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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>A model for developing the leaders and delivering the leadership results the world needs</b> <p><i>Leadership Results</i> explores the fall of traditional leadership thinking and the struggling multibillion dollar leadership development industry that is failing to deliver results, and explains the mindset, skills, ways of being and methods that will get results in the new context and evolving paradigm. The <i>Leadership Results</i> model is practical and predictive, providing a way forward for companies seeking to build sustainable leadership capacity, develop individual leaders, boost employee engagement and deliver breakthrough results through shared and collective leadership. Actionable steps guide you through the process of evolving leadership culture to see increased productivity, growth opportunities and ensured profitability borne on a culture of trust, collaboration, fairness and a commitment to innovation and real prosperity. Expert analysis debunks pervasive myths and assumptions surrounding leadership, employee engagement, and talent development, while demystifying the role technology plays in innovation and progress. <p>Leaders, coaches, trainers, OD practitioners, change agents, and students will find insightful guidance, thought-provoking discussion and illustrative case studies that will help them: <ul> <li>Rethink leadership to make a stronger impact</li> <li>Take bold action to change the status quo</li> <li>Marry strategic and innovation leadership into a force for real change</li> <li>Stop making the same mistakes and start forging a new path forward</li> </ul> <p>From the heads of state on down, all levels of leadership are experiencing a rapid loss of trust and confidence -- and the glaring absence of results that follows. Unethical business practices are costing more than five per cent of the global GDP every year; citizens around the world have lost faith in the public and private sectors; only 13% of employees are engaged at work -- clearly, there is a severe lack of effective leadership. <i>Leadership Results</i> provides a practical way forward through this global quagmire, with a clear, actionable model for leadership that <i>works</i>.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>'<i>Leadership Results</i> is a must-read for anyone wanting to take their self-leadership, and the leadership capacity of their organization, to the next level.'<br> --<b>Marshall Goldsmith</b>, bestselling author of <i>TRIGGERS</i> <p>'Turning uncertainty to deeper understanding and ambiguity to agility are two big challenges of leadership today. Sebastian's book, <i>Leadership Results, </i> gives you the profound and pragmatic tools to meet these challenges.'<br> <b>-- Kevin Cashman, </b> Korn Ferry, CEO & Executive Development, bestselling author of <i>Leadership from the Inside Out</i> and<i> The Pause Principle</i> <p>'Sebastian Salicru has written a delightful book, full of inspiration and practical advice. He appreciates that you can't be a leader without any followers, and properly asserts that the heart of leadership is the relationship between those who lead and those who would willingly follow. I loved the examples and stories, which make the book come alive, and valued the well-documented research to support his insights.'<br> <b>-- Barry Z. Posner, PhD, </b> Professor of Leadership, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University, and co-author of <i>The Leadership Challenge</i> <p><b>Leadership at all levels is broken. How do we fix it?</b> <p>In a world where leaders are more likely to create distrust, doubt and dissent rather than confidence and engagement, <i>Leadership Results</i> puts an end to the cycle of failure and provides a roadmap for real and extraordinary leadership. <p>Business psychologist Sebastian Salicru integrates research, experience and creative storytelling to offer a fresh perspective on leadership and leadership development that <i>actually</i> makes a difference and delivers breakthrough results. The outcome is a practical, predictive model that builds the capabilities for achieving real leadership results. Learn how to: <ul> <li>apply or implement the practices to develop organisation-wide leadership capability</li> <li>develop self-engagement and achieve self-mastery and self-leadership</li> <li>design and deliver effective leadership development programs</li> <li>see through the most pervasive myths of leadership.</li> </ul> <p>The world is undergoing an unprecedented leadership crisis; <i>Leadership Results</i> offers a path out of the mire and into a new era of real, authentic, effective leaders.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>SEBASTIAN SALICRU</b> is a thought leader who regularly presents at national and international conferences and industry events on the latest developments on leadership. He is the founder and principal consultant at PTS Consultants and works with executives and organisations around the world to help them deliver exceptional results.

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