Leading with GRIT : inspiring action and accountability with generosity, respect, integrity, and truth / Laurie Sudbrink.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

CONTENTS
PREFACE --
WITH GRATITUDE --
INTRODUCTION --
CHAPTER ONE
Freedom to Choose --
The Choice is Yours --
GRIT(R) Self-Awareness Assessment --
PART I GRIT(R) The Foundation
CHAPTER TWO
Truth The Core --
Out of Touch --
Where Does Our Truth Come From? --
Becoming Aware --
Prevent Ego from Interfering --
There Are Many Paths to Find Your Truth --
Look Objectively --
It s Your Choice --
Change Your Story --
What Do You Want in Life? --
Change Your Thoughts --
The Impact of Truth --
What SHIFT Will You Make? --
CHAPTER THREE
Integrity Aligning to Your Truth --
Awareness, Intent, Attention --
Your Actions Influence Others --
Time Can Be On Your Side --
Choices That Keep Us Whole --
Competing Priorities --
Accountability Is an Act of Integrity --
It s Not about Being Perfect --
Truth + Integrity = Trust --
Why Do People Lie? --
What SHIFT Will You Make? --
CHAPTER FOUR
Respect It s a Two-Way Street --
Be Selfish --
Consider Others --
Ego in Disguise --
What Information Are You Filling In? --
Remain Open --
Respect Other People s Choices --
Accept It, and Let It Go! --
Believe in Your People --
You Can t Demand Respect --
Bumps in the Road --
Respect Your Journey --
What SHIFT Will You Make? --
CHAPTER FIVE
Generosity The More You Give, the More You Get --
Pay It Forward --
Let It Flow --
Overly Generous -
Finding Purpose --
Generosity at Work --
And Now, the Rest of the Story --
What SHIFT Will You Make? --
CHAPTER SIX
The Key to Efficient Change --
Overcoming Obstacles --
The Five Steps of Change --
What SHIFT Will You Make? --
PART II Communicating with GRIT(R)
CHAPTER SEVEN
Can You Hear Me Now? --
Barriers --
It Takes More Than Your Ears --
Understand the Why --
Empathy --
Choose When to Listen --
What SHIFT Will You Make? --
CHAPTER EIGHT
What Message Are You Sending? --
Speak Their DiSC(R) Language --
Actions Speak Louder Than Words --
Choose Your Words Wisely --
What s Missing with E-messages --
Communicate with Confidence --
Inspire with Your Message --
Is Sarcasm Your Scapegoat --
The Illusion of Fear --
Respect People s Time --
Safe Communication Use a Filter --
Structure Your Message --
Public Speaking: It s Not about You --
Share Your Message with the World --
What SHIFT Will You Make? --
CHAPTER NINE
Just Say It! --
Say It to Help Others --
Make Waves --
Empower Team Communication --
Just Say NO! --
Just Ask --
What SHIFT Will You Make? --
PART III Your Impact
CHAPTER TEN
The Ripple Effect --
Your Ripple --
It Starts with You --
The Value of Connecting --
Learn from the Chameleon --
Know the Skills You Need --
Building the Team --
Nobody Wins Unless You Delegate --
Attitude Is Everything --
Invest in People --
Preventing a Tidal Wave --
What SHIFT Will You Make? --
CHAPTER ELEVEN
Keeping on Track --
Leaders Set the Direction --
Know the Where and the Why --
Use Meetings to Keep on Track --
Creating a Culture of Feedback and Recognition --
You Need Feedback Too --
Complaints Aren t Always Bad --
Get Them Off the Tracks! --
What SHIFT Will You Make? --
CHAPTER TWELVE
Enjoy the Journey --
No Need to Worry --
Reap Your Crop --
Unsung Heroes --
What SHIFT Will You Make?

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