Leadership Conversations

Praise for Leadership Conversations In their brilliant new book, Leadership Conversations, Alan Berson and Richard Stieglitz offer proven methods, instructive examples, and provocative questions that enable leaders to engage in more meaningful conversations-the kinds of conversations that produce innovative solutions, cause deep self-examination, and stimulate disciplined development. I highly recommend this book to leaders at all levels. When you apply the principles and processes in Leadership Conversations, it will transform your relationships and your business. -James Kouzes, coauthor of the bestselling The Leadership Challenge, and Executive Fellow of Leadership, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University Leadership Conversations is a powerful tool executives can add to their arsenal to help them connect with their followers; thereby bringing their own unique philosophy into practice to meet today's critical leadership challenges. -Jason Wingard, Ph.D., vice dean of executive education, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Leadership Conversations gets at the essence of leadership versus management and is a critical read for managers who must develop leadership skills. The ultimate lesson is recognizing and learning what you don't know. -Donald E. Stone, Jr., PE, CEO, Dewberry Grounded in a belief that leaders need to master themselves, credibly lead work, and manage human systems, Leadership Conversations is a great resource for coaches and leaders alike. Coaches would do well to share it with the leaders they coach, as it offers thought-provoking ideas, tips, and ways to rethink and reimagine leadership, all aimed at greater well-being and success. -Christine Wahl, M.A.Ed., MCC, founder, leadership coaching program, Georgetown University In our time-constrained world, full of electronic communications, it is more important than ever for an aspiring leader to be able to conduct face-to-face conversations that unite organizations and make things happen. Leadership Conversations explains how. -Robert Wray, Rear Admiral, US Navy