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Informationen zum Autor John C. Knapp Ph.D. Klappentext Against the all-too-familiar backdrop of corporate malfeasance, scandal in our religious institutions, political chicanery to serve ulterior motives, and constant reminders of the corruptive influence of power, For the Common Good showcases the insights, reflections, and recommendations of some of today's most forward-thinking and inspiring leaders, applying their expertise in fields such as ecology, education, and conflict resolution. Today's challenges test leaders to their very core, and require a fundamentally new kind of leadership committed to the greater good of society. From Nobel Prize winner, John Hume, to Leader-to-Leader Institute Chair, Frances Hesselbein, Harvard University's Howard Gardner to President Jimmy Carter, the contributors argue that because individuals, institutions, and societies are now so profoundly connected and inter-related, every decision of consequence has a ripple effect. Leaders of all stripes, including corporate executives, politicians, social activists, scientists, and educators, must display courage, integrity, humility, and the wherewithal to consider the long-term impact of their decisions and actions; most importantly, they must engage in dialogue and recognize that creative solutions to complex problems require collaboration. The result is a provocative and multi-dimensional exploration of leadership in troubled and troubling times-but with a hopeful note that individuals and organizations will rise to the challenges. Zusammenfassung Argues that because individuals! institutions! and societies are so profoundly connected and inter-related! every decision of consequence has a ripple effect. This work is an exploration of leadership in troubled and troubling times. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword Jimmy Carter Introduction John C. Knapp SECTION I: THE NEW CLIMATE FOR LEADERSHIP Chapter 1 Scanning More Distant Horizons Erik R. Peterson Chapter 2 The Three Elements of Good Leadership in Rapidly Changing Times Lynn Barendsen and Howard Gardner Chapter 3 Leadership, Accountability, and the Deficit of Public Trust John C. Knapp Chapter 4 Peter Drucker's Light: Illuminating the Path for 21st-Century Leaders Frances Hesselbein SECTION II: LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES IN THE GLOBAL CONTEXT Chapter 5 Spilling Sweat, Not Blood: Leadership for a World Without Conflict John Hume Chapter 6 Lessons from Gandhi's Leadership: Wisdom for the New Millennium Arun Gandhi Chapter 7 A Better Way: Business Leadership for the Greater Good Ray C. Anderson Chapter 8 Problems of Hunger and the Global Response E.T. York SECTION III: THE PROMISE OF HIGHER EDUCATION Chapter 9 Ethical Leadership in a Global Society: ( How ) Can Universities Lead? Beheruz N. Sethna Chapter 10 Cross-Sector Collaboration in the Public Interest David J. Siegel and Michael J. Siegel Chapter 11 Global Ethical Leadership and Higher Education: "Being The Change You Wish to See" Lawrence Edward Carter Sr. Notes Index...
