From Insight to Action: 6 New Ways to Think, Lead and Achieve
Co-authored by Jean S. Frankel and Gabriel Eckert, CAE
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Be a more effective staff or volunteer leader by embracing six emerging competencies, eight essential organizational foundations, and one unifying strategy.
From Insight to Action offers insights to help you lead and sustain an organizational culture that embraces the opportunities that a dynamic environment presents. Take a fresh look at leadership. The cornerstones of From Insight to Action are the following six leadership competencies:
- 360-Degree Thinking
- Heightened Intuition
- Dynamic Decision Making
- Powerful Questions
- Diversity of Thought
While this book is written from the perspective of nonprofit leaders, it will also benefit individuals and organizations in the for-profit and government sectors. Increase your leadership capacity
What are others saying about the book?
From Insight to Action puts ideas for action together in a whole new way. While several concepts are familiar, it is the sum of its parts that sets this book apart in the leadership library. Connections are made that drive home a holistic approach to leading…and achieving. Don’t let this book sit on your desk or night stand. It’s a must-read and a must-do in today’s world!
• Elizabeth M. Lucas, Executive Director and CEO
Soroptimist International of the Americas
This book is full of golden nuggets for any organization to use to be successful! The lists of questions to use with board and staff are invaluable. and used alone can save your organization “ginormous” resources. I wish a book like this had existed upon becoming a CEO 22 years ago. A resource like this would certainly have prevented some of my gray hair.
• Frank I. Wolfe, CAE, CEO
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals
From Insight to Action: Six New Ways to Think, Lead and Achieve is definitely a must read for association executives. In the times where many CEOs are paying more attention to developing talent pipelines, leadership is the focus of attention. This book offers a systemic view and reflects on leadership and coaching competencies so important in today’s marketplace.
• Magdalena N. Mook, Executive Director/CEO
International Coach Federation, Associations International
From Insight to Action was well worth the read! How do you keep the passion and perspectives to ensure your association is constantly essential to members? The skill sets of exceptional association leaders have changed. Frankel and Eckert provide valuable insights on a variety of concepts and competencies that association leaders need in order to create a powerful organization and stay on top of their game.
• Cheryl O. Ronk, CAE, CMP, FASAE, President
Michigan Society of Association Executives
From Insight to Action: Six New Ways to Think, Lead and Achieve is a significant addition to the current collection of readings for Association and Not for Profit staff and governing boards. It presents leading concepts, thoughts and ideas that have developed recently within the association management profession, and its content is applicable to a variety of organizations. It really provides a blueprint for the ascendancy and success of the organization through appropriate process implementation and leadership skill development. The importance of organizational dynamics and culture are keenly analyzed. In a time of constant change and challenges, Frankel and Eckert have written an invaluable resource for contemporary association leadership.”
• Alan B. Davis, Executive Director
National Association for Campus Activities