Leadership

Leadership

 
The Leadership Gap Weiss, David S. | Molinaro, Vince John Wiley & Sons, Canada Ltd. , 2005 Human Resources, Leadership, Leadership Development, Management, Personal Growth

Because leaders must shape their organizations, build teams, drive results, and inspire their employees to deliver value, leadership is a critical source of competitive advantage in today’s economy. However, Weiss and...

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The Manager's Guide to HR Muller, Max AMACOM , 2009 Human Resources, Leadership, Management

Management is a complex position. Beyond the actual supervising of employees, a task that employs all manner of leadership, communication and delegation skills itself, managers must also possess a firm grasp on the...

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The New Boss Fischer, Peter Kogan Page , 2007 Leadership, Leadership Development

Stepping into a new role in senior management requires transition time for both the new manager and employees. The organizational pressure to start strong is usually huge, and it is critical that the new senior leader...

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The New Secrets of CEOs Tappin, Steve | Cave, Andrew Nicholas Brealey Publishing , 2010 Business Biographies, Entrepreneurship, Leadership

CEOs face a life that not many people have the opportunity to experience. Not only are they in a position to effect great change, but as leaders of companies, they also have an incredible amount of responsibility and...

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The Next Generation of Women Leaders Rezvani, Selena Praeger , 2010 Leadership, Leadership Development

As a first year MBA student and aspiring leader, Selena Rezvani decided to find out how current women executives did overcome the barriers to leadership and attained the positions they have today. In The Next...

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The Pause Principle Cashman, Kevin Berrett-Koehler Publications, Inc. , 2012 Communication, Leadership

Over a long and innovative career in business, Kevin Cashman has concluded that deep, ongoing, calm reflection—what he calls “pause”—is essential for success in both work and life. The Pause Principle...

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The Power of We Tisch, Jonathan M. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2004 Business Biographies, Human Resources, Leadership, Social Responsibility

Jonathan Tisch, Chairman and CEO of Loews Hotels and one of the nation's most influential corporate executives, understands the power of partnerships in achieving success. Although he developed his leadership...

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The Purpose Linked Organization Love, Alaina | Cugnon, Marc McGraw-Hill , 2009 Business Strategy, Leadership, Teams

The key to high performance in the workplace goes beyond traditional “hard skills” — passion is an essential element of productivity. Employees who are able to identify a “passion and purpose” in their lives experience...

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The Pursuit of Something Better Esler, Dave | Kruger, Myra New Ridge Books , 2008 Business Strategy, Customer Focus, Leadership

In The Pursuit of Something Better, authors Dave Esler and Myra Kruger tell the story of U.S. Cellular’s revolutionary transformation under the leadership of CEO Jack Rooney. Rooney’s instrument of...

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The Secret Language of Leadership Denning, Stephen John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2007 Communication, Leadership, Management, Personal Growth
The power to communicate a complex idea or engender transformational change in a company and its people is a key characteristic of a good leader. Generating enduring enthusiasm through compelling storytelling...
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