The truth about leadership: the no-fads, heart-of-the-matter facts you need to know

In these turbulent times when the very foundations of organizations and societies are being shaken, leaders need to move beyond the pessimistic predictions, the trendy fads, and the simplistic solutions. They need to turn to what's real and what's proven. It's vitally important to understand what the evidence tells us about how exemplary leaders get extraordinary things done. This is the imperative that best-selling, award-winning authors James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner have undertaken in their engaging, personal, and bold new book, The Truth about Leadership. In ten time-tested truths, Kouzes and Posner reveal what every leader must know, the questions they must be prepared to answer, and the real-world issues they will likely face. Truth #1: You Make a DifferenceTruth #2: Credibility Is the Foundation Truth #3: Values Drive Commitment Truth #4: Focusing on the Future Sets Leaders Apart Truth #5: You Can't Do It Alone Truth #6: Trust Rules Truth #7: Challenge Is the Crucible of Greatness Truth #8: You Either Lead by Example or You Don't Lead at All Truth #9: The Best Leaders Are the Best Learners Truth #10: Leadership Is an Affair of the Heart.

• ISBN: 978-0-470-63354-0
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 224
• Fecha Publicación: 25/08/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés