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10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times: Coaching Your Team Through Immense Change and Challenge
Tom Ziglar, CEO of Zig Ziglar Corp, shares ten leadership virtues that are essential for coaching employees through immense change and creating an environment of maximum potential and productivity. With the world changing so rapidly, many leaders are struggling to find new ways to make a significant and positive impact on their team. The key, says Tom Ziglar, is to consistently bring out the best in everyone by focusing on ten core kindness, humility, respect, persistence, selflessness, encouragement, positive expectations, self-control, firmness, and hope. Delivering cutting-edge new research, wisdom gleaned from experience, and poignant insights from his work at Zig Ziglar Corp, Tom Ziglar identifies the communication styles that will keep everyone on the same page, regardless of their working environment. He also emphasizes the importance of closing the "empathy gap" between management and staff in order to create a more connected team that operates to its fullest potential--and how developing each team member's unique dreams, goals, and abilities sets up the company for success. In 10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times , Ziglar shows why "coach leadership," instead of management leadership, is the best way to lead through immense change and challenge. It is essential guidance for leaders who want to coach their teams through inevitable periods of disruption with the goal of helping them thrive at home and at work.
256 pages, Hardcover
Published December 7, 2021
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February 12, 2022
The times, they are a’ changing. The last couple of years has seen global disruption economically and politically as the world navigated a response to a pandemic that threatened our health and livelihood. The world has we knew it changed. And almost immediately we wanted to go back to normal. Never mind that normal was pretty bad for a lot of people. In 10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times, Tom Ziglar encourages leaders to embrace the change—even if it means changes leadership style—and begin focusing on the things that make those under you flourish.
It's quiet a sneaky thing that Ziglar has does because, in truth, these virtues were needed in regular times as well. But when everything is normal, why rock the boat? The pandemic showed us our weak spots and changed our ideas about work and life. The “Great Resignation” shows that we aren’t going back to the old normal—and that’s a good thing—so where do we go from here?
10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times suggests that there are (as you might expect) ten different qualities for leaders to cultivate. Notice that these are virtues for the leader to implement on themselves, not to their team—though you’ll see how the effect trickles down. This isn’t a book about how to change your employees, it’s a book about how to change yourself and lead through difficult times in a way that centers the needs and desire of your employees.
Ziglar divides the virtues into three categories:
• Who Do We Need to Be? These virtues are focused on the character qualities of a good leader. Ziglar talks about kindness, selflessness, respect, and humility. This is, in a way, about implementing the fruit of the Spirit in a business context. The focus of business needs to be on caring for its employees and giving them the flexibility and tools they need to flourish.
• How Do We Need to Be? This section focuses on the leader’s posture toward their employees. Ziglar discusses traits like positivity and self-control. This section is about adequately preparing one’s team for success. Most importantly here, Ziglar talks about the need to be a coach leader who comes alongside and empowers the employee toward a mutual goal rather than a domineering leader who sees employees a cog in the machine.
• What Needs to Be Done Now? The final section is about perseverance. These changes in business may be difficult. It’s a matter of undoing aspects of corporate structures that have become entrenched in society. But real change is possible and coach leaders will be the ones to lead the way.
Overall, 10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times is readable and pragmatic. Ziglar peppers the book with both client and personal stories and, of course, draws on Zig Ziglar’s longstanding leadership philosophies as well. Also, this is a book published by Thomas Nelson—a Christian publisher—and Ziglar has always been clear about their faith-based background. But this is not a Scripture-filled, faith-driven book of business techniques that will only work if you and all your employees are weekly churchgoers. This book is appropriate for secular workplace settings and, no matter your religion, you’ll find it to be informative and applicable.
There were points where I wished Ziglar would have pushed a little harder or dove a little deeper. The crux of his book is really just to treat employees like humans. Understand their goals for life and career, take their family needs into consideration, help them be successful in their field, treat them as invaluable team members and not disposable products. Many of the stories coming out of the “Great Resignation” have to do with poor or entitled management. This book is the gentle kick in the face to be people-first and become the type of leader that others want to work for.
It's quiet a sneaky thing that Ziglar has does because, in truth, these virtues were needed in regular times as well. But when everything is normal, why rock the boat? The pandemic showed us our weak spots and changed our ideas about work and life. The “Great Resignation” shows that we aren’t going back to the old normal—and that’s a good thing—so where do we go from here?
10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times suggests that there are (as you might expect) ten different qualities for leaders to cultivate. Notice that these are virtues for the leader to implement on themselves, not to their team—though you’ll see how the effect trickles down. This isn’t a book about how to change your employees, it’s a book about how to change yourself and lead through difficult times in a way that centers the needs and desire of your employees.
Ziglar divides the virtues into three categories:
• Who Do We Need to Be? These virtues are focused on the character qualities of a good leader. Ziglar talks about kindness, selflessness, respect, and humility. This is, in a way, about implementing the fruit of the Spirit in a business context. The focus of business needs to be on caring for its employees and giving them the flexibility and tools they need to flourish.
• How Do We Need to Be? This section focuses on the leader’s posture toward their employees. Ziglar discusses traits like positivity and self-control. This section is about adequately preparing one’s team for success. Most importantly here, Ziglar talks about the need to be a coach leader who comes alongside and empowers the employee toward a mutual goal rather than a domineering leader who sees employees a cog in the machine.
• What Needs to Be Done Now? The final section is about perseverance. These changes in business may be difficult. It’s a matter of undoing aspects of corporate structures that have become entrenched in society. But real change is possible and coach leaders will be the ones to lead the way.
Overall, 10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times is readable and pragmatic. Ziglar peppers the book with both client and personal stories and, of course, draws on Zig Ziglar’s longstanding leadership philosophies as well. Also, this is a book published by Thomas Nelson—a Christian publisher—and Ziglar has always been clear about their faith-based background. But this is not a Scripture-filled, faith-driven book of business techniques that will only work if you and all your employees are weekly churchgoers. This book is appropriate for secular workplace settings and, no matter your religion, you’ll find it to be informative and applicable.
There were points where I wished Ziglar would have pushed a little harder or dove a little deeper. The crux of his book is really just to treat employees like humans. Understand their goals for life and career, take their family needs into consideration, help them be successful in their field, treat them as invaluable team members and not disposable products. Many of the stories coming out of the “Great Resignation” have to do with poor or entitled management. This book is the gentle kick in the face to be people-first and become the type of leader that others want to work for.
December 7, 2022
Though it is written for business leaders, I think it is so beneficial for anyone and everyone in any position. I definitely want to own this book and use it for what could be my future. All leaders and people who want to have skills that show leadership should read this, i truly do think the talk of leadership virtues is so helpful to anyone not just in business and work but in life!
March 29, 2024
Took me awhile but I finally got there. Good content - I appreciate Christians talking through business and leadership application!
February 17, 2022
IF it's what you need, you'll love it. I'm going to buy it and read it again, taking notes in the book the second time around.
January 10, 2022
This book is about coaching teams. The key to unlocking your team’s peak performance is via coach leadership. The book outlines ten transformative qualities to help you evolve as a leader and stay relevant in times of change and struggle. It outlines what you’ll recognize as the correct course of action, reveals that it’s also the most profitable, and explains why. It provides useful insights into dealing with the complexity of our modern environment. It is about defining, clarifying, and sharing the purpose of our companies with our employees so that they may fulfill their life objectives by assisting the firm in achieving its mission. It teaches readers how to release their leadership potential as well as the performance potential of each member on their team. Business executives and managers will benefit greatly from the book’s advice for leading and coaching teams.
March 12, 2022
Must Read
This book is set apart by its emphasis on values, goals, and implementation of your plans. There’s nothing else quite like this in the market.
This book is set apart by its emphasis on values, goals, and implementation of your plans. There’s nothing else quite like this in the market.
June 22, 2022
This review is a 3.5 rounded to 4
Thank you to Good Reads giveaway for a copy
This was an informative book about leading teams through times of crisis...or times of Covid. There is a lot in this book about dealing with the new work environment in which many employees will be working from home. I liked the layout of the book and how there are examples of each virtue. The book is a pretty easy read and straight forward. The 2 things I would have liked to seen. 1. The book dive a bit deeper sometimes as some chapters are very short 2. I wish the author would have given more examples of crisis and disruptions an employer could run into. It seemed very focused on Covid, which obviously is a big deal but it would have been nice to go through some other things that may occur. Overall a good book for someone becoming a leader.
Thank you to Good Reads giveaway for a copy
This was an informative book about leading teams through times of crisis...or times of Covid. There is a lot in this book about dealing with the new work environment in which many employees will be working from home. I liked the layout of the book and how there are examples of each virtue. The book is a pretty easy read and straight forward. The 2 things I would have liked to seen. 1. The book dive a bit deeper sometimes as some chapters are very short 2. I wish the author would have given more examples of crisis and disruptions an employer could run into. It seemed very focused on Covid, which obviously is a big deal but it would have been nice to go through some other things that may occur. Overall a good book for someone becoming a leader.
July 11, 2022
I finished the book, 10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times, by Tom Ziglar. Like I said before, I do think this was the best book that Tom has written. I do like it pretty well and using ideas and thoughts from this book has been easy for a reason. I do recommend this book and have passed other copies of the book and the ideas to others.
November 14, 2024
Everyone should read this book...
Title: 10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times
By: Tom Ziglar
Pub. Date: December 7, 2021
Genre:
Non-fiction, Leadership, Management, Coaching, Self-Help
Favorite Quote:
“We will always have a choice: either fold up and go home or rise up and create a better world.”
“Almost nothing can do more damage quicker than the loss of self-control in your communication.”
C.S. Lewis is my favorite, and it is quoted in this book. “True Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less.”
Summary/Review:
“10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times” is highly informative and provides actionable steps that are valuable for everyone, not just those in leadership roles. Tom Ziglar outlines 10 key virtues that help develop stronger coaching skills. Some of these virtues were particularly inspiring, while others served as excellent reminders. With a Christian perspective on leadership, many of the virtues discussed align with Christian principles. Ziglar draws from his own personal experiences to emphasize the importance of these virtues, offering insights based on firsthand knowledge. This book is a great resource not only for leaders but also for those who are being led or coached. I'm grateful for the opportunity to read it and look forward to applying these principles in my own life. Highly recommended!
Thank you Tom Ziglar, Nelson Books, and NetGalley for the Advanced Reader Copy for free. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
#10LeadershipVirtuesforDisruptiveTimes
#TomZiglar
#NelsonBooks
#reluctantreaderreads
#advancedreadercopies
#NetGalley
Title: 10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times
By: Tom Ziglar
Pub. Date: December 7, 2021
Genre:
Non-fiction, Leadership, Management, Coaching, Self-Help
Favorite Quote:
“We will always have a choice: either fold up and go home or rise up and create a better world.”
“Almost nothing can do more damage quicker than the loss of self-control in your communication.”
C.S. Lewis is my favorite, and it is quoted in this book. “True Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less.”
Summary/Review:
“10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times” is highly informative and provides actionable steps that are valuable for everyone, not just those in leadership roles. Tom Ziglar outlines 10 key virtues that help develop stronger coaching skills. Some of these virtues were particularly inspiring, while others served as excellent reminders. With a Christian perspective on leadership, many of the virtues discussed align with Christian principles. Ziglar draws from his own personal experiences to emphasize the importance of these virtues, offering insights based on firsthand knowledge. This book is a great resource not only for leaders but also for those who are being led or coached. I'm grateful for the opportunity to read it and look forward to applying these principles in my own life. Highly recommended!
Thank you Tom Ziglar, Nelson Books, and NetGalley for the Advanced Reader Copy for free. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
#10LeadershipVirtuesforDisruptiveTimes
#TomZiglar
#NelsonBooks
#reluctantreaderreads
#advancedreadercopies
#NetGalley
January 11, 2023
I really like Agile values, and some (like e.g. Jurgen Appelo) suggest we should see them as Agile virtues, so I dove deep into classical virtues too.
This book is about leadership virtues, and it soon becomes apparent that they are Agile virtues, too:
- kindness towards yourself and others
- selflessness to focus on other people’s needs
- respecting yourself and your team members
- humility by making things not about me
Those are, in my view, the 4 most important leadership traits to cultivate – the other 6 the book talks about are useful, but not essential.
This book is about leadership virtues, and it soon becomes apparent that they are Agile virtues, too:
- kindness towards yourself and others
- selflessness to focus on other people’s needs
- respecting yourself and your team members
- humility by making things not about me
Those are, in my view, the 4 most important leadership traits to cultivate – the other 6 the book talks about are useful, but not essential.
Want to read
December 1, 2021Thank you for the book that I just won, will start reading soon
September 3, 2022
If you’re looking for fresh insight and strategies for coaching and leading teams, look no further than “10 Leadership Virtues for Transformative Times.” Tom Ziglar takes the reader on a journey through 10 transformational qualities that will help an individual thrive as a leader. As you learn more about the importance of each of these qualities, Ziglar also shares stories of what this looks like in action, and practical feedback on how to enhance this quality in your leadership.
As a leader, I most appreciate the practical advice that I could apply immediately. Ziglar provides questions that you can ask to help support your teams growth and development, which I utilized right away in 1:1 meetings with my direct reports. There are activities you can do with your team to help elicit great ideas and buy- in. One of these activities, called “STICKY” (I won’t give up what the acronym means here so you read the book!), I used right away to help solve a problem we were facing at work. We came up with ideas that helped us think beyond our usual responses, and the team loved the chance to offer feedback and brainstorm solutions on a larger scale issue. There were many more highlights I made throughout this book that I immediately applied to my work with my team, and which I will continue to revisit to enhance my own leadership practices.
Thank you to Nelson Book for the copy that was provided for my review. I will be sure to soak up any future book Ziglar produces.
As a leader, I most appreciate the practical advice that I could apply immediately. Ziglar provides questions that you can ask to help support your teams growth and development, which I utilized right away in 1:1 meetings with my direct reports. There are activities you can do with your team to help elicit great ideas and buy- in. One of these activities, called “STICKY” (I won’t give up what the acronym means here so you read the book!), I used right away to help solve a problem we were facing at work. We came up with ideas that helped us think beyond our usual responses, and the team loved the chance to offer feedback and brainstorm solutions on a larger scale issue. There were many more highlights I made throughout this book that I immediately applied to my work with my team, and which I will continue to revisit to enhance my own leadership practices.
Thank you to Nelson Book for the copy that was provided for my review. I will be sure to soak up any future book Ziglar produces.
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