What is the foundation of leadership?. When you gaze at a highrise tower, you can only see the visible space above ground. The foundation upon which it rests is largely invisible. But this foundation must be resilient, or the whole building would collapse. Similarly, the foundation of effective leadership is largely invisible. But two behaviors make up this foundation. Building trust is the first behavior. The other is generating what I call “spark.”

Leading at Light Speed© is a new leadership book for anyone and everyone who cares to build high performance organizations that perform at very high levels, as measured by profitability, growth, and customer retention. The trend of this globalized world economy is increasing complexity and accelerating change.  Leading at Light Speed describes in detail ten quantum leaps (specific ways of acting and behaving) that build trust, spark innovation, and create a high-performing organization.

Preface …………………………………………………………………….. vii

Introduction ……………………………………………………………….. xi

Quantum Leap 1: Align the Core Values ……………………………  1

Quantum Leap 2: Sharpen the Focus ……………………………….. 31

Quantum Leap 3: Lead Through Others ……………………………. 54

Quantum Leap 4: Manage Decisions Well …………………………. 80

Quantum Leap 5: Accelerate the Pace of Change ……………… 117

Quantum Leap 6: Stimulate the Creative Process ………………. 150

Quantum Leap 7: Spread Systems Thinking ……………………… 170

Quantum Leap 8: Communicate in 12-D ………………………….. 198

Quantum Leap 9: Start With Yourself …………………………….. 220

Quantum Leap 10: Help People Assume Responsibility ………. 250

About the Author ……………………………………………………….. 279

Index ……………………………………………………………………….. 281

In the book, the ten quantum leaps are fully explained, with examples and action steps to develop these areas within your own organization.

Leading at Light Speed is a step-by-step system detailing how to build a high-performing organization and be an effective leader in a time of accelerating change. It contains surprising tools, tips, and approaches we’ve learned over the past 10 years that helped leaders build the best performing companies in the country and in the world. I am talking about real public, nonprofit, and private organizations. Regardless of what type of corporation or organization you have, you can benefit from the tools inside Leading at Light Speed.

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Written by Eric F. Douglas, the CEO of Leading Resources, Inc – providing business management consultants for leaders and leading organizations. Workshops, tools, and management consulting to help your organization succeed in times of accelerating change.