Shelley A Smith

Leadership ON PURPOSE Shelley A Smith

Companies today are looking to develop responsive business strategies to accelerate growth as well as contend with disruptive change. They need confident, competent, and resilient leaders who can inspire and support their people through good times and bad, keeping them resilient, aligned, and centered on achieving their business objectives.

We define them as Agile Leaders, those who others trust and want to follow. Yet, of greatest importance, Agile Leaders must possess a leadership mindset that is purpose-based and other-oriented, rather than results-based or only intended to satisfy a self-interest. People who Lead On Purpose cast a positive shadow that often endures well beyond their time in office. They serve as a catalyst for change and an anchor for an organization's core principals and direction.

There are six attributes that we believe are of the utmost importance for Leaders On Purpose to possess for the sustainability and success of their organization.

Personal Integrity - your presence as a leader.

Learning Agility - your ability and willingness to learn from experience.

Coaching Others - accepting accountability for the development of others.

Followership - your talent to inspire, build credibility, and earn the trust of others.

Systems Thinking - your capacity to view the organization from a broader perspective.

Change Resiliency - your ability to maintain consistent personal integrity and a level of productivity through a variety of situations.

In Leadership ON PURPOSE, Grubich and Smith provide the rationale and roadmap, tips and techniques for developing The Six Attributes of Agile Leaders that you and your leaders will need to attract, inspire, and retain the best talent. This useful and timely guide filled with engaging stories and compelling thought models gives leaders the right mindset and true bearing for success.