The Mind of the Leader by Rasmus Hougaard & Jacqueline Carter Summary
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In a world where 82% of employees think leaders fail, "The Mind of the Leader" reveals why mindfulness, selflessness, and compassion outperform MBA-trained logic. Based on insights from 35,000 managers, it's the antidote to our global leadership crisis.
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Leadership Reimagined: The Mind as Your Greatest Asset
What if the most powerful leadership tool isn't your strategy, your title, or your MBA-but your mind? This revolutionary idea forms the foundation of "The Mind of the Leader," which has transformed how executives at companies like Google, Microsoft, and Marriott approach leadership. Based on research with over 30,000 leaders across 100 countries, the evidence is clear: traditional leadership approaches are failing in today's complex world. With 82% of employees finding their leaders uninspiring and only 13% reporting engagement, something fundamental needs to change. The answer begins not with new management techniques but with understanding and training your own mind-a principle articulated by Peter Drucker decades ago but largely forgotten in modern leadership development.
The MSC Framework: Mindfulness, Selflessness, Compassion
Self-Awareness: The Leadership Cornerstone
Focus: The New Leadership Survival Skill
Beyond Ego: The Power of Selfless Leadership
The Presence Principle: Being Fully There
Creating People-Centered Organizations
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