A USA Today Bestseller
An exciting and effective new approach for leadership in all manner of settings
In Beyond the Leader, renowned
organizational behaviorist and author Dr. Tony Bridwell delivers a startlingly
insightful new take on leadership and followership. The author explains how the
interplay of these two dynamics can optimize team performance. In the book,
Bridwell introduces seven disciplines that elevate teams from mere efficacy to
a state of continuous learning and improvement, innovation, and long-term
success.
Bridwell describes the journey of a young man named Thomas,
a first-time leader, as he meets and learns from Leah, a seasoned executive
turned business professor. Under Leah's patient mentorship, Thomas learns how
to embed learning, accountability, and adaptability into his team. Beyond
the Leader also explores:
- How
to apply the book's lessons to commercial organizations, families,
communities, and other groups
- Practical
insights and best practices for research-based, effective leadership that
motivates all kinds of people
- Strategies
for optimizing your team's behavior to create sustainable,
high-performance organizations
Perfect for managers, executives, and other business
leaders, Beyond the Leader is also a must-read for anyone
interested in improving their own ability to lead, motivate, and inspire the
people around them―personally, professionally, and organizationally.
About the Author
DR. TONY BRIDWELL is an organizational
behaviorist with over 25 years’ experience working with global companies to
help them develop their employee experience and culture. He is the Chief Talent
Officer for The Encompass Group, a people optimization company, where he leads
the firm’s organizational consulting practice. Additionally, Bridwell is an
Adjunct Professor of Management, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship, in the Edwin
L. Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University.
