Leadership & Quest for Integri
What distinguishes leaders from ordinary managers? The authors present three distinct philosophies of leadership--political, directive, & values-driven--advocating each in turn to challenge the reader's own assumptions. Through extensive interviews with executives, the authors show how leaders who hold certain prejudices or predispositions can resolve classic managerial dilemmas.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0875842003
ISBN13:9780875842004
Release Date:January 1989
Publisher:Harvard Business Review Press
Length:222 Pages
Weight:1.25 lbs.
Customer Reviews
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Lessons for the Aspiring Manager
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Although this book was originally published in 1989, its lessons are equally applicable to the modern-day business world.In my mind, three principles stood out:1) The importance of clear and concise communication to subordinates2) The importance of being unconstrained by rigid rules and organizational norms, in preference of overriding principles and prejudices3) The importance of leading for the long-term, rather than being motivated by short-term gain
Leaders pay attention to this book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Literary teaching how to deal with human trends and desires, this books brings one of the most important perspective to those who are facing,or just about to face, a leadership position: What makes people happy, and as a consequence more productive in their work, achiving above average results.
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