Leading from the Jumpseat
Leading from the Jumpseat by Peter Docker, published by A.Z Penn on October 19, 2021, is a 240-page exploration of leadership dynamics in both business and personal contexts. Docker presents the concept of “Jumpseat Leadership,” a metaphor for empowering others to take the lead when the time is right. The book emphasizes the importance of preparing individuals to step into leadership roles, highlighting that everyone is capable of achieving extraordinary things.
In this practical guide, Docker draws on his extensive experience in the Royal Air Force and his work with businesses worldwide to provide insights into effective leadership. Readers will find discussions on key themes such as commitment, humble confidence, and belonging, which are essential for enhancing performance in various situations. The book aims to inspire individuals to embrace the inevitability of handing over control, equipping them with the tools needed to nurture future leaders and foster a collaborative environment.
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Everyone is capable of accomplishing extraordinary things. If you share this belief, then this book was written for you. In business and in life, handing over the reins to others is inevitable. Everyone will eventually leave their team, retire from being the CEO, or see their kids leave home and lead their own lives. Leading from the Jumpseat enables us to embrace this inevitability. Leading from the Jumpseat is a metaphor for how we can choose to lead. It’s about the journey we take so we can hand over control to others, who are then equipped to continue forward.
Peter Docker, co-author of Find Your Why and formerly a founding Igniter at Simon Sinek Inc., delivers the message that leadership is about lifting people up and giving them the space they need so that, when the time is right, they can take the lead.
Drawing on his 25-year career in the Royal Air Force, and over 14 years spent partnering with businesses around the world, Peter’s goal is to inspire others to Lead from the Jumpseat.
Jumpseat Leadership is a way of interacting with people that will enhance performance in any given situation – during normal business, times of crisis, and life in general. Becoming a Jumpseat Leader takes practice and this book is your practical guide to handing over control.
Commitment
* When something is important enough: Tapping into the power of drivers.
* The difference between a stand and a position, and why it matters.
* What Commitment looks like.
* Finding the signal amongst the noise.
* The role of Fear, Love and Courage.
* Hope over optimism, and the leader’s role.
Humble Confidence
* When ego gets in our way – and the source of the antidote.
* How to be significant.
* Being yourself.
* Leading when we don’t know the answer and empowering the collective genius.
Belonging
* Nurturing a sense of belonging – and why that matters.
* Responsibility over accountability.
* When the pressure is on: response over reaction.
* Handing over control at scale.
* Four Red Lights Point – when to take back control
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