Strategic Leadership: Skills and Behaviours for the 21st Century
About this audiobook
This book by Dr. Samuel James is a comprehensive guide on strategic leadership, highlighting essential skills and behaviors necessary for effective leadership in the 21st century.
This book offer actionable insights and practical advice on developing strategic leadership skills, backed by Dr. Samuel James' extensive experience and academic credentials. It will serve as a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their leadership capabilities in a rapidly changing world.
TOPICS COVERED
Brief introduction to strategic leadership and its importance in the 21st century.
Introduction to Dr. Samuel James and his credentials.
What is Strategic Leadership?
Definition and overview of strategic leadership.
Importance of strategic leadership in modern organizations.
Essential Skills for Strategic Leaders
Anticipate: The ability to foresee and prepare for future challenges.
Challenge: Encouraging a culture of inquiry and critical thinking.
Interpret: Making sense of complex information and data.
Decide: Effective decision-making processes.
Align: Building alignment within the organization.
Learn: Promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Behaviors of Effective Strategic Leaders
Vision: Crafting and communicating a clear vision.
Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and managing emotions.
Communication: Effective communication strategies.
Empathy: Understanding and addressing the needs of team members.
Open-mindedness: Being receptive to new ideas and perspectives.
Passion and Purpose: Leading with passion and a sense of purpose.
How to Develop Strategic Leadership Skills
Delegate: Empowering team members by delegating responsibilities.
Embrace Transparency: Fostering an open and transparent work environment.
Encourage Innovation: Promoting creativity and innovation within the team.
Teach Failure as a Learning Mechanism: Using failures as opportunities for growth.
Encourage Interdepartmental Collaboration: Breaking down silos and promoting teamwork.
Provide Opportunities for Experiential Learning: Offering hands-on learning experiences.
Hire Potential: Focusing on potential rather than just experience.
Self-Reflect: Encouraging self-reflection and continuous personal development.
Case Studies of Successful Strategic Leaders
Examples of strategic leaders like Oprah Winfrey, Howard Schultz, Jacinda Ardern, and Jeff Bezos.
Analysis of their leadership styles and strategies.
About the author
Dr. Samuel James, an experienced physician and Radiologist, recently graduated with distinction from Deakin University's rigorous MBA program, adding business acumen to his medical expertise. With skills in strategy, analytics, research, leadership, and consulting, Dr. James is ready to take on greater challenges as a healthcare leader.
Dr. James has an impressive array of global education credentials, including medical training in Ukraine, a postgraduate business degree in India, and certificates from Johns Hopkins University and Biola University. He has further expanded his skills with IBM's artificial intelligence course and data science credentials.
Beyond formal education, Dr. James has diverse experience in mental health counseling, teaching, evangelism, and publishing. He has written over 80 books on subjects ranging from philosophy and religion to psychology and practical self-help. His titles provide insightful critiques of Eastern religions and atheism from a Christian perspective.
"I'm always looking to grow through new experiences," said Dr. James. "While medicine is my core focus, I have many other passions I want to develop professionally. The MBA gives me business skills to lead healthcare organizations toward the best possible future."
Samuel James has expanded his catalog with new titles now available in French, German, Italian, and Spanish translations. He has also published additional books in English, cementing his reputation as a leading voice across numerous genres.
"I'm delighted to share my work with more readers globally," said James. "Whether you want to revolutionize your marketing, dive into thrilling true crime, or explore modern Christianity, my latest books have something for everyone."
In "How to Do Growth Hacking," James provides a practical guide to the innovative, tech-driven marketing techniques that have fueled the success of Silicon Valley giants. Outlining proven strategies to rapidly grow customers and sales, he commented: "Growth hacking is the future of marketing. This book shows any business how to leverage these powerful methods."
For true crime aficionados, "Mega Theft: Notorious Embezzlement Crimes of the Modern World" chronicles some of history's biggest white-collar heists, from the Barings Bank fiasco to the Enron outrage.
With "The Gospel of Freedom: Christianity for Generation Z," James examines what the Bible means to younger generations seeking meaning and purpose through faith. He provides a contemporary interpretation that resonates with modern audiences.
James' engaging, accessible writing style, compelling stories, and breadth of expertise have earned him international acclaim. He continues to provide insightful, relevant content on business, culture, and religion.
Under his real name Dr. Samuel Inbaraja, James has now published an astounding 64 titles spanning philosophy, religion, psychology, science, self-help, and more. With so many diverse books, Dr. James has proven himself to be a prolific, versatile author able to clearly explain complex subjects.
Whether analyzing applied philosophy in "Why I Am Not an Atheist," demystifying medical advances, or providing sex therapy techniques, Dr. James' titles showcase his expertise across myriad disciplines. Several books are part of popular ongoing series on science, philosophy, and pleasure.
With glowing reviews and translations in 6 languages, Dr. James' global fanbase continues to grow. He offers something for every reader, cementing his reputation as an insightful author skilled at elucidating even the most complex ideas.
Dr. Samuel Inbaraja S has launched a series of online courses on Udemy, the leading global marketplace for teaching and learning. With over 7,700 students and an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 161 reviews, Dr. Samuel's courses provide an unparalleled learning experience for students around the world.
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