Humanity's Edge : How Self-Leadership and Accountability Build High-Performing Teams in the Age of AI.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Solanki, Baiju.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Leadership.

Teams in the workplace.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (211 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Newark : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2026.

Summary:

Presents a transformative approach to leadership from award-winning psychologist, businessman, and global speaker Baiju Solanki Leadership doesn't have to be complicated--and Baiju Solanki has spent his career proving just that.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Foreword

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Creating an Accountability Culture

PART I Simplifying Leadership

Chapter 1 Self-Leadership

Breaking Free of a Victim Mindset

The Power of Curiosity

Communicate to Find Common Ground

The Benefits of Strengthening Your Self-Leadership

Becoming a Magnet

Take Control of Your Life

Know Who You Want to Be

Activity: Your Self-Leadership Audit

AI Leadership Coach Prompts

Chapter 2 Humanity's Edge in Leadership

How to Tell When You're in a Human-First Culture

Human-First Leaders Ask Great Questions

Human-First Leaders Are Selfish

How to Be Selfish in a Human-First Way

Delegate to Lift Everyone Up

Managing Capacity

We're Humans First, Workers Second

Activity: Becoming a Human-First Leader

AI Human-First Advisor Prompts

Chapter 3 The New World of Responsibility

Technology: The Great Enabler

Living in a World of Ultimate Freedom

Contrasting Accountability and Responsibility

Accountability Is a Two-Way Process

What Blocks Taking Action?

Creating a Healthy Culture of Accountability

Keep It Simple

Activity: Navigating Ultimate Freedom

AI Future-of-Work Strategist Prompts

PART II The Fundamental Principles of Accountability

Chapter 4 Clarity

Clarity Leads to Motivation

Establishing Clarity You Can Act On

Clarifying Your What and Why

Clarity of When - Timescales and Deadlines

Clarity of Vision - What Are We Trying to Achieve?

Clarity of Mission - Will This Make the Boat Go Faster?

Building Good Habits That Encourage Efficiency

Clarity of Values - Integrity

The Be-Do-Have Model

The Results of Increased Clarity

Activity: Will It Make the Boat Go Faster?

AI Clarity Consultant Prompts

Chapter 5 Communication

Clean Communication.

Tactical Communication Versus Strategic Communication

Tactical Communication

Judgemental and Emotional Language

Describing Feelings, Not Attacking with Them

Leading by Example

Reframing Questions

Strategic Communication

Clarifying Intent

Your Role as a Team Leader

The Value of Micro Goals

Activity: Clean Communication Audit

AI Communication Coach Prompts

Chapter 6 Culture

Defining 'Culture'

Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts: Team Management

A Culture You Can 'Buy Into'

Aligning Values

Focus on Positive Feedback Over Negative

Establishing Clear Expectations and Standards

Facilitating Accountability and Building Momentum

Self-Sustaining Accountability

Activity: Culture Architecture

AI Culture Architect Prompts

PART III Building a Culture Where Humanity Elevates Accountability

Chapter 7 The Four Approaches of Accountability

Task-Focused Accountability

Goal-Focused Accountability

Psychological Approaches to Accountability

Potential-Focused Accountability

Genius-Focused Accountability

Empowering Your Team

Activity: Accountability Style Mapping

AI Accountability Analyst Prompts

Chapter 8 Personal Accountability - Taking Responsibility as a Leader

The Role of Leader Versus the Role of Manager

Holding a Leadership Mindset Versus a Management Mindset

What Exactly Is Success?

Humanity's Edge: Accountability and Communication

Actions You Can Take

How Long Does This Process Take?

Activity: Leading by Example

AI Personal Accountability Mentor Prompts

Chapter 9 Facilitating Accountability with Others

Get the Right Individuals on Your Team

Understand Their Expectations

Understanding Their Motivations and Desires

Understanding What You Want from the Individual

Benefits of Facilitating Accountability.

Activity: Accountability Facilitation Toolkit

AI Team Accountability Facilitator Prompts

PART IV Generating Momentum

Chapter 10 Maintaining Accountability

Culture, Clarity and Purpose: Key Ingredients for Maintaining Accountability

Leaders, It's Time to Step Up

Check-In Sheets and Gantt Charts

Feedback Loops

The Signs of a Great Leader

Essential Leadership Habits

The Freedom Formula: The Paradox of Freedom

What Does Maintaining Accountability Look Like?

Reaching the Zone of Genius

Activity: Momentum Systems Design

AI Momentum Strategist Prompts

Chapter 11 Overcoming Accountability Challenges

Adaptability Is Key

Know the Person Behind the Role

Learn What's Behind Resistance

Is the Change Necessary?

Respect Your Team

Riding the Waves of Resistance

There Is No Failure, Only Learning

Activity: Challenge Navigation Playbook

AI Challenge Resolution Expert Prompts

Chapter 12 Getting Support

It's Time to Unlearn. . .

Finding Your Flow

Recognising When You're Entering the Danger Zone

Personal Responsibility: The Secret Sauce for Accountability

Who's Challenging You?

Finding the Right Coach for Your Team

Knowing When to Seek External Support

Activity: Support Ecosystem Mapping

AI Support System Architect Prompts

Conclusion

About the Author

Index

EULA.

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ISBN:

1-394-41647-4

1-394-41648-2

9781394416479

OCLC:

1581804238