Nelson's Way: Leadership Lessons from the Great Commander

ISBN-13: 9781857883718 / Angielski / Miękka / 2005 / 228 str.

Stephanie Jones; Jonathan Gosling

Opis

Vice-Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson has long been celebrated as a daring and effective leader. His dynamic approach to leadership has now been translated into timeless and practical insights for today's managers. Nelson's Way: Leadership Lessons from the Great Commander by Stephanie Jones and Jonathan Gosling, brings The Nelson Touch of vision, courage, inspiration, teamwork, and guidance to a new generation. Jones and Gosling explain how Nelson embodied the characteristics of a successful leader. The authors also examine Nelson's heroic exploits and legendary leadership skills, all set against the backdrop of the high seas. As a unique and complex hero who always remained visible by bravely leading others, Nelson took risks, made personal sacrifices, and ultimately achieved glory.

O autorze

Jonathan Gosling is the Director of the Centre for Leadership Studies of the University of Exeter. Previously Director of the Strategic Leaders' Unit at Lancaster University and of the International Masters in Practising Management, Jonathan's research focuses on leadership and ethics in current strategic change, and on contemporary innovations in leadership development. Stephanie Jones studied maritime history and has lectured at the London School of Economics. After an international career in management consulting she currently lectures in leadership to students and executives and is a professor at Maastricht School of Management. She has published over 20 books on business and management techniques.