Becoming a Holistic Leader 

Strategies for Successful Leadership

Using a Principle-Based Approach 
 
 

We live in a complex, rapidly changing world. Never before has the need for effective leadership been greater. Ask yourself these questions:

• Am I prepared to answer the call to lead? 
• Can I be that person at work, at home or in my community who inspires and motivates others? 
• Can I earn the respect of my peers as I help guide them to greater achievements? 
• Can I be a leader who makes a real difference?

The answer to these questions is YES!  You can be a leader.  However, saying so doesn’t make it so.

Leadership is hard work, something that requires learning and practice.  Understanding leadership principles and how to apply them is step one. That’s what Becoming a Holistic leader: Strategies for Successful Leadership Using a Principle-Based Approach will help you do.

Concisely written, this e-book will help you in your journey to become an effective leader. If you consider yourself to be a good leader, then it will assist you to become an even better one. Whether you’re part of Generations X or Y or a Baby Boomer, the information in this book will help you understand how to deal effectively with today’s–and tomorrow’s–challenges. 

Who Can Benefit from this Book?

You may be a nurse manager in a hospital, high school teacher, civil servant, bank manager, municipal mayor, airline pilot, restaurant manager, entrepreneur or CEO of a multinational. If you aspire to be more effective at work and in your relationships with others, the information and lessons contained in this book will help you to become a strong leader. 

To Really Succeed, You Must Become a Holistic Leader

Like most people, you’ve probably had bosses or group leaders who were not natural leaders. Maybe they didn’t relate well to people, or they were poor communicators. Or perhaps they simply lacked the charisma to inspire others. No doubt you didn’t enjoy working with that individual, and neither did others.   That’s why the effects of poor leadership include high turnover, poor morale and weak productivity.

Now think of all the good you can do if you’re a good leader. A Holistic Leader is able to seamlessly alter his or her leadership behaviour to meet the needs of followers and co-workers under a given set of circumstances. This type of leader helps others learn and develop their own personal leadership. Yet they also have a burning sense of urgency to move forward–to get things done. However, they’re inclusive, including people in decision-making. Finally, they dare to care about others, understanding the diverse needs of people and the benefits of creating effective working relationships. 

This Book Will Help You:

• Become a more centered and balanced Holistic Leader–at work, at home and in the community, with the result being stronger working relationships, greater people engagement and improved performance

• Create a winning strategy to integrate Holistic Leadership into your personal leadership through a set of guiding principles

• Understand yourself better–your strengths, passions and areas for improvement so you can be the best leader possible

• Identify where you should first focus your efforts in strengthening your leadership skills

• Distinguish the differences between the roles of management and leadership and how they work together

• Choose additional resource materials to support you in your leadership journey

Inside This Book You’ll Find:

• Easy-to-follow guiding principles for Holistic Leadership

• The Holistic Leadership model and how you can apply it to your situation starting today

• Profiles of exceptional leaders who display Holistic Leadership. Learn from their inspiring examples

• A clear description of the complementary roles of leadership and management and why you should not confuse the two

• Tips for aspiring leaders like you

• Secrets to how to get your staff to respect you

• Questions to spark reflection and inquiry

• Resources (books and websites) that will take you to an even more advanced level of Holistic Leadership

Here’s  what people are saying about author Jim Taggart and his new book Becoming a Holistic Leader: 

“As a seasoned leader, it was inspiring to reflect upon how holistic I am or could become from reading  Jim Taggart ‘s Holistic Leader e-Book.  Taggart’s curiosity, experience, examples and his model encourages reflection and change. Whether you are a new or inspiring leader or a mid-life leader, I would recommend taking this e-journey from this leadership sherpa.”

Irene Lugsdin, Regional Director, Management Services

Veterans Affairs Canada, Western Region 

“Jim Taggart presents us with his innovative thoughts on holisitic leadership focusing on four integrated component:  teaching, directing, participating, and nurturing in his new e-book (title). Jim writes with an easy familiar style , profiling unexpected influential leaders that helps each of us each see why becoming an holistic leader is essential for success in organizations today. It requires us to adhere to strong principles, to focus on people and results, and to paradoxically balance management and leadership.”

Debbie Payne, Principal Owner, DP Leadership Associates, Deberna International

Author: Trinamics Power of One, Two, Three and Trinamics Coaching Triangle System 

“Author Jim Taggart clearly ascribes to the theory that good leaders are made not born. They develop through a continual process of learning, self-examination and experience. How to Become a Holistic Leader is an easy-to-read instruction manual for aspiring leaders. Weaving together an inspiring mix of theories, anecdotes, real-life examples and straightforward lessons, he provides guiding principles that anyone in a managerial or supervisory role would do well to study.  Organizations that adopt Taggart’s Holistic Leadership Model are sure to have a happier, more productive workforce.  Read, apply, succeed!”

“A holistic leader has learned to master work skills, people skills and self skills. In this book, How To Become a Holistic Leader, the author asks readers the questions unobtrusively and compels them to think about themselves in their personal, work and community lives.  When reflecting on and answering these questions, readers come away with advice and a truly useful pathway which can help both beginners and industry veterans to enhance their leadership abilities. Great book which promotes greater reflection on the part of the reader.”

Cindy Havens, BBA, CHRP, Human Resources Manager, Wolseley Canada 

“Jim and I met in graduate studies at Royal Roads University in 1998.  We were on several intense team projects together in a cohort of 55 learners and through the chaos of some very challenging learning we became good friends.  I always admired Jim’s grasp of leadership literature and his passion for writing about leadership.  As Associate faculty at Royal Roads University I often use his writings to share with our learners to enhance their leadership journeys.  Jim’s vision for spreading the leadership message has never wavered and I am so proud of his new book venture.”

Cathy McKenzie, M.A. 
Associate Faculty, Royal Roads University 
Learning By Heart Consulting Inc. Victoria, BC 

About Jim Taggart, Author of Becoming a Holistic Leader

Jim Taggart has worked for the federal government for 28 years, during which time his career has spanned labour market analysis, innovation policy and competitiveness, knowledge management and leadership development. He has been a student of leadership for over 15 years, and devoted over a decade to applied work in leadership development, organizational learning and team building.

As a thought leader he has participated in, including initiating and leading, many change management projects that dealt with downsizing, restructuring and departmental mergers.

In addition to a B.A. and an M.A. (Honours) in economics from the University of New Brunswick, he holds an M.A. (Honours) in leadership and organizational learning from Royal Roads University. Jim’s passion for continuous learning and sharing with others extends to his belief that leadership resides at all levels of organizations and communities.

His blog http://ChangingWinds.wordpress.com  examines leadership and political issues, and his website http://www.LeadershipWorldConnect.com is recognized as a source of comprehensive information on leadership and team learning. 
 

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Bonus #1 – The Awakening: Personal Insights into Leadership - (16 pages)

This white paper contains a wealth of knowledge and ideas drawn from Jim’s learning, work experiences and delivering training over the past 15 years. He deftly combines his knowledge with the key messages from respected leaders he has met and who have been influential in his own leadership journey. Jim delves into such topics as power-with versus power-over; servant leadership; and self-empowerment. The Awakening will stimulate your mind and serve as the spark to propel you further along your leadership path. 
 

Bonus #2 – Top Ten Most Popular Blog Posts - (27 pages)

In this e-book, Jim has included his most popular and insightful blog posts on leadership. Topics include inter-generational leadership, challenges facing Generations X and Y, lessons for aspiring leaders, how to get your staff to respect you, managing constructive conflict, authentic leadership, paddling in organizational whitewater, and how to succeed during turbulent times. 

Bonus #3 – Reflections in Leadership: A Photo Journey - (50 pages)

Jim demonstrates his photography skills in this stunning portrait of photos from across America and his home country of Canada. Each photo includes a leadership quotation that will inspire and motivate you. In addition, Jim provides a series of thought provoking questions for your reflection, interspersed throughout this e-book. 

Important Note: These products are NOT available online, exclusive only to this special offer. 

This package includes all of the above products, plus two one-hour conversations with Jim. During these sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to ask Jim questions about the messages, ideas and reflective learning in his e-book, Becoming a Holistic Leader. Most importantly, however, is that Jim will work with you towards your own self-empowerment to take on the leadership challenges you’re facing.

Jim has been referred to as a Leadership Sherpa. His aim in speaking with you is to help guide you towards your own solutions to your personal challenges. Finding your own solutions and initiating personal change is a key part of self-empowerment throughout your leadership journey.

The approach Jim uses to help others empower themselves in their learning and growth is his SPA Model:

Self-discovery + Planning + Action = Self-empowerment

S -  through a process of reflection and inquiry, you’ll discover your true passion, key strengths, areas for improvement and life’s purpose.

P - from the self-discovery process, you’ll develop a plan and set the priorities for moving forward.

     A - this is where it all happens, and where your focussed energy is unleashed.

Owning our personal learning and growth through a process of self-empowerment will lead to improved personal effectiveness at work and at home.  

Note: For telephone calls outside of Canada and the continental United States, Jim uses Skype.