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Book SynopsisDistilling the wisdom of the past with an eye toward the future, Great Leadership cuts through the complexity of leading organizations, operations, and people to make leadership development manageable and greatness attainable.
Trade ReviewCombines profound insight with a practical and usable framework to exercise great leadership and, in doing so, fills a void in the literature on leadership. I highly recommend this wonderful book. -- The Honorable Jack Kemp, Former U.S. Congressman, Cabinet Secretary, and Vice Presidential Candidate
A great book for people who want to give serious thought to the application of great leadership. It is for those who are looking for more than superfi cial answers and who are willing to embrace the importance of both character and competence—the two themes around which the book is structured. -- John A. Kaneb, Chairman, Gulf Oil Company; President, Catamount Companies; Partner, Boston Red Sox Baseball Franchise; Trustee, University of Notre Dame
Meets current needs of leaders in a way I have not seen anywhere else, providing practical, innovative direction for both novice and expert leaders. The stories of great leaders are inspiring, challenging today’s CEOs to rise above mediocrity. -- Dr. Kathy R. Hopkins, CEO, The National Institute for Learning Disabilities
Table of ContentsThe Foundations for Great Leadership; The Importance of a Leadership Framework; The Source of Our Confusion; The Complete Picture on Leadership; Character in Leadership; The Soul of the Leader; The Heart and Mind of the Leader; Competence in Leadership; The Three Dimensions of Leadership; The Mystery of Organizations; The Practice of Organizational Leadership; The Practice of Operational Leadership; The Practice of People Leadership; Your Leadership Development Curriculum.
