The Leadership Route

A new and inspiring take on leadership from a recognized expert In The Leadership Route: How Different Approaches to Management Can Shape a Leader, Alex Cummins—one of Malaysia's top business trainers—delivers a practical and eye-opening guide to leadership that takes a close look at both “traditional” and “evolved” styles of leadership, including what sets them apart and the benefits that flow from adopting an evolved approach to leading others. From developing a new and resilient mindset to creating a workspace of psychological safety, the author walks you through how to design and implement a workplace environment that your followers truly want to work in. You'll also find: Strategies for directing others, delegating responsibility, and motivating your followers to reach their full potential Ways to have difficult conversations in a way that directly addresses points of conflict without being adversarial Techniques for role modelling the behaviour you hope to see in your employees Perfect for new, aspiring, and seasoned managers seeking to navigate contemporary workplaces and lead effectively in all sorts of environments, The Leadership Route is a must-read guide for working professionals at every level of the corporate hierarchy.

About the Author ix  Acknowledgments xi  Introducing Mango Bank xiii  Introducing Kelly and Sofia xv  Introduction xix  Beliefs 1  Safety 25  Empowerment 47  Directing 59  Delegating 91  Motivating 115  Difficult Conversations 135  Coaching 167  Influence 203  Thinking Big 225  Role Modelling 245  Epilogue 255  Notes 273