Leadership Through The Classics

Author : Gregory P Prastacos,Fuming Wang,Klas Eric Soderquist
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 570 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-02-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783642324451

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Leadership through the Classics by Gregory P Prastacos,Fuming Wang,Klas Eric Soderquist Pdf

The unforeseeably complex socio-economic and environmental challenges of the 21st century must be tackled by placing faith in the power of mankind to integrate established wisdom and new knowledge, and in our ability to collaborate for a sustainable future. Departing from this, a global 2011 conference debating papers devoted to the impact of ancient philosophy, focusing on Confucius and Aristotle, in modern leadership and management was organized by Hanban, the Athens University of Economics & Business, and the University of International Economics & Business, Beijing, China. A rich sourcebook for a broad audience, this unique volume presents the wide array of conference contributions by international thought-leaders. Departing from a foundation of general concepts of ethics and leadership the book then delves into questions about how philosophy shape emerging economic and business systems, to end with direct lessons from ancient philosophy for contemporary business challenges.

Author : J. Thomas Wren,Douglas A. Hicks,Terry L. Price
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Leadership
ISBN : 1843761513

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Traditional Classics on Leadership by J. Thomas Wren,Douglas A. Hicks,Terry L. Price Pdf

A collection of some of the most significant writings on leadership, focusing on classic discussions of issues such as the moral purpose of leadership, the nature of legitimate authority, and the role of followers.

Author : Jocelyn Davis
Publisher : Nicholas Brealey
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781857889925

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The Greats on Leadership by Jocelyn Davis Pdf

You don?t need a big title or a business degree in order to lead with impact. What you need is practical wisdom: the insight, judgment, and strength of character that all great leaders have, but that most business schools and corporate workshops don?t teach. The Greats on Leadership gets you there. Jocelyn Davis takes you on an in-depth tour of the best leadership ideas of the past 25 centuries, featuring classic authors from Plato to Winston Churchill, Shakespeare to Jane Austen, C.G. Jung to Peter Drucker, and many more. In a style both thought provoking and entertaining, she shows how -history?s great writers have always been, and still are, the real leadership gurus. Davis spells out the behaviors that distinguish true leaders from misleaders and covers 20 specific leadership topics, including: Leadership Traps (Shakespeare) Change (Machiavelli) Power (Sophocles) Dilemmas (Madison, Hamilton) Communication (Lincoln, Pericles) Personality Types (Jung) Motivation (Frankl) Judgment (Maupassant, Melville, Austen, Shaw) Character (Churchill, Plutarch, Shelley, Joyce) Each chapter begins with a synopsis of a great work by the author and then draws out the key leadership insights, weaving them together with business examples, the best contemporary research, and tools to help put it all into practice. In the last two chapters Davis presents a new way to think about leadership levels, framing them in terms of the impact you have rather than the title on your business card. Whether you?re a recent graduate or MBA searching for something more inspiring than the standard textbook, a new manager looking for something deeper than the typical how-to book, or an experienced executive seeking ideas to lift you to the next level, this remarkably readable and practical guide will set you on the road to becoming a great leader.

Author : J. Timothy McMahon
Publisher : Ingram
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Leadership
ISBN : 1577666380

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Leadership Classics by J. Timothy McMahon Pdf

Author : Peter Koestenbaum
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2002-09-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780787959562

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Leadership, New and Revised by Peter Koestenbaum Pdf

It has been more than a decade since the first edition of Peter Koestenbaum's landmark book Leadership: The Inner Side of Greatness was published. Since that time world events have caused a dramatic shift in how we think about our lives and our work. Now we grapple with the fundamental questions. How can we live a courageous life and manage anxiety? Is it possible to reach greater heights of ethics and responsibility? Peter Koestenbaum, the preeminent business philosopher, has been a trusted mentor to business leaders worldwide. In this thoroughly revised edition of his classic book he shares his wisdom about the fundamental nature of leadership and shows what it takes to become an exceptional and passionate leader in today's complex world. At the very heart of the book is his Leadership Diamond model— a paradigm that challenges managers to transform their thinking and approach everything with fresh effectiveness in order to reap richer results and become great leaders. Throughout the book, Koestenbaum encourages managers to give meaning to their lives through the quality of their work. He offers an insightful look at the characteristics great leaders have in common— vision, reality, ethics, and courage— and identifies the strategies all managers can use to achieve and sustain both personal and organizational greatness. This new edition expands on Kosetenbaum's leadership theories and is filled with updated examples-such as an analysis of the Enron scandal-that reflect the challenges of today's business environment. The book also includes a wealth of new intervention tools, techniques, and strategies, and an expanded section contains reflections on moral and cultural issues that emphasize the importance of authenticity in leadership. More than ever, Leadership: The Inner Side of Greatness is the book managers need to learn what they must be to become truly effective leaders.

Author : Charlie T. Jones
Publisher : Tremendous Life Books
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2010-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1936354012

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The Price of Leadership by Charlie T. Jones Pdf

Author : Mark Harvey
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1999-06-17
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780684859095

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The National Outdoor Leadership School's Wilderness Guide by Mark Harvey Pdf

A guide for backpackers, hikers, and other wilderness buffs offers information on equipment and techniques, search and rescue methods, cooking, and safety.

Author : Steven Snyder
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781609946463

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Leadership and the Art of Struggle by Steven Snyder Pdf

All Leaders Face Adversity. Exceptional Leaders Thrive in It. Leadership is often a struggle, and yet strong taboos keep us from talking openly and honestly about our difficulties for fear of looking weak and seeming to lack confidence. But Steven Snyder shows that this discussion is vital—adversity is precisely what unlocks our greatest potential. Using real-life stories drawn from his extensive research studying 151 diverse episodes of leadership struggle—as well as from his experiences working with Bill Gates in the early years of Microsoft and as a CEO and executive coach—Snyder shows how to navigate intense challenges to achieve personal growth and organizational success. He details strategies for embracing struggle and offers a host of unique tools and hands-on practices to help you implement them. By mastering the art of struggle, you’ll be better equipped to meet life’s challenges and focus on what matters most. “Leadership and the Art of Struggle provides you with the opportunity to learn from Snyder’s remarkable wisdom. It is a living guide that you can return to time and time again as new situations arise.” —From the foreword by Bill George, former CEO, Medtronic; Professor of Management Practice, Harvard Business School; and author of the bestselling True North “The leadership book of the year...one of the most intelligent, revealing, and practical books on the subject I have ever read. It confronts a vital truth: that challenge is the crucible for greatness and that these adversities introduce us to ourselves.” —Jim Kouzes, coauthor of the bestselling The Leadership Challenge “Steven Snyder covers all the bases from channeling your energy to managing conflict, including a great segment about overcoming your leadership blind spots...This encouraging book is a must-read!” —Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager and Great Leaders Grow “Leadership and the Art of the Struggle gives you clear and compelling advice on transforming pitfalls into possibilities.” —Jodee Kozlak, Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Target

Author : Montgomery Van van Wart,Lisa Dicke
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781315497969

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Administrative Leadership in the Public Sector by Montgomery Van van Wart,Lisa Dicke Pdf

Administrative Leadership in the Public Sector is an ideal resource for any Public Administration course involving leadership and public management. Each of the book’s nine main sections begins with introductory text by the volume’s editors, Monty Van Wart and Lisa Dicke, followed by relevant readings. The volume includes some of the most important readings on public leadership published in the last eight decades. More than just an anthology, Administrative Leadership in the Public Sector provides a unique and useful framework for understanding the vast subject of leadership.

Author : Suze Wilson
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781784716790

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Thinking Differently about Leadership by Suze Wilson Pdf

This book is a critical historical analysis of leadership thought in the Western tradition, examining Classical Greek, medieval and modern social scientific theories of leadership, focussing on the assumptions and effects which arise from these ways of understanding leadership and offering a new basis for leadership theory-building.

Author : James MacGregor Burns
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 860 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012-04-10
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781453245170

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Leadership by James MacGregor Burns Pdf

A Pulitzer Prize–winning historian examines transformational leaders from Moses to Machiavelli to Martin Luther King Jr. in this “impressive book” (The Washington Post). Historian and political scientist James MacGregor Burns has spent much of his career documenting the use and misuse of power by leaders throughout history. In this groundbreaking study, Burns examines the qualities that make certain leaders—in America and elsewhere—succeed as transformative figures. Through insightful anecdotes and historical analysis, Burns scrutinizes the charisma, vision, and persuasive power of individuals able to imbue followers with a common sense of purpose, from the founding fathers to FDR, Gandhi to Napoleon. Since its original publication in 1970, Leadership has set the standard for scholarship in the field.

Author : Frances Hesselbein
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470946237

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My Life in Leadership by Frances Hesselbein Pdf

In a clear and compelling voice, Frances Hesselbein delivers key leadership lessons. Tracing her own development as a leader, she narrates the critical moments that shaped her personally and professionally: from her childhood in Pennsylvania, to moving up from Girl Scout troop leader to Girl Scout CEO, to founding and leading the Leader to Leader Institute, to her friendships and experiences with some of the greatest leaders and thinkers of our time. Each chapter includes an inspirational story, a key lesson and how to apply it to daily life.

Author : Margaret J. Wheatley
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010-06-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781458777607

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Leadership and the New Science by Margaret J. Wheatley Pdf

A bestseller--more than 300,000 copies sold, translated into seventeen languages, and featured in the Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, Miami Herald, Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Fortune; Shows how discoveries in quantum physics, biology, and chaos theory enable us to deal successfully with change and uncertainty in our organizations and our lives; Includes a new chapter on how the new sciences can help us understand and cope with some of the major social challenges of our timesWe live in a time of chaos, rich in potential for new possibilities. A new world is being born. We need new ideas, new ways of seeing, and new relationships to help us now. New science--the new discoveries in biology, chaos theory, and quantum physics that are changing our understanding of how the world works--offers this guidance. It describes a world where chaos is natural, where order exists ''for free.'' It displays the intricate webs of cooperation that connect us. It assures us that life seeks order, but uses messes to get there.Leadership and the New Science is the bestselling, most acclaimed, and most influential guide to applying the new science to organizations and management. In it, Wheatley describes how the new science radically alters our understanding of the world, and how it can teach us to live and work well together in these chaotic times. It will teach you how to move with greater certainty and easier grace into the new forms of organizations and communities that are taking shape.

Author : Murray Hiebert,Bruce Klatt
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0071363084

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The Encyclopedia of Leadership by Murray Hiebert,Bruce Klatt Pdf

Comprehensive reference guide to over 200 of the most important business leadership principles, theories, tools, and techniques. Each entry features a brief, one-page summary of an influential theory or tool, followed by a worksheet or exercise.

Author : Brent Edwin Cusher,Mark Antonio Menaldo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1032046090

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Philosophy and Leadership by Brent Edwin Cusher,Mark Antonio Menaldo Pdf

"Today, managers, politicians, educators, and healthcare providers are highly skilled technicians who navigate modern systems. However, followers seek more than know-how; they desire moral leadership. Even leaders equipped with skills must make difficult ethical choices. This book connects philosophy to leadership by examining three representative texts from the history of philosophy: Plato's Republic, Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics, and Niccoláo Machiavelli's The Prince. The leadership ideas contained in each one of these philosopher's works were not only pioneering for their age but continue to be relevant today because they provide insight into the enduring questions of leadership. The book demonstrates the timeliness of the classical works by applying these philosophical approaches to historical and contemporary cases. This book is ideal for readers who are acquainted with philosophy and those who are uninitiated. The connections made between philosophy, leadership literature, and real-life leaders enable readers to appreciate how deeper reflection into the themes of leadership might merit scholarly attention and bear witness to the close union between the philosophy of leadership and the real world"--