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The focus of this book is on transformational leadership, which enables an organization to achieve its full potential and to meet and exceed the expectations of its stakeholders. It provides both aspiring and incumbent organizational leaders with valuable guidance and practical insights regarding preparing for and pursuing a successful career in organizational leadership. The author provides examples of transformational leadership in a variety of contemporary organizations and considers the unique management and leadership challenges faced by contemporary leaders and their organizations. This book is a valuable preparation tool for those preparing to assume leadership roles and responsibilities, as well as an informative and useful reference/resource for professionals to consult at various points throughout their careers.
Sommario
Chapter 1: Leadership of Contemporary Organizations.- Chapter 2: Ensuring Continued Organizational Success and Survival.- Chapter 3: Understanding Stakeholder Expectations.- Chapter 4: Management Versus Leadership: Becoming a “Manager/Leader”.- Chapter 5: Management Roles and Responsibilities.- Chapter 6: Leadership Theories.- Chapter 7: Leadership Styles.- Chapter 8: Formal and Informal Leadership.- Chapter 9: Effective and Ineffective Leadership.- Chapter 10: Power and Influence.- Chapter 11: Transformational Leadership.- Chapter 12: Visionary Leadership.- Chapter 13: Situational Leadership.- Chapter 14: Motivating and Empowering Organizational Members.- Chapter 15: Developing and Mentoring Organizational Members.- Chapter 16: Leaders as Change Agents.- Chapter 17: Managing Conflict.- Chapter 18: Leading in Times of Crisis.- Chapter 19: Preparing Yourself as a Leader.- Chapter 20: Preparing Your People.- Chapter 21: Preparing Your Organization.- Chapter 22: Enhancing Your Leadership Effectiveness.
Info autore
Robert S. Fleming is Professor of Management and former Dean in the Rohrer College of Business at Rowan University (Glassboro, NJ, USA). The focus of his teaching, research, and consulting is on strategic management and enhancing organizational effectiveness. Dr. Fleming is a nationally recognized authority on crisis management, fire and emergency service administration, and business topics and is frequently called upon by print, radio, and television media sources.
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The focus of this book is on transformational leadership, which enables an organization to achieve its full potential and to meet and exceed the expectations of its stakeholders. It provides both aspiring and incumbent organizational leaders with valuable guidance and practical insights regarding preparing for and pursuing a successful career in organizational leadership. The author provides examples of transformational leadership in a variety of contemporary organizations and considers the unique management and leadership challenges faced by contemporary leaders and their organizations. This book is a valuable preparation tool for those preparing to assume leadership roles and responsibilities, as well as an informative and useful reference/resource for professionals to consult at various points throughout their careers.
