“This book really tries to get to the bottom of what it’s all about, including a bit of theory and a lot of practical tips, as well as uplifting quotes to remind you that you’re not the only person out there that finds being a manager difficult.” IET Engineering Management

“This…is a must for those responsible for the challenging task of motivating others in the work place…Definitely a title worth taking a peek at.” Niche Personal Loans

“Well-known author and leadership guru, John Adair, argues that it is only by understanding the needs that drive motivation that you can really inspire your colleagues.” Professional Manager

What motivates people is an important consideration for captains of industry, commerce and the public sector – in fact anyone who works with other people – since people are central to the success of organizations.

Leadership and Motivation explores the subject in depth. John Adair reassesses the theories of Herzberg and Maslow – still the major contributors to our understanding of motivation – in the context of Action-Centred Leadership – the concept pioneered and developed by the author.

Central to the book are the Fifty-Fifty Rule and the Eight Key Principles of Motivating Others. With the Fifty-Fifty Rule, Adair states that half of a person’s motivation comes from within and half is due to their environment – especially the leadership they encounter there.

ISBN: 9780749447984
Hardback | 160 pages | November 2006

“How to create an innovative environment through which creative ideas can be born and nourished.” Publishing News

“Looks at the links between leadership, creativity and change. He delves deeply into case studies of big multi-nationals to explore their stories.” IET Engineering Management

Innovate or stagnate: that is the stark challenge facing all businesses today. Creating an innovative climate is essential for positive organizational change and this throws up a need for leaders who can bring about this change. Adair looks at the links between leadership, creativity and change. Leadership for Innovation will help leaders of all types to meet the challenge of innovation, and achieve profitable growth through team creativity.

Using case studies of Google, Honda and 3M, he covers topics such as the characteristics of innovators, organizing for team creativity, the expectations of creative people, creative leadership, managing the criticism of ideas and overcoming resistance to change.

ISBN: 9780749448004
Hardback | 176 pages | February 2007

The importance of creative thinking cannot be overemphasized. Developing the ability to come up with new ideas can help businesses gain a competitive advantage over their rivals and can also be rewarding for the individual. The Art of Creative Thinking shows you practical ways to become a more creative thinker.

Each succinct chapter is built around one core idea, which is then developed and illustrated. The Art of Creative Thinking shows you how to:
• Develop your understanding of the creative process
• Overcome barriers to creating new ideas
• Broaden your vision
• Build on new ideas
• Develop a creative attitude
• Become more confident as a creative thinker

ISBN 13: 978 0 7494 4799 1
Hardback | 160 pages | May 2007