Andrew Leigh is the co-founder of Maynard Leigh. Before this he worked as a senior manager in both the public and the private sectors. He has spent several years as a features writer for The Observer and an established author.Michael Maynard is also a co-founder of Maynard Leigh. Michael now runs business and management courses internationally, specialising in leadership and creativity, teams and communication skills.

Perfect Leader shows clearly how everybody can learn to exercise leadership. Are leaders born or made? The book is comprehensive yet concise and to the point. It is written in clear language and is designed to be of immediate, practical benefit to readers. It explains exactly what it takes to be a leader by identifying and examining the seven 'I's of leadership: Insight --Initiative --Inspiration --Involvement --Improvisation --Individuality --Implementation. Toda...

Mind Maps at Work takes a fresh and exuberant look at how Mind Maps can keep you one step ahead of your colleagues at work. Full of practical tips, exercises and inspiring casestudies of people from all career backgrounds, it will help you unlock your reservoirs of creativity and find the fulfilment at work you know you deserve.Tony Buzan is the world-renowned inventor of Mind Maps who has helped hundreds of highly successful international businesses and organisations. In this insp...

Developing leadership skills is essential if you want to clamber upthe career ladder. Whether you're trying to motivate and inspire yourimmediate team or manage your boss(es), this is the book for you.Packed with advice on how to build your influence positively, Lead others effectively will help you to realise your ambitions.Chapters include:Leading people in difficult timesManaging change

Of all the working relationships you have with colleagues, the one with your boss is probably the most important. It can make the difference between looking forward to going to work in the morning, and actively dreading it.Whether you already have a good relationship that you want to build on or a fraught one that you want to improve, this book can help. It offers practical and effective advice on how to survive personality clashes, delegate upwards, develop your influencin...

Shortlisted for the CMI Management Book of the Year 2011, Practical Manager CategoryA Leaders Guide to Influence will show you how to step up your people skills and improve working relationships so you can get the business results you want.Combing the hugely popular areas of influence and leadership, this book will show you how to step up your interpersonal effectiveness by learning how to work more successfully with those around you, be they peop...

Illustrates how managers can inspire individuals or teams to develop. Sets out guidelines on how to reduce negativity, boost positive feelings and foster enthusiasm and involvement.

Created especially for the Australian customer!Improve your leadership skills and bring out the best in the people you leadPeople may join organisations, but they stay because of good leaders. Find out how inspiring and bringing out the best in the people you lead helps you fulfil your organisation's visions and key priorities. Leadership For Dummies, Australian and New Zealand Edition, quickly gets you up to speed on the ...

Many people want to gain trust or support in business and throughout life, but the true skill is doing so in a charming fashion! Whether you're convincing the boss about your much-deserved promotion or a busy restaurateur to offer a better table, the ability to influence those around you can help improve and increase your successes.Increase Your Influence In a Day For Dummies is a cut-down version of Persuasion & Influence For Dummies. It covers:...

Discover how to become an effective strategic thinkerSome people seem to achieve the best results, again and again. Is it luck? Or is it strategy?How to Think Strategically equips you with the skills you need to make the best decisions and develop a powerful strategic mindset.This hands-on guide tackles both the thinking and the doing, helping you develop a robust strategic plan. It offers a six-step framework that addresses key questions, including:

James McGrath worked as an accountant and senior manager in industry, local government and as a self-employed management consultant before becoming Course Director for the MA in Education and Professional Development at the City of Birmingham University.Dr. Bob Bates worked in the Civil Service for many years as a senior manager before becoming a Senior Lecturer at Birmingham City University in 1997. Throughout his career he has worked extensively ...

This book is your essential guide to the theory and practice of leadership. Whatever your level in an organisation, this is your practical handbook for getting to the top and staying there.Anyone can learn to be a great leader. And everyone can learn to lead better. This book will show you how.Its clear focus on practical, straightforward advice and guidance, delivered with refreshing honesty and humour, and with a relentless focus on the practical skills of leadership, wil...