Lunchtime Learning for Leaders

Dr Lucy Ryan is a an executive and leadership coach, consultant, business psychologist and the founder of Mindspring, a leadership training consultancy. With clients that include Siemens, Bauer Media, the BBC, RAC, Barclays, the NHS, Sony, Channel 4 and BMW, Ryan has worked with over 10,000 business leaders across 29 countries. She is an in-demand keynote speaker on business psychology and resilience and is based in Cheltenham, England.

Chapter - 00: Introduction;


Section - ONE: Leading with insight;


Chapter - 01: Practical strategies for maintaining your leadership balance;
Chapter - 02: Managing your energy is the key to leadership resilience;
Chapter - 03: Enhancing performance through the science of positive leadership;
Chapter - 04: Increase your confidence to accelerate your leadership growth;


Section - TWO: Leading your team;


Chapter - 05: Motivate me! How to empower your team with a 12-step process;
Chapter - 06: Strengths-based coaching - Leverage the strengths of your team through every conversation;
Chapter - 07: Less talk, more walk! How to lead a diverse team and drive a culture of belonging;
Chapter - 08: Become a customer-focused leader, really!;


Section - THREE: Hitting roadbumps;


Chapter - 09: Be a brilliant change leader;
Chapter - 10: How to master difficult conversations with compassion and confidence;
Chapter - 11: From survive to thrive - How to embed a resilient culture;


Section - FOUR: Leading with influence;


Chapter - 12: Build your leadership brand (And be remembered, for the right reasons!);
Chapter - 13: From inform to inspire - How to deliver a successful presentation and get the action you want;
Chapter - 14: How to extend your leadership influence, with integrity;


Section - FIVE: What next?;


Chapter - 15: Enable your succession through progression planning;
Chapter - 16: Time out - Reflections on happiness and leadership;
Chapter - 17: References

"This book is an excellent leadership guide to enhancing resilience in an ever-changing world of work. The book contains many useful tips for managers and leaders to develop their own resilience, and ultimately create a more resilient team for the inevitable challenges organizations will face in the years ahead."

"With thousands of leadership books out there, is there anything left to say? Well, very much so, if one is prepared to leave the endless theory and pop stories aside and get down to being really practical (while still evidence-driven). If you are a leader or walking towards leadership, this is a rare book that is likely to be useful! I love the ten top tips sections, clear diagrams, practical ideas, the lightness of the writing style and the feeling of the real "know-how" behind the narrative. This book is simply incredible, so enjoy!"

"An absolute gem. Full of practical, pragmatic and easy-to-grasp advice for everyone who has a passion for leading and developing people. I love how she uses memorable frameworks to help you structure and practice new techniques. Lucy Ryan has managed to cram so much inspirational advice into this book, which will be invaluable for leaders in this time of rapid change."

"Leadership isn't what it used to be. Thriving as a leader in rapidly evolving world requires an "agility toolkit" - which this resourceful volume provides!"

"I have been so lucky to have Lucy Ryan as an executive coach for a number of years. This must-read book brings together all the models, experiences and guidance that I have had the benefit of learning from over the years in a way that is so typical of her straightforward, practical but powerful approach. It'll equip you to navigate challenges, maximize impact and build confidence and capability in your organization, making it an invaluable read for leaders at all stages of their career journey."