Leading for Success

Classic leadership theory is presented here in a fresh and fashionable framework in this new, practical book for managers. Written in entertaining style, securely underpinned with the most credible and extensive research, top level case studies and frank opinion from prominent business and political leaders is featured throughout. Many different specific aspects of leadership have been focused on in the past to define the concept. From character to contingency, from context to chameleonic ability, from follower to future planning, each aspect has had its own piece of the limelight and modernity moment. This book brings all of these aspects together for moot. Leadership is examined from the heart and mind of a 'great' individual to the hearts and minds of followers of all levels. Perception, process, people, profit, planning, praise, promotion all have their place in a rounded look at the whole of leadership -- not just little bits of it.

ISBN 0230537154   Pages 232 ISBN13 9780230537156 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Palgrave Macmillan   Weight (grammes) 518 Imprint Palgrave Macmillan   Published in Basingstoke Format Hardback   Height (mm) 240 Publication date 20 Aug 2008   Width (mm) 164 Library of Congress 2008029978   Spine width (mm) 18 DEWEY 658.4092   Academic level Professional / Scholarly DEWEY edition DC22

		List of figures and tables
Introduction		The seven sides of great leaders		1
Ch. 1		Being great		12
Ch. 2		Crafting the future		34
Ch. 3		Surfacing sentiments		59
Ch. 4		Finding ways through		82
Ch. 5		Engaging		121
Ch. 6		Driving for success		142
Ch. 7		Developing leaders		171
		Concluding chapter: Total leadership - forever refreshed		202
		Index		211

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