By using a research-driven model, discussing compelling cases from leading companies, and presenting seven actionable ideas to make progress, the book blends scholarly research and actionable strategies to empower readers to decide what issues to focus on and in what direction to lead.
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If you’re a leader, or aspiring to become one, I strongly recommend this book.”--Frank Sonnenberg, Award-winning author of nine books, including Managing with a Conscience and The Path to a Meaningful Life "Unlock the keys to successful ...
Author Phillip G. Clampitt (Blair Endowed Chair of Communication at the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay) addresses common communication problems experienced in organizations, including: Communicating about major changes spanning ...
With the help of real-world cases, this book enables students and managers alike to clearly view their own communication abilities, organisational dilemmas and challenges.
Real world cases and examples used throughout the book are drawn from Clampitt′s extensive organizational consulting experience and from the worlds of politics, history, science, and art.
In Transforming Leadership, James MacGregor Burns illuminates the evolution of leadership structures—from the chieftains of tribal African societies, through Europe’s absolute monarchies, to the blossoming of the Enlightenment’s ...
... respond as effectively as they can to the twists and turns of central policy — but not to take the initiative or attempt to shape the future. Many managers opt out of taking any responsibility and are content to float with the tide.
Dedicated to all those who have chosen to make a difference with their life's work, the book's introduction, The Strategic Leadership Perspective, proposes that a primary emphasis in strategic leadership...
Many business, education, and political leaders acknowledge the need for shapeshifter flexibility. Max De Pree (1995), CEO of Herman Miller, Inc., notes that leaders today need to embrace the improvisational idea of “leadership jazz,” ...
With a focus on what makes social media unique among communication platforms, this book offers practical guidance on creating, implementing, and evaluating social media strategies and tactics.