In today's turbulent world, effective leadership at every level of an organization is essential. Leadership is not only about motivating people, it is also about providing clear goals and a sense of purpose that everyone in the organization buys into. One of the few books on leadership that can genuinely be called a 'classic', this pioneering work from leadership expert John Adair has transformed the understanding of how leadership works and how executives can become business leaders. Accessible guidance on exactly what you need to become a leader is presented in the form of a dialogue with a young business executive, who is soon to become a strategic leader. Each fundamental aspect of leadership is exposed and explained in a concise, lucid way. Not Bosses But Leaders will enable you to greatly improve your leadership skills. It is a book that doesn't depend on historical models but springs from the day-to-day realities of management. It is the study of what a leader actually has to do. CONTENTS Part 1 Qualities of Leadership Situational Leadership Functional Leadership Motivation Keypoints Part 2 The Circles Interact Leadership Functions Sharing Decisions Styles of Leadership Keypoints Part 3 Leaders or Managers? Leadership and Change Hallmarks of Leadership Managing and Management The Manager as Leader The Roots of Management Both Leaders and Managers Keypoints Part 4 High-performance Teams Wearing Three Hats Levels of Leadership Keypoints Part 5 The Purpose of Industry Strategic Leadership Involving Others in Strategy Keypoints Part 6 Moving from Plans to Action Agreeing Objectives Relating the Parts to the Whole Respecting the Line Line-and-Staff Two-way Communication The Roots of Morale Keypoints Part 7 Sharing and Caring The Case of the Injured Worker The Role of Trade Union Leadership Coping with Redundancy Growing Organizations True Authority Keypoints Part 8 Leadership and Power Humility Gaining Respect Giving Respect Leadership and Hierarchy Keypoints Part 9 Leadership from Within The Leader as Conductor Keypoints Conclusion Notes and References