Leadership

Zusatztext “Pulitzer prize-winner James MacGregor Burns introduced the concept of transformational leadership in his book Leadership . For him, it characterized the great leaders of history.” Informationen zum Autor James MacGregor Burns (1918-2014) received his doctorate in political science from Harvard. In 1971, Burns won the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award for his biography Roosevelt: Soldier of Freedom . He was a former president of the American Political Science Association, a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and served as Distinguished Leadership Scholar at the Academy of Leadership that bears his name at the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland. Klappentext Pulitzer Prize-winning historian James MacGregor Burns devoted his legendary career to the study of leadership in all its aspects—from politics to business. Leadership , Burns's pioneering study, introduces the highly influential theory of "transformational leadership," stating that the best leaders are those who inspire others to come together toward the achievement of higher aims. Featuring fascinating case studies drawn from history, Leadership is the classic text for anyone seeking to understand executive decision-making, the dynamics of influence, and moral leadership. Zusammenfassung The "seminal book on power" ( New York Times ) that "continues to dominate the field" ( Harvard Business Review )   "A landmark historian" (Jon Meacham), James MacGregor Burns, winner of both the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award, devoted his legendary career to the study of leadership in all its aspects—from politics to business. Leadership , Burns's pioneering study, introduces the highly influential theory of "transformational leadership," stating that the best leaders are those who inspire others to come together toward the achievement of higher aims. Featuring fascinating case studies drawn from history, Leadership is the classic text for anyone seeking to understand executive decision-making, the dynamics of influence, and moral leadership. ...

Product details

• Authors: James M Burns, James M. Burns, James Macgregor Burns, James Macgregor Burns
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 15.04.2010
• EAN: 9780061965579
• ISBN: 978-0-06-196557-9
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 233 mm x 24 mm
• Series: Harper Perennial Political Cla
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; HISTORY: Social History, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS: Management, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS: Leadership, SELF-HELP: Personal Growth / Happiness, SELF-HELP: Self-Management / General, SELF-HELP: Motivational & Inspirational, SELF-HELP: Creativity, POLITICAL SCIENCE: World / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS: Motivational, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS: Government & Business, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS: Skills, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS: Development / Business Development, SELF-HELP: Communication & Social Skills, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS: Women in Business