Reality-Based Leadership Participant Workbook

Based on Cy Wakeman's popular book Reality Based Leadership, the Reality Based Leadership Workshop conveys her candid, humorous approach to organizational dynamics. The Reality Based Leadership model challenges traditional practices and conventional wisdoms in leadership and focuses on Five Core Competencies: reality based thinking organizational alignment capitalizing on change driving results accountability. This Workbook provides exercises and information that walks participants through the stages of the workshop and imbues them with the values and techniques for being reality-based leaders.

• Companion to the Reality-Based Leadership Workshop
• Helps participants understand the principles of Reality-Based Leadership and focus on Five Core Competencies: reality based thinking, organizational alignment, capitalizing on change, driving results, and accountability
• Conveys strategies for bolstering one's ability to lead grounded in reality
• Enables participants to develop an action plan for leveraging leadership efforts to create an environment of peace, sanity, and results in the workplace

As a result of the sessions, and the guidance offered by the Participant Workbook, leaders will return to their workplaces equipped with a facts-based, confident approach, able to free themselves from the frustrations they face at work and transform themselves into a Reality-Based Leader, with the ability to liberate and inspire others.

Cy Wakeman, The New York Times bestselling author of The Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace and Reality-Based Leadership is a dynamic, well-respected HR thought leader, national keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and trainer who helps individuals and organizations achieve stellar results in the face of challenging circumstances. Cy's background combines four successful business start-ups with 18 years working and consulting in manufacturing, banking, government, high-tech environments, and healthcare. She is also an expert blogger for Forbes and FastCompany.com.

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The Basics 1

Restore Sanity to the Workplace 17

Lead Your Team to Results 23

Close 37

Additional Resources 41

About the Author 43

Notes 45

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