Tools, Techniques, and Activities

The Trainer's Handbook of Leadership Development offers
facilitators, human resource professionals, and consultants a
wide-variety of tools and techniques for developing leadership
competencies and characteristics. Drawing on research from such
giants in the leadership field as Warren Bennis, Ken Blanchard,
James Kouzes, and Barry Posner, the book's thought-provoking
activities are designed to create real and lasting behavior
change.

"The Trainer's Handbook of Leadership Development features the
proven activities and tools that will involve and inspire
participants to develop the skills and characteristics that will
equip them to lead us into the future. Karen has brought together a
powerful collection of tools, competency models, exercises, and
training necessary for developing leaders in today's workplace. I
recommend this book for anyone who is implementing a leadership
development program within their organization. It could easily be
used to build the entire program from scratch."—Louis Carter,
CEO, Best Practice Institute

"What a gem of a book Karen Lawson has written! Drawing on
research by leadership gurus, Karen presents 45 competencies and
characteristics critical to leadership excellence. She mines each
of these facets for a solid definition and the significance of
each. Although many authors shy away from discussing leadership
qualities such as authenticity and empathy, Karen deals with them
directly. She presents activities that future leaders can use to
explore personal leadership qualities. This book is 24kt gold. If
you are a leadership development professional, this book is sure to
become your gold standard when searching for creative yet practical
ways to help develop others into outstanding leaders of the
future."—Elaine Biech, editor, The ASTD Leadership Handbook
and author, The Business of Consulting

"Developing the complex skills of leadership is critical for
personal and organizational success. If you are responsible for
helping others build these skills, this book deserves a spot on
your bookshelf—or maybe your desk—because you will use it
often!"—Kevin Eikenberry, author, Remarkable Leadership:
Unleashing Your Leadership Potential One Skill at a Time