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In the Thick of It

Mastering the Art of Leading from the Middle

Gwyn Teatro

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English
Ingenium Books
11 May 2020
"You're in the middle of everything. You are a boss. You have a boss. Being in the thick of it at work, dealing with change, leading your boss and leading your team through it, can feel difficult and exhausting. It can also be rewarding.

In the Thick of It takes you on a journey of awareness, growth, and purpose to help you master the art of leadership, to become the kind of leader that delivers results while valuing every human being, engendering trust and loyalty, bringing out the best in others, and bringing out the best in yourself at work.

Teatro's lighthearted, humorous, and self-deprecating style delivers lessons in choosing to lead, changing the narrative and leading with purpose. She cracks the ""lack of communication"" myth, shows you how to identify pitfalls that get in the way of effective communication, and helps you see through the misleading warm glow of inclusion around the word ""team.""

When you're ready to confront the challenge of change, including by leading your boss, Teatro's In the Thick of It is a leadership book that provides the map for you to successfully navigate the waters of planned versus unplanned change, and coaches you on how to incorporate autonomy, mastery, purpose, innovation, and creativity into your leadership toolkit.

The failures, bumps, and potholes are all part of the shift from what is, to what can be. In the Thick of It will show you how to cherish the fulfillment that accomplishment brings. It will spur you on, make you want more, and reaffirm your belief in yourself. This is the summit of your mountain and the high that confirms the worthiness of your struggle.

Leaders matter. You are a leader in the middle of it all. You want to be the kind of leader that encourages others to do, and be, their best. You want to accomplish something great, something that has meaning, not just for you but for others too. In your ideal world, people are not cogs in a wheel that rolls dispassionately toward the bottom line. They, like you, are searching for something that gives them purpose.

From your place in the middle, there is opportunity. After all, the middle is a place where most of us live and learn. It is what we choose to do with it that makes the difference between feeling sandwiched and expanding our horizons, pushing out from the centre, and creating larger, more productive and satisfying spaces.

In all the messiness of change, being an empowered leader in the middle can be extremely satisfying. In the Thick of It will take you there."

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Imprint:   Ingenium Books
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 14mm
Weight:   367g
ISBN:   9781989059548
ISBN 10:   1989059546
Pages:   246
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

"Gwyn Teatro started her career in the mailroom of a large financial institution in Toronto, Ontario. At the tender age of eighteen, her education as a student of human nature was to begin there, as she sat between two middle-aged Scottish veterans, Dave McNeillie and Eddie Killen. There she opened letters and listened to their opinions about the leadership skills of various managers to whom they delivered mail. Dave and Eddie also taught her more than she needed to know about ""the language profane."" But, over the ensuing years, even that has had its useful moments. Today, Gwyn is a Certified Professional Coach with a Master of Science degree in management. She has spent the bulk of her career as an HR professional in the financial services industry where she coached senior business leaders and groups on leadership, organizational effectiveness, and strategic business planning. Active on social media and an award-winning blogger on HR and leadership trends and issues, Gwyn has learned a lot about building, that is, building relationships, building bridges, building alliances, and building credibility."

Reviews for In the Thick of It: Mastering the Art of Leading from the Middle

In my own workshops on How to Manage Your Boss, I teach employees how to manage up in their organizations. But until I read this book, I'd never heard of leading from the middle. What a great concept! Read it and reap ... great results! --BJ GALLAGHER, COAUTHOR OF A PEACOCK IN THE LAND OF PENGUINS: A FABLE ABOUT CREATIVITY AND COURAGE Reading In the Thick of It is like sipping a cup of coffee with a trusted friend who knows you well and knows what you need. Gwyn Teatro's immensely readable book covers a lot of terrain, but is so easy and fun to read, you don't want to put it down. --JESSE LYN STONER, FOUNDER OF SEAPOINT CENTRE FOR COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP. CO-AUTHOR OF THE BEST-SELLING BOOK FULL STEAM AHEAD! This is more than a book about leadership - it's about making a choice to lead, to tackle change head-on, and to drive change when necessary. In The Thick of It is a must-read for anyone looking to grow as a leader. --LISA KING, AUTHOR OF JUST DO YOU: AUTHENTICITY, LEADERSHIP, AND YOUR PERSONAL BRAND AND PRESIDENT OF DANELI PARTNERS In the Thick of It takes the new or experienced leader on a practical and realistic journey of learning and reinforcement. Gwyn has brilliantly compiled a book that will assist in understanding how you can be a more effective leader. In the Thick of It will add value to anyone who wishes to influence others, in or out of the workplace. --STEVE RIDDLE, DIRECTOR/COACH/MENTOR/LEADER, COACHSTATION, BRISBANE AUSTRALIA Best book on learning how to be a leader I've read in ages. --KAT TANSEY, CHANGE AGENT, EDUCATOR AT WWW.RESILIENTHERO.COM AND AUTHOR OF CHOOSING TO BE Told from the heart, Gwyn Teatro's narratives are crammed full of insights that will inspire you. Firmly grounded in the reality of the joys and the adversity we all face in our lives, she shows how exercising uplifting leadership will give us meaning in our families, our communities, our workplace, and ultimately in ourselves. --HUBERT SAIINT-ONGE, SAINTONGE ALLIANCE Most business books are written for the CEO at the tippy-top of the org chart. CEOs can choose the people on their team, change strategy, and pretty much do as they please. Gwyn Teatro has written a book for the rest of us. You'll learn how to lead from the middle and how to get from where you are now to where you'd like to be. --WALLY BOCK, AUTHOR OF NOW YOU'RE THE BOSS: MAKING THE MOST OF THE MOST IMPORTANT TRANSITION IN BUSINESS In the Thick of It: Mastering the Art of Leading from the Middle blends Gwyn's fabulous, engaging writing with cogent guidance and examples on what it means to lead effectively from the toughest spot of all--the middle. A joy to read and an excellent guide for everyone involved in supporting the work of others. --ART PETTY, FOUNDER, ART PETTY GROUP Simple. Clear. Relatable. Actionable. --SUSAN MAZZA, CEO CLARUS CONSULTING GROUP LLC Gwyn's style is relaxed and accessible. She reminds us, with a smile, that leadership comes in many forms, but respect, purpose, trust, relationships, recognition, growth and shared values are essential components to forming an inclusive team. A great resource for anyone at any point in their career! --DOROTHY DALTON, CEO, 3PLUS INTERNATIONAL LTD.


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