Leadership: The Inner Side of Greatness, a Philosophy for Leaders

ISBN-13: 9780470913376 / Angielski / Miękka / 2002 / 396 str.

Peter Koestenbaum

Opis

It has been more than a decade since the first edition of Peter Koestenbaum's landmark book Leadership: The Inner Side of Greatness was published. Since that time world events have caused a dramatic shift in how we think about our lives and our work. Now we grapple with the fundamental questions. How can we live a courageous life and manage anxiety? Is it possible to reach greater heights of ethics and responsibility? Peter Koestenbaum, the preeminent business philosopher, has been a trusted mentor to business leaders worldwide. In this thoroughly revised edition of his classic book he shares his wisdom about the fundamental nature of leadership and shows what it takes to become an exceptional and passionate leader in today's complex world. At the very heart of the book is his Leadership Diamond model--a paradigm that challenges managers to transform their thinking and approach everything with fresh effectiveness in order to reap richer results and become great leaders.

Spis treści

Preface to the Second Edition.

Preface to the First Edition.

The Author.

Introduction The Oath of Inner Greatness: Nine Keys to Business Wisdom.

Part One The Model: What Is Inner Greatness?

1 Foundations of Leadership.

2 The Leadership Diamond: Four Strategies for Greatness.

3 Vision: Thinking Big and New.

4 Reality: Having No Illusions.

5 Ethics: Providing Service.

6 Courage: Acting with Sustained Initiative.

Part Two The Context: The Search for Greatness.

7 Confronting the Challenges.

8 Developing the Mind.

9 Implementing the Leadership Diamond.

Part Three The Real World: Leadership Strategies in Action.

10 Building Individual Skills.

11 Expanding Organizational Skills.

12 Diamond Relevance to Current Crises.

A Leadership Resource: Tips for Achieving and Sustaining Inner Greatness.

References.

Index.

O autorze

Peter Koestenbaum is the founder and chairman of Philosophy–in–Business and the Koestenbaum Institute. He has consulted on leadership, management, marketing, and strategy implementation in nearly forty countries. He is the author of Freedom and Accountability at Work and The Philosophic Consultant, both from Jossey–Bass/Pfeiffer.

Blurb

"Koestenbaum and his philosophical approach have never seemed more relevant."
Fast Company Magazine

In this thoroughly revised edition of his classic book Leadership, legendary business philosophy and thinker Peter Koestenbaum expands on his leadership theories and invites managers to break out of the ordinary managerial mind–set. He reveals how striving for greatness enables managers to focus their efforts and grasp new ideas and insights by bringing intensity and meaning to their work thereby improving their ability to achieve bottom–line results. Throughout the book, Koestenbaum demonstrates that when leaders live out their deepest and most personal commitment to excellence, they bring out what is great in others as well. Using his new intervention tools and practical techniques, readers will learn to develop long–term vision and marshal the courage to take risks and act with sustained initiative.