Acknowledgements vii
Foreword ix
Introduction xi
Chapter 1 – The Leadership Edge 1
In which Joe comes to terms with his predicament and challenges his beliefs about leadership…
Chapter 2 – Habit 1: Sharing Vision (stretch goals) 21
In which Joe practises setting stretch goals…
Chapter 3 – Habit 1: Sharing Vision (optimizing strengths) 47
In which Joe practises optimizing his strengths…
Chapter 4 – Habit 2: Sparking Engagement (optimizing others’ strengths) 65
In which Joe practises optimizing the strengths of others and takes action to reduce performance risk…
Chapter 5 – Habit 3: Skilfully Executing (strengths-based culture) 77
In which Joe practises stretching the limits and reinforces a strengths-based culture…
Chapter 6 – Habit 3: Skilfully Executing (reinforcing a strengths-based culture) 93
In which Joe continues to stretch the limits…
Chapter 7 – Habit 4: Sustaining Progress 109
In which Joe recognizes achievement…
Chapter 8 – Postscript 121
In which Joe celebrates success and passes on his learning…
Appendix – The Stretch Toolbox 127
Free tools and resources to help you transform your leadership
Glossary of Terms 147
About the Authors 153
