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The Hope-Driven Leader

Harness the Power of Positivity at Work

Libby Gill author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Diversion Books

Published:26th Apr '18

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In big concept book The Hope-Driven Leader, executive coach and consultant Libby Gill explores the science of hope theory, a fast-growing field of study which is showing how the right combination of belief and behavior can yield incredible, even miraculous results, and can be applied to work and life. Perfect for fans of Simon Sinek's Start With Why and Angela Duckworth's Grit.The business and self-help shelves may be overflowing with success books, but author Libby Gill has found a totally fresh perspective on the topic of leadership: hope.

"Libby Gill offers us a roadmap to be positive and hopeful for the future. This is a must-read for those of us ready to embrace true hope!" —Marshall Goldsmith, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Triggers

Zeroing in on what she sees as the defining issue of creating a more purposeful and productive workplace, Gill explains the science of hope theory, which is "the interconnection between beliefs and behaviors," and explores how it can shift mindsets from siloed to collaborative and productivity levels from sluggish to robust.

The Hope-Driven Leader is not about feel-good theory or loaded with dry data. It's an accessible, multi-step action guide informed by the thousands of people Gill has coached in both the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds around the globe. It includes skill-building lessons based on research and illustrated by personal stories and case studies such as:

• Enhancing leadership skills
• Crafting a personal brand
• Becoming an influencer
• Managing global teams
• Navigating high-impact conversations
• Handling challenges specific to women leaders
• And much more

Whether you are a rising star or a seasoned leader in your own business, a corporation, or your community, The Hope-Driven Leader offers you a roadmap for instilling those positive beliefs and behaviors into the core of your being and the culture of your workplace. Let the journey begin!

“This is your action guide to smarter leadership, more effective teams, and bigger, better, faster results. Smart, generous, and impactful. Buy a copy for everyone on your team.” —David Newman, CSP, author of Do It! Marketing

"Libby Gill offers us a roadmap to be positive and hopeful for the future. This is a must-read for those of us ready to embrace true hope!" —Marshall Goldsmith, Author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Triggers

"To be intentional about creating a culture of hope is a powerful driver of performance and results...This is much more than a feel-good book about hope. It’s a 'how-to' book about putting hope to work in our businesses and in our lives.” —Joe Calloway, author, Be The Best At What Matters Most

"Having HOPE is something we all struggle with at some point in our lives. It’s comforting to know that others have fought this same battle and have come out the other side, happier, healthier and yes, more hopeful. This is a book for anyone who dreams big, cares for others as well as themselves and who fearlessly tackles each day as it comes." —Tracey Noonan, CEO & Co-Founder of Wicked Good Cupcakes, Inc.

"Libby Gill has done it again, though we should hardly be surprised. She’s an amazing mentor and teacher, as well as a practitioner! In this book, she shows us why the concept of hope is significantly different from what most think it is, and how we can utilize it correctly, strategically, and methodically in order to become the best leader we can be and add exceptional value to the lives of everyone we touch!" —Bob Burg, co-author of The Go-Giver and The Go-Giver Influencer

"In The Hope-Driven Leader, Libby Gill expertly guides readers through actionable steps and exercises to bring hope into their lives and the lives of others. Whether you are a business leader, a community leader, or simply want to foster hope within your own family, The Hope-Driven Leader is a must-read." —Louis Efron, Forbes and HuffPost contributor and author of Purpose Meets Execution and How to Find a Job, Career and Life You Love

"This is your action guide to smarter leadership, more effective teams, and bigger, better, faster results. Smart, generous, and impactful. Buy a copy for everyone on your team." —David Newman, CSP, author of Do It! Marketing

“Are you feeding or starving hope in your organization? That’s the wonderful question that Libby Gill asks and answers in The Hope-Driven Leader. Far from being an abstract concept, she lays out a strategic path for developing a hopeful and hard-working culture where employees are inspired to overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and own their future.” —Stephen M. R. Covey, New York Times and # 1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Speed of Trust and coauthor of Smart Trust

“Libby Gill’s The Hope-Driven Leader is inspiring but also practical. She sparks the reader to find hope, but the book goes beyond just inspiring and shows leaders how to take real action. Using hope to shift mindsets and drive a more productive workplace is a refreshing perspective that many leaders could benefit from reading.” —Marnie Black, Executive Vice President, Public Relations, AMC & SundanceTV

“Libby Gill’s theory of hope is the imagined "yellow brick road" to a personally and professionally fulfilled life…and the guidance to find your path…even if you aren't Dorothy!" —Susan Q. Gallin, Broadway Producer of hit plays including Pulitzer Prize-winning Angels in America, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, and The Heidi Chronicles

"Every tribe deserves a leader who inspires its members with hope. At the WD-40 Company, our main purpose is to create positive, lasting memories even as we build a better future. In her new book, Libby Gill gives practical advice on how to advance your organization using hope as an essential tool in your kit. When you begin with hope—for your customers and tribe members alike—your future becomes expansive with new perspectives and fresh possibilities.” —Garry Ridge, CEO, WD-40 Company, author, Helping People Win At Work: A Business Philosophy Called “Don’t Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A" with Ken Blanchard

"Hope. That ethereal and ever-elusive component we seek. Libby Gill’s The Hope-Driven Leader guides the reader through the maze and to that place where hope dwells. The Hope-Driven Leader is a guide for all leaders, may they lead at work, at home, or at heart." —Catherine Carr, Humanitarian, Doctors Without Borders

“The leader that inspires hope in others holds the keys to creating sustainable excellence in today’s rapidly and dramatically changing world. In The Hope-Driven Leader, Libby Gill shows step by step how to harness the power of positivity at work. Don’t miss this opportunity to get the jump on the competition.” —Dr. Jeff Spencer, Former Olympic Cyclist and Creator of the Goal Achievement Roadmap

ISBN: 9781635763751

Dimensions: unknown

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252 pages