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The New York Times–bestselling, non-nonsense guide to becoming a better leader through 7 key behaviors, based on a mix of military and corporate training.
Leadership is not about job titles—it’s about action and behavior.
“Sparks” are the doers, thinkers, innovators, and key influencers who are catalysts for personal and organizational change. But these extraordinary individuals aren’t defined by the place they hold on an organizational chart—they are defined by their actions, commitment, and will.
Leadership experts Angie Morgan, Courtney Lynch, and Sean Lynch show how you can become a Spark by cultivating seven key leadership behaviors. Grounded in the latest research on leadership development, this fresh, accessible road map is packed with real-world stories from inside companies like Facebook, Google, and Boston Scientific, and from the authors’ own high-stakes, challenging experiences serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
With SPARK as a blueprint, anyone can become a catalyst for change, and any organization can identify and develop Sparks.
“A myth-destroying book that will make you rethink both the theory and practice of leadership.”—Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Drive
“If you truly want to become a Spark in your organization and in your life, I urge you to read this book now.”—Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski, head coach, Duke University Men’s Basketball
“These authors are not only great leadership thinkers, but they have all led people in challenging circumstances…. Trust them to take you to a new level.”—Brigadier General Thomas A. Kolditz, U.S. Army (Ret.), director of the Ann and John Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherMariner Books
- Publication dateJanuary 3, 2017
- File size7419 KB
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“If you truly want to become a Spark in your organization and in your life, I urge you to read this book now.” —Mike “Coach K” Krzyzewski – Head Coach, Duke University Men’s Basketball
“It’s remarkable how these three can-do individuals have pooled their hard-earned management insights into a winning book that can quickly elevate anyone in business to greater heights.”
—Alison Levine, international leadership expert and bestselling author of ON THE EDGE
“Winning performance is dependent on sparks, those rare individuals within your organization who get things done and then some. This book will teach you how to become a spark…and how to lead them too.” —David Burkus, author of UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT and Host of Radio Free Leader podcast
“In SPARK, the authors give a clear roadmap for how anyone, at any organizational level, can develop their leadership skills. The authors are not only great leadership thinkers, but they have all led people in challenging circumstances—a huge advantage in guiding the rest of us. Trust them to take you to a new level.” —Thomas A. Kolditz, Brigadier General, US Army (ret) and Director of the Ann and John Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University
“The skills I learned as a Marine 50 years ago have been the foundation of my leadership approach throughout my career. SPARK has captured those critical concepts, and presents them in an organized, effective way that makes it easy to bring them to life in today’s challenging business environment. Having worked first hand with Angie, Courtney, and Sean in the past, it is no surprised that they have captured the essence of effective leadership in SPARK.”
—Dave Gagnon, CEO, Cafe Rio Mexican Grill
“In these times of change, leadership in organizations, large and small, seek direction and insight into how to best embrace organizational transformation and growth. With uncommon clarity, Spark lays out a formula for the kind of leadership that can positively transform and empower any organization – founded on ethical values of character and credibility; and by making the point that leadership is not about authority or title, but about influencing outcomes and inspiring others.” —Michael Steinberg, MD, Executive Vice President,UCLA Health
“This powerful book highlights a critical and frequently overlooked truth: Everyone has the potential to be a leader, and organizations reach their full potential only when they develop all of their women and men with that goal in mind. The authors offer plentiful, practical advice, and leaders at every level will learn from their wisdom.” —Vice Admiral John R. Ryan, USN (Ret.)
President and CEO, Center for Creative Leadership
“Need help developing your vision for what you want next, and what comes after that? SPARK is your mind-opening guide to figuring out what you’ve truly always wanted to do and making it happen, and, even better, then teaching others how to do the same, no matter where you are on the org chart!” —Marshall Goldsmith, bestselling author of TRIGGERS.
“Authors Morgan, Lynch and Lynch offer a compelling step-by-step analysis of the fundamental skills that are needed to become a spark. The authors’ recommendations for behavioral change, drawn from their early years in the military and then a decade training corporate America, are well researched and documented, and also just have a common sense appeal--comfort with discomfort, for example. Bottom line? We are better employees, better leaders, and more satisfied human beings when we truly understand how to spark others --and ourselves.”
—Claire Shipman, bestselling author of THE CONFIDENCE CODE and WOMENOMICS
“In Spark Angie Morgan, Courtney Lynch, and Sean Lynch hit all the right notes at exactly the right time. Their central themes of character, credibility, accountability, intent, service, confidence and consistency are exactly what every leader needs to be reading and practicing now. The truth is that credibility is the foundation of leadership, and without it people just won’t willingly follow someone who aspires to lead. Spark guides you through the essential steps that will enable you to earn and sustain that credibility. The authors’ extensive leadership experiences under very challenging conditions infuse Spark with a strong sense of reality. This is a very honest and candid book—one you can believe in, because when you apply the lessons in it, you know that it can be done with authenticity and a sense of service to others. All leaders will benefit from reading and applying Spark. I highly recommend it.”
—Jim Kouzes, co-author of the bestselling THE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE and the Dean’s Executive Fellow of Leadership, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University
About the Author
Courtney holds a BA from North Carolina State University and a JD from William & Mary Law School. She served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps. She resides in Richmond, VA, with her husband and three children.
Angie holds a BA and MBA from the University of Michigan. She served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps. She resides in Traverse City, MI, with her husband and two children.
Sean Lynch is a senior consultant at Lead Star and specializes in designing and delivering leadership programming. He holds a BA from Yale University and served as a fighter pilot in the United States Air Force. Sean resides in Bradenton, FL, with his wife and two children.
Product details
- ASIN : B01912OS6Y
- Publisher : Mariner Books (January 3, 2017)
- Publication date : January 3, 2017
- Language : English
- File size : 7419 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Sticky notes : On Kindle Scribe
- Print length : 229 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #145,054 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #146 in Business Motivation & Self-Improvement (Kindle Store)
- #170 in Motivational Business Management
- #309 in Business Leadership
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About the authors
Angie is a proven leader, successful entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author, and a sought-after guide who helps others become the best leaders they know.
Angie wasn’t born a leader. She became a leader after she graduated from the University of Michigan and earned her commission as a United States Marine Corps Officer, where she was one of only 1,000 women managers in an organization 175,000 strong. Angie endured some of the toughest training on earth to build her leadership and risk-taking skills, which she’s applied in her personal and professional life to achieve success. Today, she’s honored to share these exact same skills through her work as a keynote speaker, consultant, coach, and advisor inside the world’s top organizations.
After Angie left active duty in 2001, she rose through the ranks quickly as a pharmaceutical sales representative before transitioning out of corporate America to launch her consultancy, Lead Star, in 2004. Through her business, she’s been honored to partner with exceptional clients to include Google, Facebook, Oracle, Boston Scientific, Marathon Oil, Walmart, and many smaller – and equally impressive – small businesses and organizations.
Angie’s been a featured guest on CNN, FOX News, and CNBC. Her thought leadership has been published in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Inc., and Entrepreneur. She’s the author of the New York Times Best-Selling SPARK, Leading from the Front, and the soon-to-be released Bet on You, which will be the game-changing book for professionals who are contemplating taking risks in their lives.
Angie has an MBA from the Ross School of Business. She’s an avid athlete who competes in marathons and triathlons … and is never one to turn down a push-up competition. She’s also the mom to two great boys and commits a tremendous amount of energy and time to being a super fan at their sporting events.
Courtney has found success by living her life as a leader. Notable achievements include her nine years of service as a Marine Corps officer, managing a top-notch sales team for Rational Software, earning her law degree at William & Mary, practicing at one of the nation’s leading law firms, and creating Lead Star (www.leadstar.us)-- a premier leadership development consulting firm that works globally with leading organizations. She has also served as an elected official and recently completed a hiatus from her consulting work, during which she served as Chief Operating Officer of a rapidly scaling technology company.
Beyond Courtney’s government and corporate accomplishments, she is a business owner, thought leader, and New York Times best-selling author of Spark, Bet on You and Leading from the Front. Her success has been recognized throughout her professional career, but most recently she was awarded the National Stevie Award for Best Female Entrepreneur and BusinessWeek profiled her achievements as a leadership expert. A dynamic guest on CNBC, FOX News, and CNN, Courtney’s efforts with Lead Star have been noted in publications ranging from Harvard Business Review and Fast Company to The Financial Times.
Courtney is married to Patrick Lynch and is the proud mother of three children. She resides in the Washington, DC area.
Lux et veritas—light and truth.
More than the motto of Sean’s alma mater, Yale University, they also represent Sean’s ability to understand the cultural nuances of client organizations and creatively design impactful and engaging leadership development solutions.
Sean’s early leadership accomplishments occurred post-Yale, as a United States Air Force F-16 fighter pilot. After completing military service, Sean applied his leadership experience to the airline industry as a commercial pilot. Ultimately, his passion for leadership development inspired him to join Lead Star.
Whether facilitating a team session, GIVING A KEYNOTE ADDRESS, or conducting a workshop, Sean delivers actionable, practical, and engaging content. Sean works with CEO’s, executive teams, and front-line managers to help clients achieve exceptional results and lasting change.
Sean’s clients span a broad range of industries including oilfield services, power generation, transportation, and medicine. He lives with his family in lovely Bradenton, FL.
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