No matter what your title or place on the organization chart, you have the potential to be a leader--or more precisely, the potential to exercise leadership in the moments that matter most. Leadership is not a job title or position, but rather an action. In certain moments and situations, anyone can rise to the occasion to act as a leader--gaining respect, confidence, and ultimately greater success in the organization. But how can you recognize these moments where leadership is required, and then know what to do ?Leading in Moments that Matter explains leadership moments--instances when a person must make a choice to confront unproductive behavior. The authors identify six regularly occurring moments and help you understand how to act wisely and decisively when those moments arise. Readers will learn how to: Become aware that change begins with youLeverage negative emotion wiselyAttack the idea, not the personLeverage the wisdom of pessimistsMaking and communicate tough decisionsReversing the energy of negative interactionsIt's up for debate whether anyone can be a leader. However, anyone can take advantage of opportunities to act as a leader when the time is right--and reap the rewards. Leading in Moments that Matter is a guide to exercising leadership when it matters most, boosting your personal impact and effectiveness, and making a real difference.