Introduction: Welcome to the New Alpha Movement
- Jamila and Jarrod: A Tale of Two Alphas
- Who Are the New Alphas?
- How This Book Is Different
- How This Book Is Organized
- Our Contract
Part I. Personal Excellence
1. Demonstrate Character and Ethics
- Self-Assessment
- Show Kindness and Generosity
- Courage and Integrity Be Courageous and Act with Integrity
- Cultivate Humility
- Be Industriousness
- Practice Good Citizenship and Stewardship
- Wrap-Up and Tracking Progress
2. Build Positive and Productive Relationships with Others
- Self-Assessment
- Developing Emotional Intelligence
- Seeking out and Maintaining Relationships with High-Quality People
- Understanding and Leading Effectively Across Lines of Difference
- Minimizing Time Spent with Toxic People
- Wrap-Up and Tracking Progress
3. Prioritize Your Health and Wellness
- Self-Assessment
- Your Results
- Eat Well
- Stay Hydrated
- Get Enough Sleep
- Exercise Regularly
- Manage Stress
- Wrap-Up and Tracking Progress
4. Develop a Mindset for Success
- Self-Assessment
- Be Proactive
- Be Confident and Optimistic
- Cultivate Zest
- Develop Grit
- Be Adaptable
- Be Curious
- Think Creatively
- Practice Gratitude
- Have a Sense of Humor
- Embrace Failure and Continuous Improvement
- Wrap-Up and Tracking Progress
5. Psychological and Organizational Strategies to Help You Achieve Your Goals
- Staying Focused
- Overcoming Procrastination
- Optimizing Your Efficiency
- Managing Your Mental and Emotional Well-Being
- Dealing with Criticism
PART I I PERSONAL LEADERSHIP
6. Define Your Personal Leadership Identity
- Leading Effectively While Being Your Best and Most Authentic Self
- A Five-Step Process for Finding and Internalizing Your Personal Leadership Identity
7. Identify Your Vision
- Developing a Vision for Your Life: How It Works
- A Four-Step Plan for Crafting a Vision (and Vision Board) for Your Ideal Life
8. Develop Your Plan
- Developing a Plan: How It Works
- Six Steps to Turn Your Vision into a Workable Plan of Action
9. Execute Your Plan
- Executing Your Plan: How It Works
- Creating a Daily Achievement Plan
- Reviewing Progress
- Develop Your New Alpha Personal Plan for Next Year
PART I I I TEAM AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
10. Identify the Vision
- Six Steps for Crafting a Compelling Vision
- Help Your People Connect Their Work to the Vision
- Build a Culture That Supports the Vision
- Stay Current
11. Develop the Plan
- Six Steps to Turn Your Vision into a Workable Plan of Action
- Communicate the Plan
- Identify the Right Support Structures for the Plan
12. Execute the Plan
- Understand What Your People Do
- Set and Clarify Expectations
- Assign and Delegate Work with Your Team Members' Personal Leadership Identities in Mind
- Check Progress and Follow Up
- Conduct Effective Meetings
13. Sustaining Progress, Growth, and Motivation
- Communicate, Communicate, and Communicate Some More
- Admit Your Mistakes
- Champion Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Resolve Interpersonal Conflicts
- Make Good and Timely Decisions
- Manage Up
- Support Growth and Development
- Connect Everything Back to the Vision
Congratulations and Advice for the Road
Notes
Acknowledgments
Index
