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    New-School Leadership: Making a Difference in the 21st Century
    New-School Leadership: Making a Difference in the 21st Century
    New-School Leadership: Making a Difference in the 21st Century
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    New-School Leadership: Making a Difference in the 21st Century

    By D.A. Abrams

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    The need for and demands on leadership have changed radically in the past few years. To be a dynamic and effective leader of a 21st-century organization or corporation requires an entirely different strategy and set of skills than it did just five or ten years ago. In fact, much of the best advice and examples from even the last decade no longer apply. This book looks at fundamental ways to become and remain the most effective leader possible, given the current institutional and corporate landscape. It hopes to ensure that we have inspiring and visionary leaders at the heads of our organizations, divisions, and institutions. I believe that, through exploring and then enhancing the qualities encompassed by the new-school leadership model that I outline in these pages, my readers will feel empowered to do what is needed to lead success in their enterprise with passion, purpose, and top productivity.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookBaby
    Release dateJul 14, 2014
    ISBN9781483559568
    New-School Leadership: Making a Difference in the 21st Century

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      New-School Leadership - D.A. Abrams

      D.A. Abrams

      Copyright © 2014 D. A. Abrams

      All Rights Reserved

      ISBN-13:978-1499340686

      ISBN-10: 1499340680

      PRAISE FOR NEW-SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

      "New-School Leadership provides a road map toward the transformational leadership I have watched D.A. Abrams manifest in responding to numerous challenges in business and in life, over the many years I have called him friend and colleague. This book is his gift to all of our toolsheds so that we may internalize and master the skills for ourselves."

      —Honorable David N. Dinkins

      106th Mayor of the City of New York

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      I have known D.A. for many years through his work at USTA, and in this book he draws upon decades of business experience to state explicit directions that will improve an individual’s leadership skills. With the ever-changing nature of contemporary industry—whether for-profit, government or non-profit—his words serve as a lodestone to take your leadership to the next level, to make you a ‘leader, version 2.0.’

      —Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe, Photographer

      Founder & Chairman, Arthur Ashe Learning Center

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      Over the past decade, I have had the pleasure of interacting with D.A. and several of the teams he has led. He truly exemplifies the principles and attributes described in The New School Leadership. He personally embraces continuous learning and growth, encourages innovation and has the insight and know-how to set clear expectations and make success a team sport. This book will provide you with the tools and confidence to excel as a leader.

      —Rona D. Weinstein, Founding Principal

      Prism Consulting Group LLC

      Consultant, Executive Coach and Author

      De-Stress Yourself! Survive & Thrive in the Fast Lane

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      I have added this to my collection of ‘go to’ books for leadership principles and ideas. D.A. has done a great job of marrying tried and true leadership practices with personal experiences. The notion that leadership success is a team sport is spot-on because individuals, not groups, are publicly lauded for their leadership skills, abilities and results. Harnessing the power of the group is an important lesson that D.A. has challenged anyone interested in becoming a successful leader to think about.

      —Carlton Yearwood, Principal

      True Blue Inclusion

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      As an Inclusion Director, I ascribe to a philosophy that leaders are MADE not born, and D.A. Abrams’ book on New-School Leadership provides those individuals seeking to become leaders with clear, practical strategies and examples on how to be the very best. The author delivers a strategic framework that takes from the past, while infusing a ‘new-school’ model with ‘must haves’ on leadership.

      —Kimberly Ford, Director of Inclusion, National

      Collegiate Athletic Association

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      "An informative and intriguing read, New-School Leadership captures the essentials for contemporary leadership, inviting new leaders for business, associations, chambers and teams."

      —Bob Harris, Chair, Harris Mgmt. Group;

      NonprofitCenter.com

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      D.A. Abrams defines and demonstrates ‘New-School Leadership’ with a substance of inspiring and progressive flair. The reader feels involved and empowered by this magnetic page-turner. I knew what was missing in today’s various leadership models, and hoped Mr. Abrams’ book would have the solutions. He delivered.

      —Sonia E. Wilson, Fundraising & Publicity

      Consultant, Development Specialist

      Medgar Evers College (CUNY)

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      D.A. Abrams has written another book that is an inspiration to continue to become a better leader in the many facets that one travels along the road of life. His book qualifies and quantifies the ’new-school leadership model.’ Well done!

      —Ann Koger, Haverford College Head Coach of Women’s Tennis and Associate Director of Athletics

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      "I’ve known D.A. for decades, from before he took over the reins of the Eastern Tennis Association and now, as Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the entire United States Tennis Association. His levelheaded, balanced approach to leadership was honed under the tutelage of our mutual friend, Henry Talbert. D.A. has developed into an innovative leader and his new book, New-School Leadership, is literally a manual on the effective management of people, maybe the most difficult job in the world."

      —Bob Davis, CEO

      The Panda Foundation, Inc.

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      You read books like this all the time and take away bits and pieces, but are always left wondering, does this person really practice what they are preaching? D.A. Abrams and his success are the living proof of all of his lessons on leadership in this book. These tried-and-true methods and philosophy have proven themselves. This is a must-read for everyone in business no matter what level you are at now. This book will help get you to the next! Thank you for writing a smart, contemporary book on leadership!

      —Michelle Wilson, Managing Partner

      the b’elle group

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      I have known D.A. Abrams over thirty years. D.A. brings credibility to this very timely examination of leadership based on his experience, longevity, ability to overcome adversity, personal and professional success. D.A.’s comprehensive approach will lead to solutions that are more current and relevant to today’s issues. The concepts in this book will help anyone who aspires to be an effective community and business leader in today’s culture!

      —Derrick L. Alford, CEO, Registered Financial

      Consultant, FISCAL FITNESS TAX & FINANCIAL

      SERVICES, INC.

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      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      PRAISE FOR NEW-SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

      FOREWORD PAGEREF

      ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

      INTRODUCTION

      CHAPTER 1: THAT WAS THEN/THIS IS NOW

      HALLMARKS OF THE PAST

      WHAT DOES TODAY LOOK LIKE?

      AND WHATEVER IT IS, IT’S CHANGING!

      LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT

      CHAPTER 2: NEW-SCHOOL LEADERSHIP MODEL

      L = LIFELONG LEARNER

      E = ENGAGEMENT

      A = AHEAD OF THE CURVE

      D = DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

      LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT

      E = EMPATHY

      R = RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

      S = SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE

      H = HIGH ENERGY

      I = INFLUENCE & ENROLLMENT

      P = PLATINUM RULE

      LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT

      CHAPTER 3: THE MUST-HAVES

      VISION

      PURPOSE: WHY

      PASSION

      GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS

      LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT

      MANAGEMENT SKILLS

      LEADERSHIP SPOTLIGHT

      CHAPTER 4: GAINING THE UNFAIR ADVANTAGE

      DIGITAL & SOCIAL MEDIA

      UNDERSTANDING TRENDS

      ABILITY TO HANDLE CHANGE

      GREAT LISTENING SKILLS

      LIKE-ABLE

      CHAPTER 5: SUMMARY & CONCLUSIONS

      ABOUT THE AUTHOR

      REFERENCES & ENDNOTES

      FOREWORD

      Millions of people around the world on any given day are engaged in the study of leadership. There is probably no subject more widely considered, analyzed and studied in the halls of academia, business, and government. We are all fascinated by the idea of leadership. That’s because we know an effective leader fully engaged in their chosen cause will bring clarity of purpose, and meaningful change through their commitment to getting results. Dynamic leaders have made the difference throughout history, whether it’s the leadership of Abraham Lincoln, Gandhi, Winston Churchill or Dr. Martin Luther King.

      While there are many rich examples of extraordinary leadership, there has always been a divide between what we see exhibited by larger-than-life figures and our own efforts to find the path to nuts and bolts leadership required day-to-day in business, organizations, and communities. Great leaders are inspiring—but what happens behind the scenes? Often the task of practical leadership, that is, not just inspiring others, but getting things done, can seem beyond the scope of our capacity.

      Despite volumes written about leadership and our preoccupation with the subject, we continue to struggle with the notion of becoming better leaders ourselves. We wonder what practical steps we must take and what personal habits must be developed. In the abstract it’s easy to understand the personality characteristics, decisions, and attributes that have made historic leaders so revered. They’ve been well analyzed for decades, for us all to absorb. In reality, becoming an authentic leader in our own lives, careers, and businesses, requires more than an attempt to duplicate the celebrated approach of the masters.

      There’s another challenge. Leadership can take many forms. It can mean speaking out on a subject, and making a persuasive case. Or, it can also mean illustrating by example. It can mean being hands-on and mobilizing groups of people. Or, it can mean being silent when everyone else is loud and agitated. Leaders can be charismatic, or they can merely speak through their writing and actions. In other words, leadership can take on multiple forms, which is why the subject can be so intimidating and

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