New Book Offers Advice on LEADING ON PURPOSE

DOWNINGTOWN, Pa., Oct. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ Whether you currently lead an organization or are an emerging leader, a new book by two of Philadelphia's leading consultants delivers the welcome news: leadership skills can be learned and mastered.

In Leading on Purpose, veteran consultants Rip Tilden and Tim Thomas cut through the clutter of typical leadership advice, and effectively make the case that great leaders are not born, but made, through hard work and a passionate commitment to leadership development.

The authors lay out the eight purposeful steps to becoming The Complete Leadertargeted use of leadership style, strategy, communication, motivation, feedback, conflict resolution, execution, and change management. Tilden and Thomas draw on their decades of experience leading organizations and developing hundreds of effective leaders through coaching, teambuilding, training, and consulting.

"Great leaders have one thing in commona passion to learn and develop their leadership skills," said Thomas, co-author and partner at Downingtown-based Makarios Consulting. "Based on the thousands of hours we've spent with clients, one thing is clear: those who seek to be exemplary leaders must follow a purposeful path to develop and hone their leadership skills."

"Becoming 'The Complete Leader' takes a commitment to a lifelong journey of professional growth," explains co-author and Makarios partner Tilden. "Making that commitment pays off in organizational health, effectiveness, and great business results."

From CEOs to supervisors to middle managers, the authors assert that everyone has the ability to examine their current leadership style, learn new leadership skills, and make the commitment to continually perfect those skills.

Marshall Goldsmith, the world-renowned leadership coach and best-selling author said, "This is a great book for any leader who is committed to growing and becoming more effective every day. It is jammed with great tools and solid advice. Leading on Purpose will guide you step by step in your journey to becoming a complete leader."

Leading on Purpose is available at http://makariosconsulting.com/leading-on-purpose.

About the Authors

Timothy I. Thomas established Makarios Consulting in 2003 as a natural outgrowth of his extensive experience and educational background. Since 1998, Mr. Thomas has transformed organizations working as a leadership development trainer, executive coach, and change management expert. Known for his highly energetic and engaging facilitation style and his strong commitment to helping his clients realize their full potential, Tim has trained or coached hundreds of leaders in the art of influencing others to achieve extraordinary results in business and in life.

Rip Tilden joined Makarios Consulting as a partner in 2009, bringing with him more than 32 years of leadership experience as a senior executive in a wide range of public and private companies. He is highly regarded as an effective team builder and leader with a proven ability to lead change, grow organizations and deliver strong results in intensely competitive industries. Rip also is a project faculty member at The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he works with MBA students on international strategy and marketing projects.

Makarios Consulting LLC

Makarios Consulting is a full-service management-consulting firm.We work with business owners and entrepreneurs who want to grow their companies and execute more effectively every day. The firm's unique set of management disciplines and tools helps clients refine their business strategy, improve their operating performance, and build healthy leadership teams.Clarity and accountability provide Makarios clients with the traction to outperform their competitors every week, every month, every quarter, and every year.

Contact: Jennifer Carney
Carney Communications
jmillercarney@gmail.com
610.457-0552

SOURCE Makarios Consulting LLC

To post a comment, you must register and login.