Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership : A Guide for Inspiring Creativity, Innovation, and Engagement, 2nd Edition

Near the end of the 20th Century, the leadership concept has radically evolved from the traditional concept of accomplishing work through others. Unfortunately, too many professionals unconsciously have faulty traditional assumptions that can get them, their teams, and their organizations in trouble. The author has researched the evolution of leadership and summarizes seven contemporary principles, 26 underlying leadership beliefs, and nine crucial practices of 21st Century Leadership. While too many leadership books focus on qualities, DePaul explains specific behaviors for practicing leadership. The second edition includes new research about leadership and leadership development. With the pandemic, organizations have had to rely more on effective leadership to build high-performing teams, often at a distance. Training departments have had to radically update how they develop employees at all levels, and executive coaches have transitioned to virtual client support. With all these environmental changes as well as new social pressures on organizations to embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, organizations need to change how they lead and avoid allowing their culture to develop by chance.

Preface

Section 1 : Demystifying 21st Century Leadership
Chapter 1 : Clarifying Why Leadership is Confusing
Chapter 2 : Defining 21st Century Leadership
Chapter 3 : Revealing Traditional Leadership Assumptions
Chapter 4 : Explaining 21st Century Leadership Principles and Beliefs

Section 2 : Improving Performance with Systemic Thinking
Chapter 5 : Practice 1 : Analyzing Like Detectives
Chapter 6 : Practice 2 : Diagnosing and Treating Like Doctors
Chapter 7 : Practice 3 : Finding Key Behaviors Like Social Psychologists

Section 3 : Supporting Change
Chapter 8 : Practice 4 : Communicating Like Agents
Chapter 9 : Practice 5 : Directing Like Guides
Chapter 10 : Practice 6 : Nurturing Like Gardeners

Section 4 : Adding Value
Chapter 11 : Practice 7 : Facing the Unknown Like Lions
Chapter 12 : Practice 8 : Developing Like Scouts
Chapter 13 : Practice 9 : Communicating Like Broadcasters

Section 5 : Continuing to Grow
Chapter 14 : Maturing and Sustaining Your Leadership Practices
Chapter 15 : Considering Organizational Implications
Chapter 16 : Afterword : The Fundamental Attribution Error

Appendix 1 : 21st Century Leadership Definition, Principles, Practices, and Results
Appendix 2 : Management and Leadership Comparison
Appendix 3 : Traditional Leadership Assumptions and Related Consequences
Appendix 4 : 21st Century Leadership Principles, Beliefs, and Practices
Appendix 5 : Nine Practices Summary
Appendix 6 : Nine Practices 360-Feedback Diagnostic Tool
Appendix 7 : Perceived Leadership Qualities
Index