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“Spark: How to Lead Yourself and Others to Greater Success” by Angie Morgan, Courtney Lynch, and Sean Lynch

This book is a leadership guide that offers practical advice for individuals looking to take their personal and professional lives to the next level. The authors draw on their extensive experience in the military ( Marine Corp) and in business to provide actionable strategies for achieving success. Topics covered include 

  • developing leadership skills, 
  • building strong relationships, 
  • overcoming obstacles that stand in the way of success.

The authors use real-life examples and personal experiences to explain the principles of effective leadership, and provide practical tips and exercises for readers to apply in their own lives.

The authors offer fresh perspectives on seven key leadership qualities: character, credibility, accountability, intention, service, confidence and consistency.

The book is divided into three sections:

  • Leading Yourself, 
  • Leading Others,
  • Leading High-Performing Teams.


Leading Yourself 

In the first section, the authors emphasize the importance of self-awareness and self-management, and provide tools for readers to identify their strengths and weaknesses and develop a personal leadership philosophy.

Leading Others 

In the second section, the authors discuss how to build strong relationships with others and communicate effectively. They also provide advice on how to develop leadership skills in others and create a culture of accountability and trust.

Leading the Team 

In the final section, the authors focus on building and leading high-performing teams, including how to recruit and retain top talent, set clear goals and expectations, and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Conclusion

One of the key takeaways from the book is the importance of taking ownership of your own success. The authors encourage readers to develop a growth mindset and to seek out opportunities for learning and development. They also emphasize the importance of building strong relationships with others, whether it’s through networking or by serving as a mentor to others.

Overall, “Spark” is a practical and accessible guide to leadership that offers valuable insights and actionable advice for anyone looking to improve their leadership skills and achieve greater success in their personal and professional lives.

About Olga

Olga is a graduate anthropologist who graduate work studying tribal dynamics has now been applied to corporate team work and team building. Olga has worked in sales, team leading and agile development.

Olga can lead teams and executives in:

  • Establishing the Corporate Vision
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Employee listening
  • Team training  
  • Agile Training

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