Opis: Applied Leadership Development - Leanne Atwater, Albert Bolea

Intended for courses on leadership, practicing managers, consultants, and practitioners, this approachable guide teaches readers about how to become a leader. By blending the real-world insights of business executive Al Bolea with tested research findings provided by leadership scholar Leanne Atwater, it effectively bridges theory and practice to outline powerful leadership behaviors. Based on Bolea's original "J-Curve" model of leadership, the authors identify and describe nine essential elements for leadership mastery, including skills such as setting direction, creating key proceses, and nurturing behaviors. Each chapter pairs concrete narratives with succinct research synopses to show how to expand the potential of people and organizations. A unique, experiential text, Applied Leadership Development engages students with self-reflection and self-assessment exercises, and encourages them in their own development as future leaders. Al Bolea and Leanne Atwater have distilled the essence of leadership and answer questions that aspiring leaders ask. This is among the most valuable and insightful books on leadership I have seen, one that works well at the intersection of theory and practical leadership. A very worthy read. -- Governor Sean Parnell - Alaska Al and Leanne's experiences and teachings in Applied Leadership Development drive home the message of what we take on in our roles as leaders. Leadership is about courage, accountability and the willingness to grow and change. This book is more than a one-time read, it is a tremendous resource manual that will help you grow regardless of where you are in your leadership journey. -- Scott Knutson, Vice President, Executive Accounts, Nalco Champion Bolea and Atwater do a masterful job of blending practical experiences with cutting edge research. Their story-telling approach powerfully combines wisdom with theory into a book that reads more like a weekend novel than a leadership development guide. Suitable for corporate development as well as university classrooms, practitioners and scholars alike will find the book to be highly informative, research supported, and a pleasure to read. -- Kevin B. Lowe, University of Auckland, Fletcher Building Education Trust Chair in Leadership The book is a treasure trove of information that provides practical examples of, as well the theoretical bases for, leadership principles that work. This insightful book is written in a style that presents complex ideas in a highly accessible and usable manner. It is a good cover-to-cover read as well as great reference to review when specific leadership opportunities arise. -- John R. D. Stalvey, University of Alaska, Anchorage, USA True to its title, Applied Leadership Development delivers plenty of application in the art and science of leadership. Co-author Al Bolea adds his insights from a lifetime of field experience to the tested research of co-author and leadership scholar Leanne Atwater. The resulting synergy not only bridges theory and practice but also prescribes powerful leadership behaviors, based on Bolea's 'J-Curve' model, describing nine elements for leadership mastery. --Ken Shelton, editor/publisher of Leadership Excellence magazine, 1984-2014Context Setting PHASE 1: What Leaders Do Element 1: Set Direction Element 2: Build a Team of People Element 3: Create Key Processes Element 4: Steward Structure Element 5: Nurture Behaviors PHASE 2: How Leaders Lead Element 6: Conversations Element 7: Provide Support Element 8: Set Boundaries Element 9: Space to Deliver Conclusion: The Journey

Szczegóły: Applied Leadership Development - Leanne Atwater, Albert Bolea

Tytuł: Applied Leadership Development
Autor: Leanne Atwater, Albert Bolea
Producent: Routledge
ISBN: 9781138952058
Rok produkcji: 2015
Ilość stron: 328
Oprawa: Twarda
Waga: 0.59 kg

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