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Co-Active Leadership: Five Ways to Lead
Top down, one-dimensional leadership models are hopelessly outmoded in today's rapidly-changing world. And they waste the leadership ability that is present throughout an organization, not just at the top. In this visionary book, Karen and Henry Kimsey-House provide a model that harnesses the possibility of many rather than relying on the power of one. They begin with a new definition of leadership itself: “Leaders are those who are responsible for their world.” Which, of course, we all are, or should be—so everyone is a leader.
Co-Active Leadership is a deeply collaborative approach but the first of its five dimensions focuses on the individual: leading from within. We must be fully present and live lives of integrity, openheartedness, and self-awareness if we are to make the kind of conscious, creative choices Co-Active Leadership demands.
Each of the remaining four dimensions work together holistically. Depending on the situation, you may lead from the front, offering guidance and inspiration; from behind, supporting and encouraging others; from beside, partnering with and supporting other members of your team; or from the field, drawing on insights and wisdom available beyond the rational mind.
Co-Active Leadership is the only model to celebrate and honor these different expressions of leadership. It invites all of us to share our expertise and allows collaborative solutions to emerge that would never have been possible otherwise.
Co-Active Leadership is a deeply collaborative approach but the first of its five dimensions focuses on the individual: leading from within. We must be fully present and live lives of integrity, openheartedness, and self-awareness if we are to make the kind of conscious, creative choices Co-Active Leadership demands.
Each of the remaining four dimensions work together holistically. Depending on the situation, you may lead from the front, offering guidance and inspiration; from behind, supporting and encouraging others; from beside, partnering with and supporting other members of your team; or from the field, drawing on insights and wisdom available beyond the rational mind.
Co-Active Leadership is the only model to celebrate and honor these different expressions of leadership. It invites all of us to share our expertise and allows collaborative solutions to emerge that would never have been possible otherwise.
184 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 21, 2015
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About the author
Karen Kimsey-House
6 books12 followersOne of the earliest recognized luminaries in the coaching profession, Karen Kimsey-House founded CTI in 1992 with Laura Whitworth and Henry Kimsey-House. Together, they created the Co-Active philosophy of relationship that informs CTI’s world-renowned coaching and leadership programs.
Karen is also is a blogger for The Huffington Post and the co-author of Co-Active Coaching, the best-selling industry bible, now in its third edition.
A successful entrepreneur, Karen received her MFA in Communications and Theater from Temple University in Philadelphia. Committed to pioneering Co-Activity in challenged environments and troubled populations, Kimsey-House continues to lead CTI workshops and is a dynamic keynote speaker around the world.
On a mission of global, transformative change, she lives with her husband, Henry Kimsey-House, by the Pacific Ocean.
Karen is also is a blogger for The Huffington Post and the co-author of Co-Active Coaching, the best-selling industry bible, now in its third edition.
A successful entrepreneur, Karen received her MFA in Communications and Theater from Temple University in Philadelphia. Committed to pioneering Co-Activity in challenged environments and troubled populations, Kimsey-House continues to lead CTI workshops and is a dynamic keynote speaker around the world.
On a mission of global, transformative change, she lives with her husband, Henry Kimsey-House, by the Pacific Ocean.
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September 21, 2015
I have a very small list of critical books on leadership development, which I use as references and regularly recommend or provide to others who appear serious about growing in their leadership journey.
Co-Active Leadership made the short list in the first 17 pages ...
I already knew the reputations of Henry and Karen Kimsey-House from their earlier book "Co-Active Coaching", a classic title in the leadership/life coaching field. When I began reading this new book on leadership, I expected a pleasant, but very familiar revamping of their original model with some tailoring to the leadership development crowd.
I was pleasantly, but emphatically surprised to find a book which stands quite nicely on its own merits, taking the basic premise of co-active work (Relationship and Action) to a whole new level. Rather than simply warming over and tweaking their earlier work, the formidable Kimsey-House power team takes us to a whole new level of leadership thinking.
One thing which really stands out for me in Co-Active Leadership is how thoughtfully the authors have developed a framework around the different ways in which one might lead. While others have addressed the idea of different leadership frames, nobody has done a better job than Henry and Karen, as they describe and explore multi-dimensional leadership from five distinct perspectives ... and the final perspective of Leader Within is a doozy.
If you want to grow as a leader, I cannot think of a better leadership title to help you do so and I own hundreds of books on leadership and have a master's degree in the subject.
This one is a must for anyone serious about effective leadership learning and development ...
Co-Active Leadership made the short list in the first 17 pages ...
I already knew the reputations of Henry and Karen Kimsey-House from their earlier book "Co-Active Coaching", a classic title in the leadership/life coaching field. When I began reading this new book on leadership, I expected a pleasant, but very familiar revamping of their original model with some tailoring to the leadership development crowd.
I was pleasantly, but emphatically surprised to find a book which stands quite nicely on its own merits, taking the basic premise of co-active work (Relationship and Action) to a whole new level. Rather than simply warming over and tweaking their earlier work, the formidable Kimsey-House power team takes us to a whole new level of leadership thinking.
One thing which really stands out for me in Co-Active Leadership is how thoughtfully the authors have developed a framework around the different ways in which one might lead. While others have addressed the idea of different leadership frames, nobody has done a better job than Henry and Karen, as they describe and explore multi-dimensional leadership from five distinct perspectives ... and the final perspective of Leader Within is a doozy.
If you want to grow as a leader, I cannot think of a better leadership title to help you do so and I own hundreds of books on leadership and have a master's degree in the subject.
This one is a must for anyone serious about effective leadership learning and development ...
September 20, 2015
The most effective leaders aren’t those that are loud, extroverted, and attention seeking at every turn. Diverse leaders come in all shapes, sizes, background, and experience. I’ve always thought that we are all leaders, it just depends on our role in the moment or perhaps what we are passionate about in our stage of life. I know that I can be an effective leader in one group yet, I may glide to the background in another group. That’s what’s so magical about true leadership. Just because someone is “in” a leadership position a leader they may not be!
I was thrilled to read the book Co-Active Leadership – Five Ways To Lead by Karen and Henry Kimsey-House. They approach leadership from a different angle. A modern angle with a realistic view. Leadership is not static but moves as we move to different situations or groups. We are all leaders but we aren’t always “The” leader. Life changes as we do and sometimes we all need to change our leadership style or role.
Co-Active Leadership is unique even by its title alone. The “Co” refers to a shared relationship. The ‘Active” is action oriented. Together they become a new powerful leadership style. The authors have had years of experience working with leaders and found that leadership is a choice. Moreover, leadership is all about being responsible which breeds creativity and freedom. Becoming a Co-Active Leader means taking control of your own leadership and being responsible while doing so. It enables you to see the world in a different way and become passionate about how you impact your world. Co-Active Leadership enables us all to play different leadership roles as we shift from situation to situation. It’s all about being flexible, not static and rigid.
Karen and Henry offer up 5 different “dimensions” within their Co-Active Leadership Model. As you read each one, try to think of a time when you played each role. Think about the setting that you were in and the players around you. How did you feel? How did you react? Were you comfortable in your role? Did it feel right? Which one is your favorite?
• Co-Active Leader Within – Self Acceptance and Self Authority: This is leadership from the inside out. You are striving to be the best every day by taking responsibility and fully accepting yourself while living with integrity. You don’t feel the need to “fix” yourself. You are whole.
• Co-Active Leader in Front – Connection and Direction: It’s not all about being the boss for you. You prefer to grow connections with people. You choose to inspire and engage people. You know that you need others to achieve yet, you can step aside to let others glide into the spotlight.
• Co-Active Leader Behind – Serving and Coaching: This is the role where you are the glue that holds everyone together. You love serving others and give it your all every day to help others grow. You love to be the coach and cheerleader.
• Co-Active Leadership Beside - Partnership and Synergy: This is where you become the catalyst to partner. You design a bond around shared visions and work with the strengths of others. Likewise, you strive for balanced relationships and are committed to growing synergy within a group.
• Co-Active Leader in the Field – Intuition and Innovation: This style is a “quiet” internal leadership. You are in this role when you still yourself and use your senses to see the big picture and how you can have an impact. You put your best foot forward with creativity and contribute by slowing down. You strategically use your intuition to bring out your own personal strengths to bring out the best in those around you. You are using your insight and are really being present.
No doubt that as you reviewed these unique leadership roles you saw yourself in each one. Humans are always changing and our leadership must move with us. At times I prefer to sit back and observe while I savor the big picture. I’m in a new job and really feel that before I can step out in front, I need to feel comfortable and really hone in on my inner creativity and intuition first. As a committee leader in the community I slide more into the role of the “leader in front” or the even being the “leader from behind” as I encourage and empower others.
See how easy it is to switch roles and feel comfortable in all of these leadership roles? Karen and Henry refer to this dynamic as the “Dance of the Dimensions”. Life is a dance as we smoothly move from role to role and as we grow and change. You should never be satisfied with being stagnant in your leadership and you can’t always be the one in the “spotlight”. You need to partner with others from time to time to share or flip roles. This will help you to grow as a person, leader, and as a member in your community.
Because I subscribe to the rule that anyone can be a leader I really enjoyed “Co-Active Leadership: Five Ways to Lead. It’s a quick easy read with actionable lessons. It reminded me that it’s okay to not always be an “out there” leader. I can be effective from a variety of directions and I may be at my best when I “Dance the Dimensions”. If you feel stagnant in your leadership or want a modern view into the variety of leadership styles, pick up this book today and start your own dance.
I was thrilled to read the book Co-Active Leadership – Five Ways To Lead by Karen and Henry Kimsey-House. They approach leadership from a different angle. A modern angle with a realistic view. Leadership is not static but moves as we move to different situations or groups. We are all leaders but we aren’t always “The” leader. Life changes as we do and sometimes we all need to change our leadership style or role.
Co-Active Leadership is unique even by its title alone. The “Co” refers to a shared relationship. The ‘Active” is action oriented. Together they become a new powerful leadership style. The authors have had years of experience working with leaders and found that leadership is a choice. Moreover, leadership is all about being responsible which breeds creativity and freedom. Becoming a Co-Active Leader means taking control of your own leadership and being responsible while doing so. It enables you to see the world in a different way and become passionate about how you impact your world. Co-Active Leadership enables us all to play different leadership roles as we shift from situation to situation. It’s all about being flexible, not static and rigid.
Karen and Henry offer up 5 different “dimensions” within their Co-Active Leadership Model. As you read each one, try to think of a time when you played each role. Think about the setting that you were in and the players around you. How did you feel? How did you react? Were you comfortable in your role? Did it feel right? Which one is your favorite?
• Co-Active Leader Within – Self Acceptance and Self Authority: This is leadership from the inside out. You are striving to be the best every day by taking responsibility and fully accepting yourself while living with integrity. You don’t feel the need to “fix” yourself. You are whole.
• Co-Active Leader in Front – Connection and Direction: It’s not all about being the boss for you. You prefer to grow connections with people. You choose to inspire and engage people. You know that you need others to achieve yet, you can step aside to let others glide into the spotlight.
• Co-Active Leader Behind – Serving and Coaching: This is the role where you are the glue that holds everyone together. You love serving others and give it your all every day to help others grow. You love to be the coach and cheerleader.
• Co-Active Leadership Beside - Partnership and Synergy: This is where you become the catalyst to partner. You design a bond around shared visions and work with the strengths of others. Likewise, you strive for balanced relationships and are committed to growing synergy within a group.
• Co-Active Leader in the Field – Intuition and Innovation: This style is a “quiet” internal leadership. You are in this role when you still yourself and use your senses to see the big picture and how you can have an impact. You put your best foot forward with creativity and contribute by slowing down. You strategically use your intuition to bring out your own personal strengths to bring out the best in those around you. You are using your insight and are really being present.
No doubt that as you reviewed these unique leadership roles you saw yourself in each one. Humans are always changing and our leadership must move with us. At times I prefer to sit back and observe while I savor the big picture. I’m in a new job and really feel that before I can step out in front, I need to feel comfortable and really hone in on my inner creativity and intuition first. As a committee leader in the community I slide more into the role of the “leader in front” or the even being the “leader from behind” as I encourage and empower others.
See how easy it is to switch roles and feel comfortable in all of these leadership roles? Karen and Henry refer to this dynamic as the “Dance of the Dimensions”. Life is a dance as we smoothly move from role to role and as we grow and change. You should never be satisfied with being stagnant in your leadership and you can’t always be the one in the “spotlight”. You need to partner with others from time to time to share or flip roles. This will help you to grow as a person, leader, and as a member in your community.
Because I subscribe to the rule that anyone can be a leader I really enjoyed “Co-Active Leadership: Five Ways to Lead. It’s a quick easy read with actionable lessons. It reminded me that it’s okay to not always be an “out there” leader. I can be effective from a variety of directions and I may be at my best when I “Dance the Dimensions”. If you feel stagnant in your leadership or want a modern view into the variety of leadership styles, pick up this book today and start your own dance.
September 22, 2015
This is an important book and work by Karen and Henry Kimsey-House in defining new ways of living together and co-creating a new world. Bringing co-creation into leadership and re-framing leadership into a fluid, multi-dimensional model of choices is a response by the authors to what is needed in the bigger system. I intended to say that the book is an easy and quick read, but this would deceive and diminish the depth of it. It is written in a way that could lead you to quickly read through and go on to your next thing, yet I encourage everyone to read it slowly and digest the words as there is so much more underneath. I was looking forward to reading more about "Leading from the Field" and hearing more anecdotes overall. This is the reason for 4 instead of 5 stars. I am confident that the 2nd edition will cover that part.
February 5, 2017
I read this book so fast, and then I read it again -- like five more times in the next few days. Part of that, I admit, is because it was the only audio book I had saved on my phone at the time and I had a lot of commuting to do, but more of that is because *I really found what it had to say useful and meaningful to me.* I liked the examples of how everyone in a situation can take ownership of their own actions, and how all participants in a group endeavour have make-or-break power that ought to be acknowledged. I see great potential in workplaces where all forms of leadership are encouraged and embraced by employees and management.
This doesn't lay out checklists on how to get your workplace from where you're at to a functional co-active leadership model, but I think it gives the reader a very good place to start.
This doesn't lay out checklists on how to get your workplace from where you're at to a functional co-active leadership model, but I think it gives the reader a very good place to start.
February 2, 2016
I really liked this short little "leadership" book. Yes, it IS a leadership book, but one I think everyone should read so don't be put off by the title. This is an important non-traditional way to look at leadership. The authors' model contains 5 facets: Leader Within, Leader in Front, Leader Behind, Leader Beside, and Leader in the Field. Everyone is a leader, no matter what your title or role in life. In order to lead most effectively, you need to learn how to master each of these facets and switch between them.
February 24, 2016
The model and concepts are ok. The book just felt surface level. Felt like it wanted to radically change common leadership yet didn't give the depth on how or why we should.
August 2, 2017
I tend to have a positive rating result, but the reason I rated this one with a three is because the reading was awkward to me. I had to work this one to get what I needed!
An interesting perspective on Leadership as the authors view leadership from five different dimensions: Co-Active Leadership within, Co-Active Leadership up front, Co-Active Leadership from behind, Co-Active Leadership besides and Co-Active Leadership in the field. The key is to adapt to these various dimensions in the moment, depending upon the reaction of the team.
The reading was a little awkward, but the concepts added to my perspective of leadership. I had a hard time getting into the book at first, but as I further understood the concepts, I knew I have plow through. They added greater dimension to my own personal leadership understanding. Of the five, Co-Active Leadership Within had the greatest meaning. But, by contrast, Co-Active Leadership in the field poses the greatest challenge. That even though I tend toward being reflective, the issue of intuition and instinct are areas of real challenge. I tend toward reason and am more engaged in the analytical. The main reason is because these natural aspects of our humanity have been educated out of us. And any attempts to educationally develop these back into use is a real challenge.
An interesting perspective on Leadership as the authors view leadership from five different dimensions: Co-Active Leadership within, Co-Active Leadership up front, Co-Active Leadership from behind, Co-Active Leadership besides and Co-Active Leadership in the field. The key is to adapt to these various dimensions in the moment, depending upon the reaction of the team.
The reading was a little awkward, but the concepts added to my perspective of leadership. I had a hard time getting into the book at first, but as I further understood the concepts, I knew I have plow through. They added greater dimension to my own personal leadership understanding. Of the five, Co-Active Leadership Within had the greatest meaning. But, by contrast, Co-Active Leadership in the field poses the greatest challenge. That even though I tend toward being reflective, the issue of intuition and instinct are areas of real challenge. I tend toward reason and am more engaged in the analytical. The main reason is because these natural aspects of our humanity have been educated out of us. And any attempts to educationally develop these back into use is a real challenge.
July 25, 2020
The creators of Co-Active Coaching present their approach to Leadership, suggesting that everyone is a leader: "leaders are those who are responsible for their world". They consider leadership multi-dimensional, and we jump between styles of leadership they talk about:
- Co-Active Leader Within: being your own leader, with self-acceptance and gratitude.
- Co-Active Leader in Front: the traditional view of a leader, but connecting to people and taking courage and vulnerability.
- Co-Active Leader Behind: being inclusive and with dynamic followership. Listening beyond words.
- Co-Active Leader Beside: being a co-leader with another person, in a dance.
- Co-Active Leader in the Field: sensing the "energetic field that surrounds all of life", and using intuition and instinct.
They present these ideas in a very small book, full of stories and personal anecdotes.
I liked some parts of the model. I didn't like the way the stories are integrated into the text. I didn't like that "leadership in the field" is very different from the other types of leadership they present, a different dimension, more like a skill to be used in any leadership style.
- Co-Active Leader Within: being your own leader, with self-acceptance and gratitude.
- Co-Active Leader in Front: the traditional view of a leader, but connecting to people and taking courage and vulnerability.
- Co-Active Leader Behind: being inclusive and with dynamic followership. Listening beyond words.
- Co-Active Leader Beside: being a co-leader with another person, in a dance.
- Co-Active Leader in the Field: sensing the "energetic field that surrounds all of life", and using intuition and instinct.
They present these ideas in a very small book, full of stories and personal anecdotes.
I liked some parts of the model. I didn't like the way the stories are integrated into the text. I didn't like that "leadership in the field" is very different from the other types of leadership they present, a different dimension, more like a skill to be used in any leadership style.
February 13, 2023
I fundamentally have always believed in leadership no matter your level and no matter the size or existence of a team. The Kimsey- House team have brought my limited thoughts to an inspiring level.
I read it and then read it straight away again - underlining and quoting so many pieces.
Short impactful book which needs to become a leadership text book. However, you will get more from it as you develop your leadership and self awareness skills.
Applying the learnings from this book requires you to dance in the moment which is impossible when leading on autopilot.
Leadership is not one dimensional - learning when to lead, when to follow, how to lead exceptionally, how to follow exceptionally. How to lead ourselves, how to truly partner and how to influence are little spoken about never mind taught.
Highly recommend, but I also recommend you come back to this as your leadership evolves.
I read it and then read it straight away again - underlining and quoting so many pieces.
Short impactful book which needs to become a leadership text book. However, you will get more from it as you develop your leadership and self awareness skills.
Applying the learnings from this book requires you to dance in the moment which is impossible when leading on autopilot.
Leadership is not one dimensional - learning when to lead, when to follow, how to lead exceptionally, how to follow exceptionally. How to lead ourselves, how to truly partner and how to influence are little spoken about never mind taught.
Highly recommend, but I also recommend you come back to this as your leadership evolves.
January 17, 2020
Nice, short and concise book describing a simple, but whole leadership model that encompasses five dimensions: leader within, leader in front, leader behind, leader beside, and leader in the field. I liked how Co-Active model emphasizes dynamism of the relationship between Co and Active (called dance in the moment). Co-Active Leadership, in particular, emphasizes continuous shift in balance between five dimensions, when leaders e.g. step in front to create a vision, then immediately step behind and champion others to step up, while constantly sensing the environment and field of energy to tap into their intuition and instinct.
I sometimes struggled to encourage my team members to take ownership and step up into leadership at their level without giving them formal authority. I can see now how I can use Co-Active model to coach them better.
I sometimes struggled to encourage my team members to take ownership and step up into leadership at their level without giving them formal authority. I can see now how I can use Co-Active model to coach them better.
February 20, 2024
A simple but profound book showing the reader that leadership is not about title and authority and comes in many shapes and forms. I rated four stars mostly because the ideas seem too simple after having read hundreds of leadership books from various perspectives.
A great read for someone who needs to expand their idea of leadership or thinks they are not "ready to lead"
A great read for someone who needs to expand their idea of leadership or thinks they are not "ready to lead"
January 18, 2019
In today’s organizations, with matrix structures and desire to be more agile, the co-active leadership model has something to offer. This short book provides an overview - it would be strengthened with more case studies and tools for applying the model in practice.
April 28, 2019
Liked the book - love the model!! A useful and meaningful way to view leadership. No need to memorize 10 steps, rather it’s easy to remember the 5 Dimensions as 5 ways of “being” as a leader - and we are all leaders !
June 7, 2021
This book discusses leadership from an important and non-traditional way to look at the theme. The authors' model puts leadership in a more realist approach, their model contains 5 possibilities: Leader Within, Leader in Front, Leader Behind, Leader Beside, and Leader in the Field.
January 15, 2025
One of the greatest readings on leadership (rather than typical management)
I'd say this would be a great read for many people across various industries and - dare I say - could possibly help make things better in many workplaces and other organisations
I'd say this would be a great read for many people across various industries and - dare I say - could possibly help make things better in many workplaces and other organisations
November 14, 2017
The most important job for a leader is growing leadership in others.
Human beings share a powerful longing and desire to affect the world around them.
Human beings share a powerful longing and desire to affect the world around them.
February 23, 2018
nice for beginners .
April 10, 2018
A light read. Some of the concepts were a bit nebulous.
December 21, 2018
While this book has a lot of fluff, it's worth a skim to gain some new perspectives on leadership.
December 15, 2019
Good insight into personal behaviour and how to adapt oneself into a co active leadership role.
Makes one realise his / her own potential and how individual skills can help in a team environment.
Makes one realise his / her own potential and how individual skills can help in a team environment.
April 2, 2020
Same same same
Not much here that isn't available for free online. If you prefer a book, this one is fine but so are many others.
Not much here that isn't available for free online. If you prefer a book, this one is fine but so are many others.
May 26, 2021
In the world today we usually see leaders as the people who lead in front. This book gives insight in all the other ways it is possible to lead. Very interesting book with good insights!
April 20, 2024
despite is a short book, it was hard (to me) to get engaged to it. Very theoretical with a lot of unclear concepts. Didn't enjoy as I was expecting.
May 30, 2024
If you can overlook the writing, the leadership framework is really helpful and hopeful.
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December 29, 2024goodbye present from my boss! very thoughtful
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January 23, 2016I received this book as a First Readers Giveaway. The book seems to pull together many ideas from other similar books to create a unique way to view what the authors call five dimensions of leadership. The five ways to lead are Leading in Front, Behind, Beside, Within, and in the Field. The notion of Co-Active Leadership grew through the experiences of many associated with the Coach's Training Institute which espouses Co-Active Coaching.
One of my favorite quotes from the book is, "While the big events of our lives create the impetus for change, it is the moment-by-moment choices that mold and shape us."
This is a nice little book to give you more perspective on how to improve your leadership practice. You don't have to be a CEO to find value in what the authors have to say, in fact it attests that we are all leaders.
One of my favorite quotes from the book is, "While the big events of our lives create the impetus for change, it is the moment-by-moment choices that mold and shape us."
This is a nice little book to give you more perspective on how to improve your leadership practice. You don't have to be a CEO to find value in what the authors have to say, in fact it attests that we are all leaders.
July 17, 2018
Disclosure: I received the book for free through Goodreads Giveaways.
This book delivered more than I expected of it. Many books in this genre are mostly rehashes of what this book calls "Co-active leader in front". It was refreshing to see other forms of leadership given equal standing, such as taking a back seat from the spotlight and making sure everything is running smoothly from behind the scenes (leader from behind), or giving yourself what you need to succeed and help others (leader within).
Apart from a bit of corporate jargon (and honestly, the 'co-active' jargon), this book is written clearly and concisely (only about 100 pages).
This book delivered more than I expected of it. Many books in this genre are mostly rehashes of what this book calls "Co-active leader in front". It was refreshing to see other forms of leadership given equal standing, such as taking a back seat from the spotlight and making sure everything is running smoothly from behind the scenes (leader from behind), or giving yourself what you need to succeed and help others (leader within).
Apart from a bit of corporate jargon (and honestly, the 'co-active' jargon), this book is written clearly and concisely (only about 100 pages).
November 21, 2015
A must read for "every person who chooses to take responsibility for creating the world around them". According to the authors, those are leaders. The term leadership has evolved tremendously and the book intrudes the CoActive Leadership Model, that has 5 dimensions of leadership. They describe each of the five elaborately and by the end of this fast read, the reader can feel a shift in mindset regarding who is a leader and when do I lead..
I use this model with interactive talks at organizations to engage the audience; this book will definitely spark 'courageous conversations'.
I use this model with interactive talks at organizations to engage the audience; this book will definitely spark 'courageous conversations'.
October 14, 2015
I won this book from a giveaway on goodreads. This book was very effective in explaining co-active leadership and its benefits. Leadership is more than bossing people around. It's about starting and maintaining a culture of helpfulness. To be an effective leader one must build, coach, and cultivate dependability and competence. This book also several ways you can achieve that.
June 26, 2016
As a Co-Active Coach, this is a rehash of Co-Active Coaching. I love the metaphor of leader in the front, back, side, & field. Some good reminders of things. Other than that, nothing new, and shallow.
The book uses stories, which is nice, but, too much story & not enough in depth substance.
The book uses stories, which is nice, but, too much story & not enough in depth substance.
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