The COVID pandemic reminded us that despite our best attempts at predicting the future, we are often caught off guard, surprised when it arrives. We can only guess at the impact of such changes as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, 3-D printing, and computer/human merging in an interconnected, on-demand world. All we know is that we live in complex, uncertain, and rapidly changing times. Nonetheless, as senior leaders, we must chart a course for our organizations that will support both financial success and the quality of life for ourselves and those around us. There is no field guide, no development program that will prepare us to respond to changes regardless of what they are. It's not only about IQ or EQ. Something more is needed. What is needed is the C(2) Factor - the synergistic application of curiosity and courage. The C(2) Factor for Leadership reveals that when leaders manifest both traits, they can embrace the opportunities the future brings. Having only one of these traits without the other leaves leaders ineffectual or reckless. The C(2) Factor enables us to make tough decisions when we are inundated with data and opinions from multiple sources with different points of view. The C(2) Factor provides a compass to navigate the ever-changing social/geopolitical seas. With the C(2) Factor we can cultivate fulfilling personal lives as it enables us to experience ourselves and our relationships in meaningfully new ways. While other books have looked at curiosity and courage separately, the C(2) Factor examines how they enhance and are enhanced by each other and how both must be present for optimal performance. Beginning with ourselves and expanding to our relationships, our teams, our organizations, and to the world this book demonstrates how the C(2) Factor can be applied for superior results. To be a truly exceptional leader, to live a satisfying life, we must have profound curiosity and relentless courage. We must exercise the C(2) Factor. Without it, we run the risk of being leaders who are robotic, academic, or reckless. With the C(2) Factor we can be champions.

Book Information
ISBN 9781032080840
Author Joanne Boyd Irving, PhD
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 152g