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Zusatztext John Adair takes us on an evocative journey from the origins of leadership thought . to reflections on practical wisdom and judgment. In doing so, he achieves his humble aim of sowing within us the seeds of inspiration. Informationen zum Autor John Adair is one of the world’s leading authorities on leadership and leadership development. He is a teacher of leadership and an author of 50 books, which have been translated into 18 languages. Since 2006, he has been Honorary Professor of Leadership at the China Executive Leadership Academy in Shanghai. In 2009, he was appointed Chair of Leadership Studies at the United Nations Staff College in Turin. Klappentext In a dynamic book sector such as "Leadership," it's easy to lose sight of the basics--the timeless concepts that continue to underpin much of the new thinking on the behavior of leaders. One of the UK's best-known business thinkers, John Adair has distilled his experience into 20 key concepts, including: · The art of sharing decisions; · Integrity; · Warmth and humanity; · Critical testing; and · Practical wisdom. For anyone seeking a deeper knowledge of the theories and issues surrounding leadership as a management function, Lessons in Leadership is a series of reflections on the fundamentals of leadership, all designed to challenge and inspire the reader. In the midst of current global concerns about the quality of leadership, the book is both a practical handbook and also a contribution to the ongoing debate about what kind of leadership we should be encouraging in today's volatile and uncertain world. Leadership and change go hand in hand--but during times of change, the basic building blocks of leadership remain the same. Regardless of the size of the team to be led--whether it is five or 5,000-- Lessons in Leadership offers guidance, inspiration, reassurance, and insight. Vorwort The fundamental concepts of leadership that will guide, inspire and reassure aspiring or established leaders. Zusammenfassung The fundamental concepts of leadership that will guide, inspire and reassure aspiring or established leaders. Designed to challenge and inspire anyone who is seeking a deeper understanding of management, Lessons in Leadership provides a series of reflections on the very fundamentals of leadership as a management function.In the midst of current global concerns about the quality of leadership, this book is both a practical handbook and a vital contribution to the ongoing debate about what kind of leadership we should be encouraging in today's volatile and uncertain world.Sometimes it's easy to lose sight of the basics in this dynamic sector. To help steer both current and future leaders to greatness, John Adair has distilled his vast experience into 12 key guiding concepts, including: · Leading from the front; · Integrity;· The strategic leader;· Warmth and humanity; and · Sharing dangers and hardships.Leadership and change go hand in hand - but even during times of change, the basic building blocks of leadership remain the same. Lessons in Leadership is the first book in the John Adair Masterclass Series, and it offers guidance, inspiration, reassurance and insight for anyone who is expected to lead or who wants to refresh and sharpen their current leadership practices. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1 First thoughts 2 Leading from the Front 3 Sharing dangers and hardships 4 Discovering the Three-Circles model 5 The role of leader 6 A general framework 7 Enthusiasm 8 Integrity 9 Tough and demanding but fair 10 Warmth and humanity 11 Humility 12 The strategic leader 13 Practical Wisdom 14 What the leader believes and hopes Conclusion ...
