The Highflier Handbook - by Allen N Weiner (Hardcover)

About the Book

"In The Highflier Handbook, renowned executive coach and advisor, Allen N. Weiner, guides readers through the essential qualities and behaviors that distinguish outstanding performers in the workplace. The book addresses the common challenge of being overlooked for leadership roles despite competence and hard work. Through practical advice and insights drawn from nearly 50 years of experience and interviews with CEOs, Weiner provides a roadmap for professionals to enhance their communication, behavior, and overall presence to be seen as potential leaders. The author offers invaluable strategies for standing out in crowded professional environments. You'll learn how to project composure, competence, and charisma, communicate effectively, and exhibit the non-verbal cues that signal leadership potential. The book is structured around interviews with top executives, providing real-world examples of how successful leaders behave and communicate. Each chapter covers a specific trait or skill essential for leadership, from maintaining composure under pressure to demonstrating strategic thinking and providing impactful feedback"--

Book Synopsis

Master the skills to be recognized as a leader in any professional setting

In The Highflier Handbook, renowned executive coach and advisor, Allen N. Weiner, guides readers through the essential qualities and behaviors that distinguish outstanding performers in the workplace. The book addresses the common challenge of being overlooked for leadership roles despite competence and hard work. Through practical advice and insights drawn from nearly 50 years of experience and interviews with CEOs, Weiner provides a roadmap for professionals to enhance their communication, behavior, and overall presence to be seen as potential leaders.

The author offers invaluable strategies for standing out in crowded professional environments. You'll learn how to project composure, competence, and charisma, communicate effectively, and exhibit the non-verbal cues that signal leadership potential. The book is structured around interviews with top executives, providing real-world examples of how successful leaders behave and communicate. Each chapter covers a specific trait or skill essential for leadership, from maintaining composure under pressure to demonstrating strategic thinking and providing impactful feedback.

Inside the book:

• Learn key behaviors and communication techniques that signal leadership potential
• Discover practical tips from interviews with CEOs and industry leaders
• Understand the importance of non-verbal cues in conveying confidence and competence
• Gain insights into how to provide and receive feedback most effectively

The Highflier Handbook is an essential resource for professionals at all stages of their careers who aspire to leadership roles. Whether you're a new employee aiming to make a strong impression, a mid-level manager looking to advance, or an executive seeking to refine your leadership skills, this book provides the tools and insights needed to be recognized as a highflyer.

From the Back Cover

Praise for
THE HIGHFLIER HANDBOOK

"Allen's ability to blend anecdotes with research findings creates a compelling narrative that emphasizes the importance of strategic thinking. His work is a testament to the power of strategic thinking and its impact on the leader's personal and organizational success. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to develop their strategic mindset and improve their professional communication skills -- and personal brand!"
--SHOLA OYEWOLE, MBA, Vice President, Digital Innovation, UTHR

"Allen Weiner is a coach's coach. I was privileged to learn from him early in my career and I'm delighted that he continues to share his wisdom so generously. He taught me that anyone can be a highflier with the right staff officer to teach them how -- and in this book Allen does just that. His wisdom and experience are precisely what you need to elevate your career."
--LOIS P. FRANKEL, PhD, author of Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office

"Allen Weiner is a living legend among executive coaches to the world's CEOs. The Highflier Handbook translates his wisdom into concrete tips and examples you can put into practice immediately. The tips Weiner offers have been road-tested with thousands of highflier clients over the decades and are illustrated in the book with the help of interviews with top industry leaders. This book will help you establish a genuine leadership presence and become the highflier you were meant to be."
--ALEX LYON, Professor, Author, Executive Coach, and YouTube Creator

"From his days in the U.S. Navy serving on destroyers and cruisers, Allen has worked alongside some of the world's highest fliers, and his real-world experience makes him peerless in the world of executive coaching. As a leader, there is no more vital differentiator between good and great than the ability to communicate effectively. The Highflier Handbook will take readers from the skies to the stratosphere."
--ALI MOHAMADI, Vice President, Medical Affairs North America, Vertex Pharmaceuticals

"I've worked with Allen for more than 25 years in helping me develop strong executives into truly great ones. He knows leadership communications like no one else. In this book, he really brings to life what distinguishes the best of the best. Buy this book, read it, then read it again and again."
--CURT ROBERTS, President, SonderMind

About the Author

ALLEN N. WEINER, PhD, is the Managing Director and Founder of Communication Development Associates, Inc. in Los Angeles, California. He continues to serve clients globally on communication issues centered primarily on credibility and leadership. He previously authored So Smart But... How Intelligent People Lose Credibility -- and How They Can Get It Back. He is married to Carol Weiner and his son Matt is the CEO of Megafire Action.