Growing Leaders

A Definitive Guide

Vidusha Nathavitharana

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Evolve Global Publishing
17 July 2024

Management & management techniques; Management: leadership & motivation; Non-profitmaking organisations

Growing Leaders: A Definitive Guide by Vidusha Nathavitharana

Unlock the secrets to cultivating exceptional leadership with Growing Leaders: A Definitive Guide. In a world where effective leadership is more critical than ever, Vidusha Nathavitharana offers a groundbreaking approach to developing future leaders, drawing parallels between leadership and traditional farming practices.

This comprehensive guide is designed for anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills or cultivate leadership within their organization. Through four distinct phases-Preparing the Soil, Planting, Nurturing and Watching Over, and Harvesting-Vidusha provides actionable insights, practical tips, and real-world examples that demonstrate how to grow leaders organically.

Learn how to:

Prepare the Soil: Create the ideal environment for leadership development by fostering the right mindset, frameworks, and resources. Plant the Seeds: Identify and nurture individuals with the potential to lead, ensuring they have the support and guidance needed to thrive. Nurture and Watch Over: Invest in various forms of leadership development, including training, mentorship, and real-world experiences. Harvest: Manage leadership careers with a focus on succession planning, retention, and long-term growth.

Drawing from his extensive experience in helping organizations in Sri Lanka and beyond, Vidusha's methods are proven, practical, and adaptable to any organizational culture. With a focus on the holistic growth of leaders, this book emphasizes the importance of personalized attention, integrated development initiatives, and the long-term investment in people.

Endorsed by industry experts and filled with compelling stories and case studies, Growing Leaders: A Definitive Guide is your essential resource for building a pipeline of strong, capable leaders who can navigate the complexities of today's business world. Whether you're an aspiring leader, an HR professional, or a senior executive, this book will equip you with the tools and strategies you need to cultivate a thriving leadership culture.

By: Vidusha Nathavitharana
Imprint: Evolve Global Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 549g
ISBN: 9781923223301
ISBN 10: 1923223305
Pages: 284
Publication Date: 17 July 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Vidusha Nathavitharana is a distinguished HR Consultant and Leadership Trainer based in Sri Lanka. With over two decades of experience, Vidusha has conducted training and consulting assignments in person across 15 countries and online with participants from over 30 countries. His pioneering work includes creating a framework to assess validated ROI after training, linking Leadership Training and ROI, which earned him a place on the TedX Colombo stage.Vidusha has received numerous accolades for his contributions to leadership, including being named one of the Top 50 Leadership Thought Leaders in Global Gurus and one of the Top 30 Global Thought Leaders in Management and Leadership by Thinkers 360. He is also the author of over 70 self-published books, all available for free on www.booksbyv.com, honoring a commitment to his father to not profit from his writings. All proceeds from his books go directly to charity.As one of the founding directors of Chrysalis, a social enterprise and CARE affiliate, Vidusha works to empower women and youth and foster micro-entrepreneurs across Sri Lanka. He previously headed the HR and HRD functions for the local arm of a Fortune 500 company, becoming the youngest Head of HR for the group to date. His innovative HR practices have earned several national accolades, including the National Safety Awards and the National Energy Saving Award.Vidusha holds a Bachelor's in Business from the University of Lincoln (UK), an MA in Leading Innovation and Change from the University of York, St. John (UK), an MBA from the University of Wales Trinity St. David, and an MA in HR from the University of Northampton. He is currently pursuing a PhD, researching the role of power in the emergence of Collective Leadership.Residing in Kandy, Vidusha enjoys a life away from the hustle, spending quality time with his family. He is an adventurer at heart, having climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro with his teenage son and paddled most rivers across the island. Vidusha also writes poems and short stories in Sinhala, his native language.