Introduction: Leadership as a Multidimensional Task

The Five Roles of a Successful Leader

The Convincing Communicator: Rhetoric for Managers

1 Arguments are SEXI

2 Talking is silver—listening is gold

3 Body language is king

4 The voice sets the mood

5 Creating an open feedback culture

6 Clearly communicate your organization’s values and vision

The Effective Manager: Productivity Techniques & Time Management

1 The Eisenhower principle

2 The not-to-do list

3 The ALPEN method

4 The Pareto principle

5 The SMART formula

6 Physical fitness

7 The yes trap

8 The blocking method

9 The salami technique

10 The time diary

The Motivating Team Leader: Leading Teams & Motivating Employees

1 Leadership styles

2 Skillfully leading meetings

3 Be a team leader, be a group leader

4 Correct delegation

5 Conducting successful negotiations

6 Motivating employees

The Empathetic Psychologist: Personality Types & Team Building

1 Personality types according to the 4-color model

2 The performance review

3 Team building

The Skilled Problem Solver: Conflict Management & Change Management

1 Professional conflict management

2 Professional change management

Conclusion: Self-motivation as the Key to Success

10 Reading Recommendations

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