Building Leadership Character
Autor Amy Newmanen Limba Engleză Paperback – 25 iun 2018
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781544307855
ISBN-10: 1544307853
Pagini: 288
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 17 mm
Greutate: 0.41 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Sage Publications, Inc
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States
ISBN-10: 1544307853
Pagini: 288
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 17 mm
Greutate: 0.41 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Sage Publications, Inc
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States
Recenzii
“Amy Newman provides practical insight into the role of character in communications and reveals how understanding character can enable leaders to more effectively manage the many situations that stress-test character. Character is about who we are. It is something that develops every day (for better or worse) and with this book, leaders can be more conscious about what leader character is and how to build it.”
“At a time when ‘character’ is often thought of as something you either have or you don’t, Amy Newman stresses that it can and must be developed through reflection and practice. Readers will come away with motivation, examples and tools!”
“Developing character is messy business, which is why it’s too often ignored. Building Leadership Character tackles this difficult topic through clear examples and engaging discussion that stimulates thought-provoking questions about leadership, communication, and the choices leaders make.”
“This accessible, highly-readable book draws on contemporary business examples to highlight the importance of several aspects of leadership character. Each chapter provides a focus on a particular trait or attribute, backed up by relevant literature, examples, and a compelling case study.”
“An excellent complementary textbook, focused on the set of virtues everyone involved in business needs to cultivate to make for truly human, giving, socially responsible business. I would recommend this textbook without hesitation as a required complementary reading for introductory courses in business management, organizational behavior and theory, management theory, marketing, management communication, and business ethics, among others.”
“This book breaks down the specific components of Leadership Character, connects each component to leadership communications, illustrates those components with real-world examples, and offers a series of exercises to help reinforce the lessons.”
“This text will help to actualize the changeable core dimensions of leadership character to achieve greater emotional intelligence in our students.”
“This is a leadership text that utilizes real-world examples and case studies to showcase the value of ethical leadership (character leadership) through a storyteller’s lens.”
“This well-organized book that explains leaders’ character building issues using many relevant cases/stories.”
“A text dealing with the importance of character to the role of leader.”
“I believe this book would be a very good fit for a graduate level ethical leadership course.”
“This text would be great in an MBA course once basic core knowledge is understood. I would recommend this book if your class is smaller and you are able to have discussions regarding these topics. This text could be used as supplemental material in a higher-level leadership course to bring in practical examples.”
“A practice-based book focused on leadership character.”
“A book that takes recent examples from organizations and examines how leaders leveraged or missed opportunities to demonstrate key characteristics that make a leader great.”
“I would describe it as a strong, leadership behavior based case study tool to enhance the leadership exploration….”
“As you are aware, there has been a lucrative market for books and manuals on to fulfil the demands of organizations, and training and academic institutions. To get to the ‘jewel’, sometimes requires that you wade through a lot of mediocre ones. This notwithstanding, there are some excellent recent books on leadership and I believe this book falls into that category.”
“At a time when ‘character’ is often thought of as something you either have or you don’t, Amy Newman stresses that it can and must be developed through reflection and practice. Readers will come away with motivation, examples and tools!”
“Developing character is messy business, which is why it’s too often ignored. Building Leadership Character tackles this difficult topic through clear examples and engaging discussion that stimulates thought-provoking questions about leadership, communication, and the choices leaders make.”
“This accessible, highly-readable book draws on contemporary business examples to highlight the importance of several aspects of leadership character. Each chapter provides a focus on a particular trait or attribute, backed up by relevant literature, examples, and a compelling case study.”
“An excellent complementary textbook, focused on the set of virtues everyone involved in business needs to cultivate to make for truly human, giving, socially responsible business. I would recommend this textbook without hesitation as a required complementary reading for introductory courses in business management, organizational behavior and theory, management theory, marketing, management communication, and business ethics, among others.”
“This book breaks down the specific components of Leadership Character, connects each component to leadership communications, illustrates those components with real-world examples, and offers a series of exercises to help reinforce the lessons.”
“This text will help to actualize the changeable core dimensions of leadership character to achieve greater emotional intelligence in our students.”
“This is a leadership text that utilizes real-world examples and case studies to showcase the value of ethical leadership (character leadership) through a storyteller’s lens.”
“This well-organized book that explains leaders’ character building issues using many relevant cases/stories.”
“A text dealing with the importance of character to the role of leader.”
“I believe this book would be a very good fit for a graduate level ethical leadership course.”
“This text would be great in an MBA course once basic core knowledge is understood. I would recommend this book if your class is smaller and you are able to have discussions regarding these topics. This text could be used as supplemental material in a higher-level leadership course to bring in practical examples.”
“A practice-based book focused on leadership character.”
“A book that takes recent examples from organizations and examines how leaders leveraged or missed opportunities to demonstrate key characteristics that make a leader great.”
“I would describe it as a strong, leadership behavior based case study tool to enhance the leadership exploration….”
“As you are aware, there has been a lucrative market for books and manuals on to fulfil the demands of organizations, and training and academic institutions. To get to the ‘jewel’, sometimes requires that you wade through a lot of mediocre ones. This notwithstanding, there are some excellent recent books on leadership and I believe this book falls into that category.”
Cuprins
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1. Leadership Character in Context
Chapter Overview
Leaders Choose Character
Leadership Theories Have Evolved
Dimensions Focus Our Efforts to Develop Character
Leadership Character Has Organizational and Personal Benefits
Judgment Contributes to Ethical Decision Making
Corporate Failures Teach Us About Character—and About Ourselves
Learning From Corporate Failures
Respecting and Learning From Failure
Summary
Exercises
Chapter 2. Learning Character Lessons From Failure
Chapter Overview
Failure Is Critical to Success
People Fear Failure Because of the Pain
Learning From Failure Builds Character
Leaders Adopt a Learning Orientation
Forward-Looking Organizations Value Failure
Self-Reflection Helps Us Learn From Failure
Reflection Prepares Us Intellectually
Practicing Mindfulness Prepares Us Emotionally
Taking Care of Our Bodies Prepares Us Physically
Summary
Exercises
Chapter 3. Vulnerability: Risking Exposure
Chapter Overview
Volkswagen’s “Clean Diesel” Dupes Customers
Vulnerability Means Risking Exposure
Vulnerability Builds Connection
Apologizing Is Good for Business
Connection Is Built or Destroyed on Social Media
Summary
Exercises
Chapter 4. Authenticity: Living as Yourself
Chapter Overview
General Motors Delays Recalls
Authentic Leaders Are True to Themselves
Authenticity Doesn’t Mean Being Rigid or Morally Correct
Authentic Leaders Bring Their Whole Selves to Work
Self-Awareness and Self-Acceptance Help Us Feel Comfortable in Our Own Skin
We Want to Connect With Real People on Social Media
Summary
Exercises
Chapter 5. Integrity: Being Consistent and Whole
Chapter Overview
FIFA Leaders Disappoint Athletes and Fans Around the World
Leaders of Integrity Are Consistent and Whole
Behavioral Integrity Is Good for Business
Trust in Organizations Is Eroding
Leaders Who Model Integrity, Trust, and Transparency Cultivate Trust
Leaders With Integrity Tell the Truth
Investors Seek and Demonstrate Integrity
Summary
Exercises
Chapter 6. Accountability: Responding to Others
Chapter Overview
Wells Fargo Sets Unrealistic Sales Goals for Employees
Responsibility and Accountability Definitions Are Complementary
Leaders Avoid Accountability by Shifting Blame
Incentives and Regulations Ensure Some Accountability
Leaders Foster a Culture of Accountability
Accountable Leaders Admit and Forgive Mistakes
External Leaders Step in When Boards Fail
Whistleblowers Demand Accountability
Companies Improve Their Accountability
Summary
Exercises
Chapter 7. Courage: Standing Up
Chapter Overview
Samsung Botches a Recall
Courageous Leaders Fight for Worthy Goals
Taking Measured Risks Improves Outcomes
Courage Means Facing Our Fears
Public, Unpopular Decisions Take Courage
Courageous Leaders Tackle Different Conversations
Radical Candor and Radical Transparency Are Two Ways Leaders Demonstrate Courage
Self-Righteousness Needs to Be Controlled
Summary
Exercises
Chapter 8. Humility: Learning From Others
Chapter Overview
Constituencies Question Uber’s Ethics
Humble Leaders Recognize Their Own Limitations
Humility as a Management Strength
Humble Leaders Make Space for Others
Assessments Teach Us About Humility
Leading With Humility Requires Perspective
Humble Leaders Seek Feedback
Curiosity Is Associated With Intellectual Humility
Two Chefs Illustrate Humility
Summary
Exercises
Chapter 9. Compassion: Caring for Others and Ourselves
Chapter Overview
SeaWorld Fails to Respond to the Movie Blackfish
Compassion Alleviates Suffering
Responding With Compassion Involves Four Steps
Compassion Benefits People and Organizations
Compassionate Leaders Respond With Small Gestures, Comfort, and Empathy
Communication About a Suicide Offers a Model of Compassion
Self-Compassion and Gratitude Ease Suffering
Summary
Exercises
Summary
Notes
Company Index
Subject Index
About the Author
Introduction
Chapter 1. Leadership Character in Context
Chapter Overview
Leaders Choose Character
Leadership Theories Have Evolved
Dimensions Focus Our Efforts to Develop Character
Leadership Character Has Organizational and Personal Benefits
Judgment Contributes to Ethical Decision Making
Corporate Failures Teach Us About Character—and About Ourselves
Learning From Corporate Failures
Respecting and Learning From Failure
Summary
Exercises
Chapter 2. Learning Character Lessons From Failure
Chapter Overview
Failure Is Critical to Success
People Fear Failure Because of the Pain
Learning From Failure Builds Character
Leaders Adopt a Learning Orientation
Forward-Looking Organizations Value Failure
Self-Reflection Helps Us Learn From Failure
Reflection Prepares Us Intellectually
Practicing Mindfulness Prepares Us Emotionally
Taking Care of Our Bodies Prepares Us Physically
Summary
Exercises
Chapter 3. Vulnerability: Risking Exposure
Chapter Overview
Volkswagen’s “Clean Diesel” Dupes Customers
Vulnerability Means Risking Exposure
Vulnerability Builds Connection
Apologizing Is Good for Business
Connection Is Built or Destroyed on Social Media
Summary
Exercises
Chapter 4. Authenticity: Living as Yourself
Chapter Overview
General Motors Delays Recalls
Authentic Leaders Are True to Themselves
Authenticity Doesn’t Mean Being Rigid or Morally Correct
Authentic Leaders Bring Their Whole Selves to Work
Self-Awareness and Self-Acceptance Help Us Feel Comfortable in Our Own Skin
We Want to Connect With Real People on Social Media
Summary
Exercises
Chapter 5. Integrity: Being Consistent and Whole
Chapter Overview
FIFA Leaders Disappoint Athletes and Fans Around the World
Leaders of Integrity Are Consistent and Whole
Behavioral Integrity Is Good for Business
Trust in Organizations Is Eroding
Leaders Who Model Integrity, Trust, and Transparency Cultivate Trust
Leaders With Integrity Tell the Truth
Investors Seek and Demonstrate Integrity
Summary
Exercises
Chapter 6. Accountability: Responding to Others
Chapter Overview
Wells Fargo Sets Unrealistic Sales Goals for Employees
Responsibility and Accountability Definitions Are Complementary
Leaders Avoid Accountability by Shifting Blame
Incentives and Regulations Ensure Some Accountability
Leaders Foster a Culture of Accountability
Accountable Leaders Admit and Forgive Mistakes
External Leaders Step in When Boards Fail
Whistleblowers Demand Accountability
Companies Improve Their Accountability
Summary
Exercises
Chapter 7. Courage: Standing Up
Chapter Overview
Samsung Botches a Recall
Courageous Leaders Fight for Worthy Goals
Taking Measured Risks Improves Outcomes
Courage Means Facing Our Fears
Public, Unpopular Decisions Take Courage
Courageous Leaders Tackle Different Conversations
Radical Candor and Radical Transparency Are Two Ways Leaders Demonstrate Courage
Self-Righteousness Needs to Be Controlled
Summary
Exercises
Chapter 8. Humility: Learning From Others
Chapter Overview
Constituencies Question Uber’s Ethics
Humble Leaders Recognize Their Own Limitations
Humility as a Management Strength
Humble Leaders Make Space for Others
Assessments Teach Us About Humility
Leading With Humility Requires Perspective
Humble Leaders Seek Feedback
Curiosity Is Associated With Intellectual Humility
Two Chefs Illustrate Humility
Summary
Exercises
Chapter 9. Compassion: Caring for Others and Ourselves
Chapter Overview
SeaWorld Fails to Respond to the Movie Blackfish
Compassion Alleviates Suffering
Responding With Compassion Involves Four Steps
Compassion Benefits People and Organizations
Compassionate Leaders Respond With Small Gestures, Comfort, and Empathy
Communication About a Suicide Offers a Model of Compassion
Self-Compassion and Gratitude Ease Suffering
Summary
Exercises
Summary
Notes
Company Index
Subject Index
About the Author
Descriere
Using a storytelling approach and real-world cases to explore different dimensions of leadership character, this text encourages the reader to think critically, helping them to develop their character, emotional intelligence and leadership skills.