Extraordinary Leadership in Australia and New Zealand

Jim, Barry and Michael have produced a truly enjoyable read in an Australasian context. Through a wealth of real-world examples and thorough research, they identify universal leadership practices that will be of value to all managers, from CEO to the front line, who want to take on new challenges or refresh their approach to achieve more. --Josh Bayliss, CEO, Virgin Group (Worldwide) This book is important and reminds us that leaders need to bring out the best of themselves to bring out the best in others. Too often leaders forget the real purpose of leadership and get lost in the details and data. The authors succinctly show the way for leaders to get extraordinary things done in Australasia. --Luke Sayers, CEO, PwC Australia and Vice Chairman, PwC Asia CREATE A GREAT WORKPLACE AND AN ENERGISED TEAM Extraordinary Leadership in Australia and New Zealand describes The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership(R), giving you a data-driven framework for bringing out the best in your team. You'll learn how you can make a difference, regardless of your place in the organisation. Drawn from empirical data of over 75000 Australian and New Zealand workers, this book shows how great leadership works here and in 28 countries around the world, with case studies and interviews that illustrate the Five Practices in action. This is your personal guidebook to becoming the leader you've always wanted to be: boost credibility by modelling shared values articulate a common purpose and communicate your vision absorb lessons from past experiences enable your team to do great work recognise, reward, and build a spirit of community. Extraordinary Leadership in Australia and New Zealand provides an action plan for improving your team and organisation.