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Author
Publisher
Harper Business, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
x, 259 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"'The leadership industry has failed,' charges Stanford Business School professor Pfeffer in this lively critique of a professional discipline driven, according to him, not by wisdom or a desire to foster leadership, but by money. Its precepts, he writes, are 'based more on hope than reality, on wishes rather than data, on beliefs instead of science.' Pfeffer sets out to help his readers rethink leadership by focusing on the root causes of failures...
Author
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Formats
Description
Don't wait for that promotion! Start leading NOW…right where you are! What's the number one question leadership expert John C. Maxwell is asked while conducting his leadership conferences? "How can I implement what you teach when I'm not the top leader?" Is it possible to lead well when you're not the top dog? How about if the person you work for is a bad leader? The answer is a resounding yes! Welcome to The 360° Leader. People who desire to lead...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Brené Brown spent the past two decades researching the emotions that give meaning to our lives. Over the past seven years, she's found that leaders in organizations ranging from small entrepreneurial startups and family-owned businesses to nonprofits, civic organizations, and Fortune 50 companies are asking the same questions: How do you cultivate braver, more daring leaders? And how do you embed the value of courage in your culture? Dare to Lead...
Author
Publisher
Gallup Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
161 pages ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
Delves into the psychology of the entrepreneur and includes strategies and action items for building successful ventures, as well as access to an online test that measures readers' entrepreneurial potential.
Author
Language
English
Description
We've all had experience with two dramatically different types of leaders. The first type drains intelligence, energy, and capability from the people around them and always needs to be the smartest person in the room. These are the idea killers, the energy sappers, the diminishers of talent and commitment. On the other side of the spectrum are leaders who use their intelligence to amplify the smarts and capabilities of the people around them. When...
Author
Publisher
Harvard Business Review Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Edition
Updated and expanded [edition].
Physical Desc
xvi, 278 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Since its original release, The First 90 Days has become the bestselling globally acknowledged bible of leadership and career transitions. In this updated and expanded 10th anniversary edition, internationally known leadership transition expert Michael D. Watkins gives you the keys to successfully negotiating your next move-whether you're onboarding into a new company, being promoted internally, or embarking on an international assignment. In The...
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
Fully revised & updated edition.
Physical Desc
xxxi, 297 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"A revised edition of Kim Scott's perennial bestseller that created a cultural revolution and took workplaces worldwide by storm. Radical Candor is back with an all new foreword, afterword, FAQ, and radically candid performance review. From the time we learn to speak, we're told that if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. When you become a manager, it's your job to say it-and your obligation. Author Kim Scott was an executive...
Author
Publisher
Made for Success Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
278 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Leading organizations worldwide are evolving from the idea of employee engagement to that of organizational alignment. More important in todays virtual work environment, The Art of Alignment provides a roadmap to creating alignment to your mission and vision to distributed teams.
Author
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
xix, 212 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Learn how you can tackle everyday leadership challenges regardless of your title, position, or authority with this insightful resource A book about leadership for people who are not in formal or hierarchical leadership positions, Everyday People, Extraordinary Leadership provides readers with a comprehensive and practical approach to addressing leadership challenges, no matter the setting or circumstance. Esteemed scholars and sought-after consultants...
Author
Publisher
Gallup Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
435 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"While the world's workplace has been going through extraordinary historical change, the practice of management has been stuck in time for more than 30 years. The new workforce--especially younger generations--wants their work to have deep mission and purpose, and they don't want old-style command-and-control bosses. They want coaches who inspire them, communicate with them frequently and develop their strengths. Who is the most important person in...
Author
Pub. Date
2007
Edition
4th ed.
Physical Desc
xvii, 389 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
The most trusted resource on becoming a leader is now updated and revised for a new generation. This leadership classic continues to be a bestseller after three editions and twenty years in print. It is the gold standard for research-based leadership, and the premier resource on becoming a leader. This new edition, with streamlined text, more international and business examples, and a graphic redesign, is more readable and accessible than ever before....
Author
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
xxiv, 306 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
What differentiates a "star" executive from his or her peers? This is no idle question because experts like Peter Drucker, Jim Collins, and Jack Welch agree that great talent builds great companies. So, finding and assembling a critical mass of the very best people should be the first priority of every business. But how do you recognize a star? What distinguishes them? Over the years, we've heard vague answers such as, "they are people with sound...