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Informationen zum Autor Warren G. Bennis is university professor and founding chairman of the Leadership Institute at the University of Southern California. He is also chairman of the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard's Kennedy School and Distinguished Research Fellow at the Harvard Business School. He has written more than twenty-five books on leadership, change, and creative collaboration including Leaders, which was recently designated by the Financial Times as one of the top 50 business books of all time. His most recent book is Geeks & Geezers. Klappentext At a time when the business world is more frenetic and more complex than ever, two of America's foremost experts on leadership come together to discuss the vital challenges and opportunities facing every professional. By examining the styles of today's most successful leaders, Warren Bennis and Robert Townsend detail the specific traits that are essential for effective leadership. In "Reinventing Leadership, " Bennis and Townsend compare and contrast their leadership beliefs. Bennis, author of more than 18 books, including "On Becoming a Leader, " predicts an end to the military-style management of the past. He expects leaders to acknowledge and reward the accomplishments of others. Townsend, author of the #1 "New York Times" bestseller "Up the Organization, " wants to see empowered workers have fun while they overcome obstacles. His experience as CEO of Avis Rent-a-Car led him to look for unusual solutions when faced with the daunting task of reengineering a major corporation. Listen as they discuss: Finding a mentor who encourages reflective backtalk Building trust and delegating responsibility Making changes and moving away from the conventional standards of business practices The difference between managing and leading Zusammenfassung Leadership for the 21st Century The demands of today's workplace call for stronger and more inspiring leadership in order to motivate employees and to achieve the quality results for which successful organizations constantly strive. In Reinventing Leadership , Warren G. Bennis and Robert Townsend show leaders how to empower their organizations and bring the best out of each employee. Inside you will find useful leadership strategies that include: Moving away from conventional standards of business practice Building trust How to find a mentor Rewarding accomplishment These strategies will help transform leadership visions into reality and lead organizations into a future that includes increased employee satisfaction and continued economic growth. ...
