Leading with GRIT : inspiring action and accountability with generosity, respect, integrity, and truth

Content: Cover
 Title Page
 Copyright
 Contents
 Preface
 With Gratitude
 Introduction
 Chapter One Freedom to Choose
 The Choice is Yours
 GRIT® Self-Awareness Assessment
 Part I GRIT®-The Foundation
 Chapter Two Truth-The Core
 Out of Touch
 Where Does Our Truth Come From?
 Becoming Aware
 Prevent Ego from Interfering
 There Are Many Paths to Find Your Truth
 Look Objectively
 It\'s Your Choice
 Change Your Story
 What Do You Want in Life?
 Change Your Thoughts
 The Impact of Truth
 What SHIFT Will You Make?
 Chapter Three Integrity-Aligning to Your Truth
 Awareness, Intent, Attention Your Actions Influence OthersTime Can Be On Your Side
 Choices That Keep Us Whole
 Competing Priorities
 Accountability Is an Act of Integrity
 It\'s Not about Being Perfect
 Truth + Integrity = Trust
 Why Do People Lie?
 What SHIFT Will You Make?
 Chapter Four Respect-It\'s a Two-Way Street
 Be Selfish
 Consider Others
 Ego in Disguise
 What Information Are You Filling In?
 Remain Open
 Respect Other People\'s Choices
 Accept It, and Let It Go!
 Believe in Your People
 You Can\'t Demand Respect
 Bumps in the Road
 Respect Your Journey
 What SHIFT Will You Make? Chapter Five Generosity-The More You Give, the More You GetPay It Forward
 Let It Flow
 Overly Generous
 Finding Purpose
 Generosity at Work
 And Now, the Rest of the Story
 What SHIFT Will You Make?
 Chapter Six The Key to Efficient Change
 Overcoming Obstacles
 The Five Steps of ChangeTM
 What SHIFT Will You Make?
 Part II Communicating with GRIT®
 Chapter Seven Can You Hear Me Now?
 Barriers
 It Takes More Than Your Ears
 Understand the Why
 Empathy
 Choose When to Listen
 What SHIFT Will You Make?
 Chapter Eight What Message Are You Sending?
 Speak Their DiSC® Language Actions Speak Louder Than WordsChoose Your Words Wisely
 What\'s Missing with E-messages
 Communicate with Confidence
 Inspire with Your Message
 Is Sarcasm Your Scapegoat
 The Illusion of Fear
 Respect People\'s Time
 Safe Communication-Use a Filter
 Structure Your Message
 Public Speaking: It\'s Not about You
 Share Your Message with the World
 What SHIFT Will You Make?
 Chapter Nine Just Say It!
 Say It to Help Others
 Make Waves
 Empower Team Communication
 Just Say NO!
 Just Ask
 What SHIFT Will You Make?
 Part III Your Impact
 Chapter Ten The Ripple Effect
 Your Ripple
 It Starts with You The Value of ConnectingLearn from the Chameleon
 Know the Skills You Need
 Building the Team
 Nobody Wins Unless You Delegate
 Attitude Is Everything
 Invest in People
 Preventing a Tidal Wave
 What SHIFT Will You Make?
 Chapter Eleven Keeping on Track
 Leaders Set the Direction
 Know the Where and the Why
 Use Meetings to Keep on Track
 Creating a Culture of Feedback and Recognition
 You Need Feedback Too
 Complaints Aren\'t Always Bad
 Get Them Off the Tracks!
 What SHIFT Will You Make?
 Chapter Twelve Enjoy the Journey
 No Need to Worry
 Reap Your Crop
 Unsung Heroes