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Discover the power of relationship-building to enhance your leadership, boost your team's well-being, and drive organisational success. In today's dynamic business environment, the success of any organisation is deeply rooted in the quality of its internal relationships. In The Relationship-Driven Leader, psychologist and organisational behaviour expert Dr. Karen Bridbord offers a revolutionary guide to career success and advancement, regardless of your industry, your company's size, or your role. This groundbreaking book sheds light on how nurturing strong work relationships can lead to unmatched productivity and greater overall wellness throughout the organisation and among its staff. Through compelling research and insightful case studies, Bridbord reveals the detrimental impact dysfunctional relationships can have on both personal and business achievements, and how to come back from 'relationship system failure'. By rethinking workplace relationships, you can foster deeper connections within your team, resulting in enhanced cohesion and well-being for all members. The Relationship-Driven Leader explores the profound influence of everyday interactions on team experience and team performance. Bridbord emphasises the importance of 'micro-moments' in leadership to spark significant improvements. This book empowers you to take the first step toward becoming the leader everyone aspires to work with by enhancing your leadership skills, boosting workplace productivity, and mastering innovative conflict-management techniques. By focusing on well-being through relationship-building, you can create a healthier, more engaged, and more productive team.

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Author:   Dr. Karen Bridbord
Publisher:   Surrey Books,U.S.
Imprint:   Surrey Books,U.S.
ISBN:  

9781572843509

ISBN 10:   1572843500
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   22 May 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Introduction Part One: The Mirror Chapter One: Relationship System Failure Chapter Two: Self-Awareness: Laying the Foundation Chapter Three: Where Have You Been? Chapter Four: Where Do You Want to Go? Part Two: The Bridge Chapter Five: Personal Connection: Knowing and Being Known Chapter Six: Collaboration: Mixing the Ingredients Chapter Seven: Appreciation: Seeing and Bringing Out the Best in Others Chapter Eight: Support: Helping Others Reach Their Full Potential Part Three: The Mountain Chapter Nine: Conflict Is Inevitable, So Why Not Make It Better? Chapter Ten: Personal Attacks vs. the Gift of Feedback Chapter Eleven: Utter Contempt vs. Committed Respect Chapter Twelve: Defensiveness vs. Personal Responsibility Chapter Thirteen: The Invisible Barrier: Stonewalling in Action Chapter Fourteen: Becoming a Conflict Manager Part Four: The Journey Chapter Fifteen: Evolve Appendix: The Sound Relationship Workplace Acknowledgments Index About the Author

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Dr. Karen Bridbord, a licensed psychologist and organisational psychology expert, merges deep psychological insights with lessons learned from more than two decades of leadership consulting to pioneer a relationship-driven approach to leadership. Emphasising the importance of strong workplace relationships in enhancing organisational excellence and employee well-being, her work reshapes leadership styles and workplace cultures. She lives in New York.

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