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What are the skills necessary for effective leadership? How can we learn to lead toward a better tomorrow? For six decades, the captains of Star Trek have demonstrated the potential for leaders to leverage reason and compassion in the service of others. Grounded in science yet focused on practical application, this book uses case studies from more than 40 episodes and films to explore how Captains Archer, Burnham, Pike, Kirk, Picard, Sisko, and Janeway relied upon the basic leadership skills of communication, patience, and relationship to navigate the most challenging of events.
This work lays out how leaders can leverage reason and compassion to create organizational cultures in which everyone has a place at the table. Whether you are a professional or a student of business, academics, schools, or government, Star Trek is more relevant than ever to the leaders of today to boldly go.
List of contents
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments deleteix
Foreword by Aaron J. Waltke
Prologue
Chapter
Basic Leadership Skills
Chapter
Archer: Adolescent Explorer
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Burnham: Rapid Adapter
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Pike: Reluctant Warrior
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Kirk: Charismatic Cowboy
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Picard: Diplomatic Scholar
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Sisko: Ethical Realist
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Janeway: Tireless Thinker
Epilogue
References
Index
About the author
Jason A. Kaufman is a professor of educational leadership and director of the institutional review board at Minnesota State University, Mankato and a licensed psychologist. His research explores how nature-based and mind-body interventions can promote human functioning and academic success.Aaron M. Peterson is an active researcher and former assistant professor of educational leadership at Minnesota State University-Moorhead. His research explores conflict engagement best practices for higher educational leaders, students, and also the private sector.
Summary
Written for both professionals and curious readers alike, this work navigates how leaders can leverage reason and compassion to create organizational cultures in which everyone has a place at the table.
