Description
Book SynopsisLeadership is a quality that is difficult to define. Some believe that it is innate, the gift of a selected few. Others believe that it is a skill that can be learned but don’t agree on what, exactly, should be taught.
In The Thoughtful Leader, Jim Fisher provides an invigorating, inclusive and positive framework for teaching current and aspiring leaders in all walks of life. The author has incorporated various apparently opposing leadership ideas into an integrated model. In order to successfully meet the challenges of a fast changing world, leaders can no longer choose between managing, directing or engaging. The thoughtful leader is someone who simultaneously, consistently and coherently manages, directs and engages their followers. The framework provides a way for anyone who is motivated to lead, has the courage to act and is willing to think about their actions to become more effective. Thoughtful leaders can maintain integrity in their actions and activiti
Trade Review
‘Fisher’s style is easy to read and has a flair for making complex concepts accessible to the reader. The book is versatile and appropriate for audiences in a number of contexts, from those leading organizations or departments to students of leadership in higher education settings.’ -- Sarah Elaine Eaton * Journal of Educational Thought – vol 50:01:2017 *
Table of Contents
1. Introduction 2. Leadership Models 3. The Integrative Model 4. The Hard Work of Managing 5. Leaders Provide Direction 6. Create Energy through Engagement 7. The Dynamics of Leadership 8. Leadership 360 9. Know Yourself; Understand Others 10. Final Thoughts References Acknowledgments About the Author
