We live in extraordinary times and those call for consistently hard work, creativity, and breakthroughs. There is simply no room for complacency or doing things the same old way.
In their newest book, Ignite the Extraordinary, authors Steve Coats and Tom Heuer show you how to lead people and organizations to the frontier of sustained growth and accomplishment. They also explain why the driving forces of passion and purpose are essential to achieving a truly fulfilling career—and life. And, they offer practical advice and options on inspiring people to grow, no matter what stage they are in their careers.
Some of the fascinating topics you will encounter and learn from include the:
- Explanation of the Sustaining Growth model, moving from the trap of complacency into the realm of mastering excellence
- Discussion of the unique career phases people typically go through, and how that impacts the kind of leadership they need
- Exploration of why so many people seem to get stuck in neutral, and what it takes to move them forward
- Discovery of what it takes to persevere on the road to mastery and accomplishment
It also provides insights on one of the most important courses of action that one can take in achieving a fulfilling career – that of “Giving Back.”
Major sections of the book include:
- Part One – Growth Requires Purpose and Passion
- Part Two – The Process of Sustaining Growth
- Part Three – The Impact of Career Phases on Growth
- Part Four – Commitment to Achieving the Growth Frontier
Ignite The Extraordinary is of great value to all audiences. It helps young people finishing college and entering the workforce jumpstart their careers. For those in the workplace, it provides a pathway for building a productive and fulfilling career. And it has special appeal for those who are looking for ways to have a positive impact on the development and growth of other people – inside and outside of work. And for everyone, it illustrates how to navigate oneself and others through the constant and major disruptions of work and life. It is full of terrific examples and stories of real people who have found the way to ignite the extraordinary in themselves and others.
Ignite The Extraordinary is widely available at Amazon and a wide variety of other booksellers in soft cover and e-book options.
About the Authors
Steve Coats is the Managing Partner and owner of International Leadership Associates, with over 30 years of experience in the fields of leadership development, business strategy and growth.
Tom Heuer is currently the Richard A. Forsythe Professor in Entrepreneurship at Miami University (Ohio) and the Farmer School of Business. Prior to joining Miami, Tom was Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Innovation at Fifth Third Bank, where he was responsible for corporate/affiliate strategy, disruptive innovation and customer experience. He also was responsible for Executive Talent Development and Engagement.
