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Practical Approaches to Leadership Development from 48 Experts

Tuesday, September 28, 2010
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The ASTD Leadership Handbook is an exciting compilation of insights, ideas, and tools that will enable individuals, teams, and organizations to develop their leadership capabilities. This book sets itself apart in a crowded field by emphasizing leadership development and providing practical approaches to this crucial need.

Elaine Biech, the trainer's trainer, edited this substantial - yet practical - collection that contains the wisdom, philosophies, and tools of 48 leadership experts. The ASTD Leadership Handbook presents five major sections: Leadership Competencies, Leadership Development, Attributes of Successful Leaders, Contemporary Leadership Challenge, and a broader view of the leadership discussion.

The list of contributing authors reads like a "Who's Who of Leadership Gurus" and includes such greats as Jim Collins, Len Goodstein, Frances Hesselbein, Jim Kouzes, Cynthia McCauley, Jack Zenger, and many more. The accompanying website provides a wealth of more than 30 ready-to-apply tools like John Kotter's eight-step process for managing change, Ken Blanchard's ethics check, and Marshall Goldsmith's mini-survey for coaching leaders.

The ASTD Leadership Handbook gives readers all the insights and applications they need to thoroughly understand and practice its principles, guided by the most respected authorities on the subject.

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Visit the ASTD store to order your copy. The ASTD Leadership Handbook is co-published by ASTD and Berrett-Koehler Publishers.

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About Elaine Biech

Elaine Biech is president and managing principal of ebb associates inc., an organization development firm that helps business, government, and nongovernment organizations work through large scale change. Known as the trainer's trainer, she custom designs training programs for managers, leaders, trainers, and consultants. Biech has been in the training and consulting field for 30 years and is the author and editor of more than fifty books. She has been featured in dozens of publications including the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and Fortune magazine

About the Author

The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is a professional membership organization supporting those who develop the knowledge and skills of employees in organizations around the world. The ATD Staff, along with a worldwide network of volunteers work to empower professionals to develop talent in the workplace.

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