Metaphors For Leading Leading By Metaphors

Author : Stefan Jung,Volker Kessler,Louise Kretzschmar,Elke Meier
Publisher : V&R Unipress
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783847009153

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Metaphors for Leading – Leading by Metaphors by Stefan Jung,Volker Kessler,Louise Kretzschmar,Elke Meier Pdf

Führung und Organisation sind komplexe Phänomene, die oftmals durch Metaphern beschrieben werden. Zunehmend interessieren sich Theorie und Praxis für ihre Verwendung. Wie sehen sich Führungskräfte selbst und wie werden sie von anderen metaphorisch beschrieben? Gängige Sprachbilder reichen vom Gärtner und Coach bis hin zum Macher oder Priester. Alle diese Bilder sollen helfen, die zugrunde liegende Sichtweise auf Führung und Organisation zu beschreiben und geben einen Einblick, wie Führung von unseren metaphorischen Weltbildern beeinflusst wird. Wenig Aufmerksamkeit erfuhren bisher kulturelle Unterschiede bei der Verwendung von Metaphern im Bereich Führung und Organisation. Wie können wir die verborgenen Metaphern, die unser Denken unterbewusst prägen, an die Oberfläche bringen? Wie können wir alte Metaphern der Führung in einer modernen und globalisierten Welt nutzen? Der vorliegende Band dokumentiert die zentralen Ergebnisse einer interdisziplinären Konferenz zu Metaphern und Führung, an der Wissenschaftler und Wissenschaftlerinnen aus Afrika, Asien, Europa und Nordamerika teilgenommen haben. Metaphors are used increasingly in leadership theory and leadership development. How do leaders view themselves and how are they seen by others in terms of metaphors? One can find a wide range described in publications and on coaching websites. They range from gardener and coach, to manager or priest. They all help describe the underlying view on leadership and give insight into how leadership is influenced by our metaphorical view of the world. However, little work has been done on describing the influence of cultural perspectives in metaphors used in the area of leadership and organisations. How can we bring to the surface the hidden metaphors that shape our thinking subconsciously? How can we utilise old metaphors of leadership in a new and globalised world? This volume documents the central results of an interdisciplinary conference on metaphors and leadership in which scientists from Africa, Asia, Europe and North America took part.

Author : Mats Alvesson,André Spicer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136889431

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Metaphors We Lead By by Mats Alvesson,André Spicer Pdf

Seeking to understand the faith we place in leadership, Metaphors We Lead By draws on a number of in-depth studies of managers trying to "do" leadership. It offers six metaphors for the leader which provide unexpected insights into how leadership does and does not work

Author : Peter Shaw
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789814928991

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The Power of Leadership Metaphors: 200 prompts to stimulate your imagination and creativity by Peter Shaw Pdf

A story or picture is worth a thousand words. A story, picture or metaphor can help us crystallise what we need to do next. A phrase such as ‘the seed has to die’ or ‘the light at the end of the tunnel’ or ‘the risk of not seeing the wood for the trees’ can sum up in a poignant way truths that we as leaders need to recognise. As we explore a metaphor, the next steps can become clearer. A metaphor can stimulate our imagination and allow us to think afresh about an issue. Reflecting on a problem using a metaphor can help us unblock our thinking and open up the possibility of new solutions. It can enable us to ‘cut to the heart of an issue’, clarify situations, provide insights or show us where we are stuck. They enable us to face the reality that we need to abandon a project, make a fresh start or change direction. Metaphors can be used in coaching conversations and lead to creative and stimulating dialogue. The metaphors featured are drawn from myriad sources. Often in the midst of a coaching conversation, a phrase comes to mind that encapsulates an idea or way forward. The memorable metaphor allows an idea to stick in the memory and be a constant reminder that there is a way forward which may be different to what we had previously anticipated. The content in this book is organised into 8 thematic sections for ease of use.

Author : Gareth Morgan
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2006-04-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781506354729

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Images of Organization by Gareth Morgan Pdf

Since its first publication over twenty years ago, Images of Organization has become a classic in the canon of management literature. The book is based on a very simple premise—that all theories of organization and management are based on implicit images or metaphors that stretch our imagination in a way that can create powerful insights, but at the risk of distortion. Gareth Morgan provides a rich and comprehensive resource for exploring the complexity of modern organizations internationally, translating leading-edge theory into leading-edge practice.

Author : Joshua D. Henson
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2020-01-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030365806

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Modern Metaphors of Christian Leadership by Joshua D. Henson Pdf

This book explores contemporary metaphors of leadership from a biblical or church historical perspective. It seeks to understand the cultural, social, and organizational metaphors from the Bible and the implications for contemporary organizations. Addressing issues such as communication, mentorship, administration, motivation, change management, education, and coaching, the authors explore concepts related to both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. This book will be a valuable addition to the leadership literature in showing how biblical leadership principles can be used in contemporary organizations.

Author : Anna Dvornikova
Publisher : Alexander Polezhaev
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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ABC for Leaders by Anna Dvornikova Pdf

ABC for Leaders describes different sides of leadership through 26 simple yet powerful metaphors represented by each letter of the English alphabet. The main idea of the book is embodied in its form and structure: big concepts like leadership can be explained in a simple way. Anna Dvornikova shares her leadership findings that she made over the course of seven years in AIESEC, an international non-for-profit organization dedicated to development of young leaders. These easy-to-capture and hands-on observations will be useful to everyone who wants to become a better leader, seeks inspiration, and works with people and ideas.

Author : Chuck J. Palus,David Magellan Horth
Publisher : Center for Creative Leadership
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2012-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781604911428

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Leadership Metaphor Explorer by Chuck J. Palus,David Magellan Horth Pdf

This publication is a comprehensive guide to complement a facilitator's use of the Leadership Metaphor Explorer tool - A dynamic, interactive tool designed to stimulate creative, insightful conversations in and among groups about leadership.

Author : Kay Fuller,Pontso Moorosi,Victoria Showunmi,Saeeda J. A. Shah
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2022-01-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889719440

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Ways of Seeing Women’s Leadership in Education: Stories, Images, Metaphors, Methods and Theories by Kay Fuller,Pontso Moorosi,Victoria Showunmi,Saeeda J. A. Shah Pdf

Author : Jacky Lumby,Fenwick W. English
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2010-08-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781412974271

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Leadership as Lunacy by Jacky Lumby,Fenwick W. English Pdf

Research has shown that metaphors inspire leaders to reflect on their mind-sets, behaviors, practices, and approaches, leading to new perspectives on their roles. Using such thought-provoking and unexpected metaphors as "leadership as war" and "leadership as lunacy," the authors draw readers through historical perspectives and cognitive possibilities that inspire, resolve, confuse, and provoke reflection on the state of leadership in education. This book examines the current discourse on educational leadership models, behaviors, and roles, and helps school and district leaders

Author : Anders Örtenblad,Kiran Trehan,Linda L. Putnam
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-07-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781506318790

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Exploring Morgan’s Metaphors by Anders Örtenblad,Kiran Trehan,Linda L. Putnam Pdf

Gareth Morgan’s monumental book, Images of Organization, revolutionized the field of organization theory. In honor of Morgan’s classic text, this edited volume, Exploring Morgan’s Metaphors: Theory, Research, and Practice in Organizational Studies (by Anders Örtenblad, Kiran Trehan, and Linda L. Putnam), illustrates how Morgan’s eight metaphors inform research, practice, and organizational intervention in a variety of contexts. Including contributions from well-known experts in their fields, specifically, Joep Cornelisen, Cliff Oswick, David Grant, and Gareth Morgan, this new text offers fresh perspectives and sets forth new metaphors for conceptualizing organizations in today’s workforce. Readers will gain insights and guidelines into the different ways that Morgan’s metaphors and metaphorical thinking can be used to better understand organizational life, as well as how to study and develop organizations.

Author : Jill A. Stoddard,Niloofar Afari
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781608825318

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The Big Book of ACT Metaphors by Jill A. Stoddard,Niloofar Afari Pdf

Metaphors and exercises play an incredibly important part in the successful delivery of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). These powerful tools go far in helping clients connect with their values and give them the motivation needed to make a real, conscious commitment to change. Unfortunately, many of the metaphors that clinicians use have become stale and ineffective. That’s why you need fresh, new resources for your professional library. In this breakthrough book, two ACT researchers provide an essential A-Z resource guide that includes tons of new metaphors and experiential exercises to help promote client acceptance, defusion from troubling thoughts, and values-based action. The book also includes scripts tailored to different client populations, and special metaphors and exercises that address unique problems that may sometimes arise in your therapy sessions. Several ACT texts and workbooks have been published for the treatment of a variety of psychological problems. However, no one resource exists where you can find an exhaustive list of metaphors and experiential exercises geared toward the six core elements of ACT. Whether you are treating a client with anxiety, depression, trauma, or an eating disorder, this book will provide you with the skills needed to improve lives, one exercise at a time. With a special foreword by ACT cofounder Steven C. Hayes, PhD, this book is a must-have for any ACT Practitioner.

Author : William Golding
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780571290581

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Lord of the Flies by William Golding Pdf

A plane crashes on a desert island and the only survivors, a group of schoolboys, assemble on the beach and wait to be rescued. By day they inhabit a land of bright fantastic birds and dark blue seas, but at night their dreams are haunted by the image of a terrifying beast. As the boys' delicate sense of order fades, so their childish dreams are transformed into something more primitive, and their behaviour starts to take on a murderous, savage significance. First published in 1954, Lord of the Flies is one of the most celebrated and widely read of modern classics. Now fully revised and updated, this educational edition includes chapter summaries, comprehension questions, discussion points, classroom activities, a biographical profile of Golding, historical context relevant to the novel and an essay on Lord of the Flies by William Golding entitled 'Fable'. Aimed at Key Stage 3 and 4 students, it also includes a section on literary theory for advanced or A-level students. The educational edition encourages original and independent thinking while guiding the student through the text - ideal for use in the classroom and at home.

Author : Alan Bleakley
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-06
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781315389431

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Thinking with Metaphors in Medicine by Alan Bleakley Pdf

Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Forewords -- Preface: forewarned -- Acknowledgements -- 1 The recovery of metaphor in medicine -- 2 Metaphors, once down and out, make a comeback -- 3 What do we know about metaphors in medicine and what are the consequences of resisting metaphor? -- 4 'Medicine as war' and other didactic metaphors -- 5 Medical metaphors as resemblances: putting aesthetics to work -- 6 Functions of resemblances in medicine: 'food for thought' -- 7 Metaphors in psychiatry: the embodied mind at its limits -- 8 Metaphors in medical education: the pedagogic imagination -- 9 Poetry, metaphor and the medical imagination -- 10 'Thinking with metaphors in medicine: the state of the art': Part I: the odyssey -- 11 'Thinking with metaphors in medicine: the state of the art': Part II: the tournament joust -- Summary -- Conclusion -- Appendix 1 -- Appendix 2 -- Appendix 3 -- Bibliography -- Index

Author : Paul Smith
Publisher : AMACOM
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780814420317

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Lead with a Story by Paul Smith Pdf

Whether you’re trying to communicate a vision, sell an idea, or inspire commitment, storytelling is a powerful business tool that can mean the difference between lackluster enthusiasm and a rallying cry. Addressing a wide variety of business challenges, including specific stories to help you overcome twenty-one difficult situations, Lead with a Story gives you theability to engage an audience the way logic and bullet points alone never could. This how-to guidebook shows readers how powerful stories can help define culture and values, engender creativity and innovation, foster collaboration, build relationships, provide coaching and feedback, and lead change. Whether in a speech or a memo, communicated to one person or a thousand, storytelling is an essential skill for today’s leaders. Many highly successful companies use storytelling as a leadership tool. At Nike, all senior executives are designated “corporate storytellers.” 3M banned bullet points years ago and replaced them with a process of writing “strategic narratives.” Procter & Gamble hired Hollywood directors to teach its executives storytelling techniques. Some forward-thinking business schools have even added storytelling courses to their management curriculum. Complete with examples from these and many other high-profile companies, Lead with a Story gives readers the guidance they need to spin a narrative to stunning effect.

Author : Jacky Lumby,Fenwick W. English
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2010-08-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781452271736

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Leadership as Lunacy by Jacky Lumby,Fenwick W. English Pdf

Using thought-provoking metaphors, this book takes an innovative look at leadership models and behaviors to help administrators reflect upon their roles and revitalize their leadership behaviors.