The Visionary Leader
How to Inspire Success from the Top Down
By: Susan Bagyura
Published: July 31, 2009
Format: Hardcover, 304 pages
ISBN-13: 9781599300948
ISBN-10: 159930094X
Publisher: LifeSuccess Publishing
"Many people have the instincts to be a leader, but they lack the knowledge that can make the difference between a good leader and a great leader", writes executive leadership coach and LifeSuccess consultant Susan Bagyura, in her inspirational and comprehensive guide to achieving excellence in leadership The Visionary Leader: How to Inspire Success from the Top Down. The author shares her wisdom and practical advice for both experienced leaders, and those new to leadership, to become great leaders who inspire others to success.
Susan Bagyura places emphasis on the importance of the individual to leadership. A person unable to exercise self control and personal discipline will be unable to lead and inspire others. For Susan Bagyura, when people are able to lead themselves, they bring out the greatness in others, while creating more leaders within the organization. The author provides the tool box, for transforming ordinary leaders into exceptional leaders, that is both easy to understand but is also readily applicable for any potential leader. The book is a treasure trove of ideas and practical techniques, to sharpen existing leadership skills, or to develop latent leadership potential for the future. The author provides many examples of different but effective leadership styles that can be adapted to suit the personality of the individual.
Susan Bagyura (photo left) recognizes the value of clarity of vision and achievable goals for a leader. At the the same time, the author points out that simply having vision or goals is not sufficient for successful leadership. Susan Bagyura points out that the vision must be communicated effectively to the leader's followers and to the entire organization, so the message becomes crystal clear for everyone. To this end, the book contains critical sections on improving communications and listening skills for leaders. For the author, goals are of little value if they are not achievable. Susan Bagyura shares insights for better goal setting, and for reaching even very lofty goals successfully.
For me, the power of the book is how Susan Bagyura articulates her transformational concepts for enhancing existing leadership abilities, and for developing fresh and dynamic new leaders for the future. The author covers all aspects of leadership, starting with the focus on the individual, and self management. Guiding the reader through effective but diverse leadership styles, while developing a strong personal image and clear communication skills, the author builds a firm foundation for individual leaders. With the basic concepts in place, Susan Bagyura shares secrets for formulating and conveying a vision and a mission for the leader, the followers, and the organization in general. The author them moves along to creative thinking, innovation, and decisive action that sets a leader apart from the average leader.
I highly recommend the essential and must read book The Visionary Leader: How to Inspire Success from the Top Down by Susan Bagyura, to anyone seeking a complete guide to developing great leaders. The book combines both theory and practical applications effectively, and in an entertaining style that encourages reading and studying the material over and over again.
Read the concise and game changing book The Visionary Leader: How to Inspire Success from the Top Down by Susan Bagyura, and discover how to take the step from ordinary leadership to a level of greatness reached by only a select few. This book will help any leader, whether a seasoned executive or someone just beginning a career path toward future leadership positions.
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