Books
David Pardey, who founded QMD Ltd and has acted as series editor for both editions of Building Success is also author or co-author of several books on leadership and related topics. Two of these are listed here and are available from Amazon.
Introducing Leadership
Introducing Leadership introduces the principles and practice of leadership, from theory through to the development of the reader’s own leadership ability. From the analysis of the different sources of leadership and management theory emerges a model that will provide the basis for the development of readers’ own leadership skills and for the application of these through the rest of the book.
- Introducing Leadership is split into three parts:
- Section one – the nature and role of leadership
- Section two – leading others
- Section three – leading innovation and change
Learning development is clearly structured and Introducing Leadership also provides the underpinning knowledge requirements for Level 3 qualifications in leadership.
Buy Introducing Leadership from Amazon.co.uk
Mindchange
Mindchange is about challenging leaders at every level to develop and maintain a mindset based on continually being open to learn and change, both at a personal and an interpersonal level, within a framework of fundamental principles, values and applied integrity. Whether within business, politics or the community, building an achievement culture based on productive working relationships and mutual trust has benefits that go far beyond involvement with the people concerned.
The authors challenge leadership practice that puts expediency and short-term 'quick wins' before ethics, integrity and the development of valued and long-term business and personal relationships. Emotional competence (applied EQ) can achieve not only personal benefits for the people concerned, but also commercial profit and political credibility. This is a powerful book that will set new standards for personal and business conduct, put emotional intelligence at the forefront of decision making, and will persuade leaders to use emotional engagement equally with their intellectual contributions.
Buy Mindchange from Amazon.co.uk