The Leadership Context InventoryTM is an online survey measuring the contextual factors that significantly impact employee performance and leadership effectiveness. The validated survey, which takes just 20 min to complete, is based on the research behind the book The Contextual Leader.
The LCI provides a practical graphical and written report, empowering you to shape your context and promote performance.
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Noerby has done an extraordinary job of summarizing the research on this topic as well as tapping the wisdom of leading experts to provide a comprehensive, go-to resource for leaders at all levels. If you are preparing to lead, or care about leading more successfully, study this book carefully.
What I specifically like about The Contextual Leader is that this book actually reads as a handbook. The book also spends quite some time around culture which allows the reader to navigate in the complex world of culture & behaviour. Dr. Nørby successfully combines the theory with examples we all recognise in our organizations.
Noerby tackles one of the elephants in the room and addresses some of the key issues involved in leadership. As a social and organizational psychologist, his perspective makes complete sense. He also generously provides a map to navigate, not as a mere spectator, but as an active agent of change. A book full of detail and generosity.
The Contextual Leader is an insightful and practical guide. Noerby’s personal journey and reflections make this book both relatable and inspiring. His stories bring to life the challenges and rewards of leadership in varied settings, and his ability to distill complex ideas into actionable strategies ensures that readers can immediately apply what they’ve learned.
The Contextual Leader comes across with a clear practitioner’s focus supported by many concrete examples throughout the book. Torben writes that part of the purpose is to give people a language to address the context and its dynamics – I think the book does an excellent job of delivering on that ambition.
The relevance of influencing the context to optimize performance and engagement stands out. Not only because of the content itself, but also because of the way it is written. I could perfectly imagine Dr Noerby in front of me, explaining how to make leadership contextually effective, with the energy and passion he puts into his lectures – magnificently transferred into written language.
As the leader of a headhunting firm, I frequently discuss “cultural fit” with partners, senior staff, and clients — yet often encounter challenges due to a lack of shared language and understanding. Dr. Noerby’s framework offers us a way to bridge this gap, equipping us to better assess a leader’s background and help them navigate their transition into future roles.
Few resources provide practical answers on how context calls for different leadership approaches or how to shape the context to set your organization up for success. The book serves to change that by providing senior leaders with a handbook for mitigating and leveraging the different contextual factors we face as leaders.
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Dr. Torben Nørby, a globally recognized leadership expert and the CEO of People & Performance, has helped countless organizations drive success through contextual leadership. Dr. Nørby is a sought-after speaker and consultant, developing high-performing executive teams and leadership academies for large organizations. Learn more about his work and access exclusive resources on contextual leadership.
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