On course : become a great leader and soar / Ken Pasch ; foreword by Brig. General (ret) Peter Bellisario.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pasch, Ken, author.

Contributor:

Bellisario, Peter, writer of foreword.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Leadership.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxiii, 222 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, New York : Morgan James Publishing, [2018]

Summary:

A practical, step-by-step guide to being more honest and how it can empower you and improve your everyday life and career. Can being honest really change your life forever? Kelly Davies thinks so. From telling yourself the truth about how much you weigh to how you really feel about your spouse, Kelly says the little lies you are constantly telling yourself are keeping you in a subconscious state of unworthiness. These lies are keeping you from fully committing to the action that can make your real dreams come true! In this book, you'll discover: · One girl: The Naked Executive. A girl that chose to tell people the truth about how she really felt and watched her entire life change before her very eyes. · Four steps to get naked: By acknowledging the truth, handling the emotions, apologizing in advance, and then accepting the change in your relationships, you can tell anyone the truth about anything-including your mother. · Ten lessons learned while getting naked: Getting naked is a process, and these ten important lessons create a safe place for you to admit you are not perfect, your life is not perfect, and you're tired of pretending that everything's ok-when it's not. By getting naked, we find truth and freedom, which can change your life forever. When you're naked there are no more dead end relationships, no more struggles with the would have's and could have's, finally empowering you to live the life you were meant to live.

Contents:

Intro

Title

Copyright

Contents

Foreword

Preface

How I Was Drawn to My Great Leaders Vision

Next Step: Hospital Administrator

Helping Good People Become Great Leaders

Introduction

What Can You Expect from On Course?

What Does It Take to Become an ACE?

Chapter 1: Off Course

What are the 5 Key Questions?

The Importance of Leaders Getting Back On Course

Leadership versus Management

Past and Present

Complexity and Sacrifice

Sacrifices for Freedom

Chapter 2: Disengagement and Distractions

Two-Edged Sword

The Void

The Danger of Disengagement

Different Generations Different Perspectives

Chapter 3: "The Boss" - About Leaders

A Reality Check About Leaders

Definitions of a Leader

The Peter Principle

Historical Examples of Leadership

Wish Fulfillment: Left Hand, Right Hand Concept

Abundance vs. Scarcity Mentality

Become an ACE

Chapter 4: The Framework of the KiVisions Leader Development Process

Myths of Leadership

9 Phases in the Helping True Leaders Soar to Greatness Series©

The Gyroscope System

Chapter 5: Envisioning the Destination

Vision Test

Consistency of Vision/Mission/Actions

Your Value Proposition

KiVisions Value Proposition

Discerning Your Personal Value Proposition

Connection with ACE

Chapter 6: Achieving the Vision-7 Steps

Step 1. Establish a Mission Plan.

Step 2. Press-to-Test Your Plan.

Step 3. Execute the Plan.

Step 4. Periodically Measure Progress.

Step 5. Reflect and Decide on Necessary Action

Step 6. Take Necessary Action

Step 7. Revisit Steps 1-6 Repeatedly

Chapter 7: Balancing Forces in the Successful Ventures in Human Dynamics Model

Lift and Thrust: The Forces Necessary to Get Off the Ground and Climb

Drag and Weight: Forces that Hold Us Back and Keep Us Down

External Conditions.

Tactical Uses - Five Common Employee Concerns

A Macro Perspective

Chapter 8: The 5 Prime Values

Origin of the 5 Prime Values

Prime Value #1: Love

Prime Value #2: Learn, Continuously

Prime Value #3: Live

Prime Value #4: Laugh and Celebrate Life!

Prime Value #5: Leave a Legendary Legacy

Chapter 9: The Foundation for Success

5 Pillars of the Foundation for Success

A Proactive Approach: RAVOlUtion

Conclusion: Setting the Stage for Your Future

Making a Difference

Afterword

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Appendices

Appendix A: The KiVisions Leader Development Process

Appendix B: Table of Qualities and Clarifying Questions for Leader Categories

Appendix C: Glossary of Terms

Appendix D: On Course Library

Appendix E: Ideas to Improve the U.S. Political System

Appendix F: Joe Tye, Values Coach, Inc., Bill of Responsibilities

Endnotes.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781683505143

168350514X