Authentic leadership : rediscovering the secrets to creating lasting value /
By: George, Bill (William W.).
Series: Warren Bennis signature series: Publisher: San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, 2003Description: xix, 217 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.Content type: text | text | still image Media type: unmediated | unmediated Carrier type: volume | volumeISBN: 0787969133; 9780787969134:; 9780787969134; 0787975281; 9780787975289.Subject(s): Leadership | Organizational effectiveness | ManagementDDC classification: 658.4092 GEOItem type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-205) and index.
Introduction: Where have all the leaders gone? -- pt. 1: Becoming an authentic leader. Leadership is authenticity, not style ; The transformation of leaders ; Leading a balanced life -- pt. 2: Building an authentic company. Missions motivate, dollars don't ; Values don't lie ; It's the customer, stupid! ; It's not just the CEO ; Whose bottom line : customers or shareholders? -- pt. 3: In the crucible of the market. Seven deadly sins : pitfalls to growth ; Overcoming obstacles : nothing can stand in your way ; Ethical dilemmas : when in Rome, don't follow the Romans ; Innovations from the heart ; Acquisitions aren't just about money ; Shareholders come third -- pt. 4: Beyond the bottom line. Governance is governance ; Sticking your neck out ; Preparing for succession--and moving on -- Epilogue: If not me, then who? If not now, when?
Foreword / Warren Bennis -- Preface : A new generation of leaders -- Introduction : Where have all the leaders gone? -- pt. 1. Becoming an authentic leader -- 1. Leadership is authenticity, not style -- 2. The transformation of leaders -- 3. Leading a balanced life -- pt. 2. Building an authentic company -- 4. Missions motivate, dollars don't -- 5. Values don't lie -- 6. It's the customer, stupid! -- 7. It's not just the CEO -- 8. Whose bottom line : customers or shareholders? -- pt. 3. In the crucible of the market -- 9. Seven deadly sins : pitfalls to growth -- 10. Overcoming obstacles : nothing can stand in your way -- 11. Ethical dilemmas : when in Rome, don't follow the Romans -- 12. Innovations from the heart -- 13. Acquisitions aren't just about money -- 14. Shareholders come third -- pt. 4. Beyond the bottom line -- 15. Governance is governance -- 16. Sticking your neck out -- 17. Preparing for succession ... and moving on -- Epilogue : If not me, then who? If not now, when? -- Medtronic financial results -- Suggested reading -- The author -- Index.
This volume provides a framework for leaders to understand their purpose in leading. The author outlines the five qualities of a responsible leader: purpose, values, relationships, self-discipline and heart.