LEADERSHIP WISDOM

BY ROBIN SHARMA
ABOUT THE AUTHOR






Robin Sharma is one of the worlds premier thinkers on leadership,
personal growth and life management.
He is the globally celebrated author of 15 international bestselling
books on leadership.

He has to his credit many international bestsellers like The
Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, The Greatness Guide, The Leader
Who Had No Title to name a few.
His work has been published in over 62 countries and in nearly
75 languages, making him one of the most widely read authors
in the world.
Robin Sharma is a former litigation lawyer who holds two law
degrees.
The quest for self improvement made him one of the most in-
demand speakers in the world.
ABOUT THE BOOK
The book tells the tale of an extraordinary leader who turned
the fate of an organization by following some simple leadership
rituals.
The two main protagonists in the story are Peter Franklin, the
CEO of GlobalView Software Solutions and Julian Mantle, a
former associate of Peter who guides him on how to steer his
company out of potential crisis.
The initial few chapters of the book set the context to a
scenario where Peter is worried about the future of his
company which had received phenomenal growth in the last
decade but is now crippling by dwindling employee morale and
productivity.


On the other hand, Julian, who was once a famous lawyer, has
recently returned from a life altering journey of self discovery
from the Himalayas.
Peter is portrayed as a sharp, intelligent man who is excellent
in his work but cursed with less than impressive leadership
and people management skills.
The leadership wisdom in this book is imparted as lessons to
Peter by Julian in the form of eight principles.
LINK PAY-CHECK TO
PURPOSE: THE RITUAL OF
COMPELLING FUTURE FOCUS

The ultimate task of the visionary leader is to dignify and honor
the lives of those he leads by allowing them to manifest their
highest potential through the work they do.
A leader should get his people excited about a compelling
cause that contributes to the lives of others.
He can motivate his people to put their heart and soul into the
work they do if he can instill in them the passion for the work
itself.
Purpose is the most powerful motivator in the world.


MANAGE BY MIND, LEAD BY
HEART: THE RITUAL OF
HUMAN RELATIONS
Visionary leaders do not set goals for short term profit
achievements but instead focus on building long term
intangible assets like strong relationships based on trust and
respect.
When you enrich the relationship, you enhance the leadership.
A leader must truly empathize and connect with his people.
He must intentionally invest himself in listening to his
employees.

The author suggests four simple rules to discipline oneself to
build true relationship keeping promises, listening
aggressively, being consistently compassionate and telling the
truth.
A leader who inculcates these habits is viewed as trustworthy,
honest and thoughtful.


REWARD ROUTINELY,
RECOGNIZE RELENTLESSLY:
THE RITUAL OF TEAM UTILITY
Great leaders are great teachers and coaches.
A leader must be fiercely committed to helping his people
achieve higher standards of performance.
He should find employees who are performing well and when
he does, he should let the reward and recognition flow freely.
While it is important to recognize and reward positive actions,
it is crucial to keep in mind not to instill fear of penalty or
punishment for making mistakes.

Visionary leaders make work environment risk free.
They give their people the freedom to fall and by doing
so, they ultimately succeed.
The work atmosphere should represent an environment
of freedom to perform and excel.
SURRENDER TO CHANGE: THE
RITUAL OF ADAPTIBILTY AND
CHANGE MANAGEMNET
To master change, develop the discipline of managing the
unexpected. In turbulent times, he who learns most wins.
Not only must a leader bravely embrace the notion that in
change lies opportunity, he must inspire his people to feel the
same way.
A leader must drive his people to higher levels of intellectual
sharpness and agility so that they are able to thrive even in
changing and complex situations.
The best antidote to the fear that change evokes is knowledge.
FOCUS ON THE WORTHY: THE
RITUAL OF PERSONAL
EFFECTIVENESS
The art of getting things done lies in knowing what needs to
remain undone.
The secret of personal effectiveness is concentration of
purpose.
Switch from being busy to achieving results.
Revisit your future vision, align it with your goals, disintegrate
your goals into smaller targets or milestones, schedule and
prioritize these milestones and thus delegate them effectively
and keep track of the milestones achieved.
LEADER LEAD THYSELF: THE
RITUAL OF SELF LEADERSHIP
All leadership begins within. By improving, refining and
defining who we are, we see the world from the highest, most
enlightened perspective.
Anything less than a commitment to peak personal
performance is an unconscious commitment to weak personal
performance.
Inculcate the habit of reading, and constantly expanding your
knowledge and thus your wisdom.
Never settle for mediocrity when you can attain mastery.
SEE WHAT ALL SEE, THINK
WHAT NONE THINK: THE
RITUAL OF CREATIVITY AND
INNOVATION
The most important task of a visionary leader is to unlock the
natural state of creativity that sleeps within the minds of every
one of his people.
He must help his employees to think smarter and inspire them
to explore new pathways of thought.
One of his highest priorities is to create a workplace that
rewards curiosity and recognizes new ideas.


To make room for creative new ideas, one has to first shed the
shackles of outdated ways of thinking and develop smarter
ways of doing things.
One of the surest ways to sprout new ideas is to encourage
people to be inquisitive and ask a lot of questions.

LINK LEADERSHIP TO
LEGACY: THE RITUAL OF
CONTRIBUTION AND
SIGNIFICANCE
The last ritual of a visionary leader is to understand that he has
a role to play in the larger scheme of life and that he can make
a difference to society.
The greatest irony of leadership is that the more you give, the
more you get. And when all is said and done, the highest and
most enduring gift that you will ever be able to give is the gift of
what you left behind
As a leader try to think of the footprints your action will leave
behind.
Leadership greatness comes by beginning something that
does not end with you.
Do actions in the present that focus on a better future for all.

CRITICAL EVALUATION
The author conveys his ideas simply yet profoundly and leaves
a definite positive impression in the mind of the readers.
His language and style of writing resonates well with the
current generation of young, vibrant and ambitious
professionals who are unrelenting in their pursuit of success.
The book is a goldmine of wisdom and common sense that will
help any businessperson lead and live more effectively.
The 8 lessons are immensely practical that leaders, managers
and entrepreneurs can immediately apply to boost morale,
liberate loyalty and send productivity soaring.
This book will move you deeply and inspire you to become the
kind of leader who touches lives, adds true value to the world
and leaves a legacy that lasts.
Leadership Wisdom is a unique treasure of a book that will
awaken the fullness of your leadership potential, and deeply
enrich the quality of your professional as well as your personal
life.



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