ABSTRACT
This part introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters. The part describes how leaders learn to raise their awareness and implement new behaviours that will increase their own performance, and through that the organisations they serve. It aims to learn how conscious behaviour can win the battle against instinct, through managing one's emotions. The part identifies strengths and improving development areas. It explains the use of a specific tool developed by LeaderShape that enables leaders to identify their habitual granular behaviours and leadership styles that form the inherent strengths of their leadership competence and how to build on that. The part also identifies those styles and capabilities that need developing or improving and explains how, usually, improving just two or three granular behaviours can have a major impact on a leader's competence and performance. It offers a template for a detailed action plan.
