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Anglický jazyk
Leading with Character
Autor: John J. Sosik
What kind of character strengths must leaders develop in themselves and others to create and sustain extraordinary organizational growth
and performance? The author, John J. Sosik, answers this question by reviewing what is known about the...
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What kind of character strengths must leaders develop in themselves and others to create and sustain extraordinary organizational growth
and performance? The author, John J. Sosik, answers this question by reviewing what is known about the connection between authentic
transformational leadership and positive psychology. He summarizes a wealth of leadership knowledge in a unique collection of captivating
stories about 25 famous leaders from business, history and pop culture: Condoleezza Rice, John F. Kennedy, Maya Angelou, Bill Gates,
Brian Wilson, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr., Joe Namath, Pat Tillman, Mother Teresa, Lady Diana, Pope John Paul II, Shirley Chisholm,
Governor James Hunt, Andy Griffith, Margaret Thatcher, Oprah Winfrey, Nelson Mandela, Warren Buffet, Andy Grove, Eleanor
Roosevelt, Herb Kelleher, Anita Roddick, Johnny Cash, and Fred Rogers.
What do these leaders have in common? Each possesses virtues of wisdom, courage, humanity, justice, temperance, and transcendence and
their associated character strengths that form the foundation of their outstanding leadership. Besides generating astonishing results for their
organizations, these leaders reaped numerous physical, mental, social and spiritual benefits from their strong character. Their stories teach
readers leadership principles that they too can apply to achieve sustainable growth and excellence. The author includes dozens of
interesting examples, vivid anecdotes, and clear guidelines to offer readers an in-depth look at how character and virtue forms the moral
fiber of authentic transformational leadership. Individuals currently in leadership positions as well as aspiring leaders will find the book's
conversational style, fascinating stories, and practical guidelines both useful and inspiring.
- Vydavateľstvo: Information Age Publishing
- Rok vydania: 2006
- Formát: Hardback
- Rozmer: 240 x 161 mm
- Jazyk: Anglický jazyk
- ISBN: 9781593115425
