their responsiveness, build stronger teams, and lead their organizations through transitions with confidence and resilience.
February 27, 2021
The 7 Secrets of Responsive Leadership
Book Review | 📚📚📚📚📚 5/5
Jackie Jenkins-Scott | Career Press
Why I was interested in this book:
Having been in leadership positions for over 30 years, I am always looking for ways to effectively communicate, assess and lead. I had not heard of responsive leadership before and thought this might be something new to add to my leadership skills.
My assessment:
The 7 Secrets of Responsive Leadership is a great book. I really appreciated how it was laid out, broken down and provided solid, clear and inclusive examples. Jackie Jenkins-Scott knows what she is talking about and has years of experience to support the skills she shares. The topics are clear and presented with bullets, outlines, steps and lessons. And the examples are of real people and organizations. Jenkins-Scott also provides a through-line of her own experiences that are relatable to each topic. She preaches what she practices.
The challenge is that business-books are typically presented quantitatively. Most of these skills (or secrets) are qualitative. And that’s great! We need these types of examples, too! These practical communication skills complement the book/units with examples that are practical lessons/parables that are great for building upon our life resources.
Jenkins-Scott presents leadership in terms of your role within an organization, so the skills are also applicable and relatable to many people at many levels of leadership. What I also really love about this book is that there are many different examples of different types of organizations and people, including many examples featuring underserved or underrepresented people, non-profit and for profit businesses, social services, and people with various races, sexual orientations and ethnicities.
Stories of the human condition:
As mentioned above, this book contains ways we can grow and develop new leadership skills that are qualitative and applicable to most situations, both professionally and personally. Jenkins-Scott’s caring nature to provide examples that depict many different types of readers across the country makes it very easy to read and is quite relatable. Finally, the personal examples provided by Jenkins-Scott add an almost memoir feel to the book.
Full disclosure:
I received an advance copy of this book through the author’s publicist in exchange for an honest review. Based on my on-going search for new and practical leadership skills, I was very interested in reading this book.
Read more of my reviews at https://tugglegrassblues.wordpress.com/.
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Book Review | 📚📚📚📚📚 5/5
Jackie Jenkins-Scott | Career Press
Why I was interested in this book:
Having been in leadership positions for over 30 years, I am always looking for ways to effectively communicate, assess and lead. I had not heard of responsive leadership before and thought this might be something new to add to my leadership skills.
My assessment:
The 7 Secrets of Responsive Leadership is a great book. I really appreciated how it was laid out, broken down and provided solid, clear and inclusive examples. Jackie Jenkins-Scott knows what she is talking about and has years of experience to support the skills she shares. The topics are clear and presented with bullets, outlines, steps and lessons. And the examples are of real people and organizations. Jenkins-Scott also provides a through-line of her own experiences that are relatable to each topic. She preaches what she practices.
The challenge is that business-books are typically presented quantitatively. Most of these skills (or secrets) are qualitative. And that’s great! We need these types of examples, too! These practical communication skills complement the book/units with examples that are practical lessons/parables that are great for building upon our life resources.
Jenkins-Scott presents leadership in terms of your role within an organization, so the skills are also applicable and relatable to many people at many levels of leadership. What I also really love about this book is that there are many different examples of different types of organizations and people, including many examples featuring underserved or underrepresented people, non-profit and for profit businesses, social services, and people with various races, sexual orientations and ethnicities.
Stories of the human condition:
As mentioned above, this book contains ways we can grow and develop new leadership skills that are qualitative and applicable to most situations, both professionally and personally. Jenkins-Scott’s caring nature to provide examples that depict many different types of readers across the country makes it very easy to read and is quite relatable. Finally, the personal examples provided by Jenkins-Scott add an almost memoir feel to the book.
Full disclosure:
I received an advance copy of this book through the author’s publicist in exchange for an honest review. Based on my on-going search for new and practical leadership skills, I was very interested in reading this book.
Read more of my reviews at https://tugglegrassblues.wordpress.com/.
TAGS:
#7SecretsofResponsiveLeadership #7 Secrets of Responsive Leadership #review-book #book review #careerpress #Jackie Jenkins-Scott #JackieJenkins-Scott #TuggleGrassBlues #Tuggle Grass Reviews #TuggleGrassReviews
February 21, 2020
Read this book to help with a leadership class I am taking for work and this one is great. Highly recommend!
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