The Me1st Method: Hands-On Leadership Development for New Roles and Big Challenges

At its heart, leadership is all about facing new challenges. Whether it's leading a new team at work, orchestrating a community fundraiser, or starting a business, successful leaders rise to the challenge. But we know that even successful leaders can sometimes feel frustrated, confused, uncertain, or just plain lost. As a result, they start trying to change their circumstances and to motivate the people around them to do more. More trying…followed by more frustration…and confusion. Is this you? Well, what if you could replace confusion with clarity and uncertainty with confidence? What if you could move forward with courage and support? In The Me1st Method, leadership professor and coach Mike Palanski shows you the step-by-step framework for facing the Next Big Challenge. This book is specifically written for motivated leaders who are in new roles and facing big challenges. Whether starting in a new role, career, or organization, leading a major new project, or simply desiring to do something radically different, leaders will find insight and encouragement to develop keen insights and create meaningful change. Inside you will learn about: Why focusing on yourself as a leader is vital The nature of new roles and big challenges Common obstacles leaders face and how to overcome them Avoiding the seduction of the quick-fix The science of leader development How to discover and define your unique purpose as a leader How to evaluate yourself accurately Where to find credible resources for developing knowledge, skills, and abilities How to create a strategy for growth How to experiment with leading differently Where to find support How to invite your team to grow with you How to bring about meaningful change You will also have access to valuable bonus material, including a companion workbook and video course for finding your purpose as a leader.