20 Essential Leadership Tools for Every Manager


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This book distills 20 powerful, time-tested leadership models into simple, actionable strategies you can use every day to enhance your effectiveness.

Whether you’re an experienced manager or just stepping into a leadership role, these tools will help you drive results, inspire your team, and navigate uncertainty with ease.

Frameworks covered in the book:

  1. Mind-boxing: Manage your time like a pro, balancing priorities and productivity.
  2. Pareto Principle: Focus on the 20% of tasks that deliver 80% of the results.
  3. SBI Model: Deliver clear, constructive feedback to improve performance.
  4. RACI Matrix: Create clarity on roles and responsibilities for effective teamwork.
  5. SMART Goals: Set focused, measurable goals that drive results.
  6. SWOT Analysis: Evaluate strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for strategic planning.
  7. 5 Whys: Uncover root causes of problems to find lasting solutions.
  8. STAR Technique: Craft compelling stories that resonate with your audience and convey your message.
  9. OODA Loop: Make faster, more informed decisions in dynamic environments.
  10. Johari Window: Enhance self-awareness and strengthen relationships within your team.
  11. Golden Circle: Inspire your team with a clear sense of vision and purpose.
  12. Porter’s Five Forces: Analyze the competitive landscape to build winning strategies.
  13. Agile Methodology: Execute with agility and responsiveness in fast-changing environments.
  14. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: Build a cohesive, high-performing team by addressing common dysfunctions.
  15. Psychological Safety: Foster an open, innovative culture where everyone feels safe to contribute.
  16. Design Thinking: Solve complex problems creatively with a human-centered approach.
  17. ADKAR Model: Lead effective change by addressing the individual elements of change management.
  18. Animals of Risk: Identify and manage risks using this intuitive, practical risk framework.
  19. Situational Leadership: Adjust your leadership style based on the needs of your team.
  20. McKinsey 9-Box Model: Assess and develop leadership potential across your organization.