All leaders need the skills and abilities to engage their staff and achieve the vision of their organizations. Often, leaders are not trained effectively and are left to read up on theory in the hope that it is somewhat easy to put into practice. Condensed into simple-to-follow and easy-to-apply steps, Practical Leadership contains well over 30 practical tools and tips to utilize immediately in a leadership role including: * Motivating your staff effectively * Effective coaching techniques * Influencing skills * Leading through change * Having courageous conversations * Managing your boss * Resolving conflict * Effective meetings * And much more... With a detailed foreword by leadership guru Denis Orme, Practical Leadership is a must for any leader looking for ways to engage his team and brush up on the core skills a leader needs to make a positive impact. This is not a theory-based volume but rather a practical guide for any leader - new or seasoned - to understand or refresh on tips and techniques that will make your role easier and more fulfilling.