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The Inspirational Leader How to motivate, encourage and achieve success
Adair, John
The Inspirational Leader How to motivate, encourage and achieve success / John Adair - 1st ed. - New Delhi Kogan Page India Private Limited 2011 - vi, 150 p. ; 21 cm.
Includes index
One of the foremost thinkers on leadership. Sir John Harvey-Jones John Adair is the first professor of Leadership Studies in the world and he remains the most distinguished figures in the field. The Sunday Times Authoritative and wise. Warren Bennis, Distinquished Professor of Management, University of Southern California Positive, thought-provoking...an important step on the road to becoming a better leaders. Management Today Description : The Inspirational Leader, a classic from John Adair, reinforces his argument that leaders are not born but made. Taking the form of conversations between a young chief executive and the author, it explores the nature and practice of leadership. Each aspect of leadership is studied and discussed, so that the key skills are revealed for anyone to adopt and use to inspire and encourage others. Thought provoking and accessible, it will help you to develop the necessary charisma and qualities to be an inspiring leader. You don't have to be a particular type of person, and the valuable advice presented here can help any aspiring leader to realize their full potential and gain the competence and confidence to inspire others. Contents : Part 1: The Three Basic Approaches ??? Leadership Characteristics ??? On Enthusiasm ??? Keypoints ??? Part 2: The Authority of Knowing ??? Key Leadership Functions ??? Designated Leaders ??? Sharing Decisions ??? Keypoints ??? Part 3: Levels of Leadership ??? Practical Wisdom ??? Leaders and Managers ??? The Challenge of Change ??? People Need Leaders ??? Keypoints ??? Part 4: Giving and Receiving ??? The Importance of Being Fair ??? The Implicit Contract ??? Triangular Relations ??? What Transforms People ??? Keypoints ??? Part 5: Beyond the Call of Duty ??? On Human Nature ??? Spirit Within ??? The Uses of Spirit ??? Keypoints ??? Part 6: The Common Task ??? Service to Others ??? Three Great Values ??? A Sense of Purpose ??? On Vision ??? The Need for Challenge ??? Moral Authority
9788175545182
Management
Leadership
658.4092 / ADA
The Inspirational Leader How to motivate, encourage and achieve success / John Adair - 1st ed. - New Delhi Kogan Page India Private Limited 2011 - vi, 150 p. ; 21 cm.
Includes index
One of the foremost thinkers on leadership. Sir John Harvey-Jones John Adair is the first professor of Leadership Studies in the world and he remains the most distinguished figures in the field. The Sunday Times Authoritative and wise. Warren Bennis, Distinquished Professor of Management, University of Southern California Positive, thought-provoking...an important step on the road to becoming a better leaders. Management Today Description : The Inspirational Leader, a classic from John Adair, reinforces his argument that leaders are not born but made. Taking the form of conversations between a young chief executive and the author, it explores the nature and practice of leadership. Each aspect of leadership is studied and discussed, so that the key skills are revealed for anyone to adopt and use to inspire and encourage others. Thought provoking and accessible, it will help you to develop the necessary charisma and qualities to be an inspiring leader. You don't have to be a particular type of person, and the valuable advice presented here can help any aspiring leader to realize their full potential and gain the competence and confidence to inspire others. Contents : Part 1: The Three Basic Approaches ??? Leadership Characteristics ??? On Enthusiasm ??? Keypoints ??? Part 2: The Authority of Knowing ??? Key Leadership Functions ??? Designated Leaders ??? Sharing Decisions ??? Keypoints ??? Part 3: Levels of Leadership ??? Practical Wisdom ??? Leaders and Managers ??? The Challenge of Change ??? People Need Leaders ??? Keypoints ??? Part 4: Giving and Receiving ??? The Importance of Being Fair ??? The Implicit Contract ??? Triangular Relations ??? What Transforms People ??? Keypoints ??? Part 5: Beyond the Call of Duty ??? On Human Nature ??? Spirit Within ??? The Uses of Spirit ??? Keypoints ??? Part 6: The Common Task ??? Service to Others ??? Three Great Values ??? A Sense of Purpose ??? On Vision ??? The Need for Challenge ??? Moral Authority
9788175545182
Management
Leadership
658.4092 / ADA