Managerial Leadership

by Peter Topping

Managerial competence is important in laying the foundation for a successful career, but demonstrated leadership skills are necessary to propel you up the organizational ladder. Managerial Leadership explains how to simultaneously achieve both, successfully managing projects and activities while at the same time effectively leading people.Based in part on Dr. Peter Topping’s experience as managing director of the Goizueta Institute for Corporate Learning and Research, a cross-disciplinary think tank created to advance the cause of leaders and leadership, this challenging and illuminating book provides:A proven, four-tiered approach to becoming a more effective leaderTools for developing coaching, teaching, and mentoring skillsMethods for determining­­and strengthening­­effective leadership behaviorsWhile it may be true that managers facilitate while leaders initiate, both skills remain valuable in today’s workplace. Let Managerial Leadership show you how to combine management and leade