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Introduction
to Leadership Express
Does
leadership matter? How much difference does it really make?
Chapter 1 explains: why it has been important to humankind
through the ages; and the big difference it can make to organizational
success or failure (with two examples). |
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Definition
of Terms: Leadership Express
Most
people think they understand the word "leadership,"
but there is no agreed definition of what it means. It can
be an art, a process, or an attribute. Chapter 2 looks at
ways to capture this elusive subject. |
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The
Evolution of Leadership Express
Philosophers,
thinkers, and writers have wrestled with the subject for thousands
of years. Chapter 3 examines how the concept of leadership
has evolved and developed over time. |
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The
E-Dimension: Leadership Express
Leadership
has been changed by the digital revolution over the last 25
years. What are some of the ways the Internet will now make
its impact? Chapter 4 explores some of the key issues.
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The
Global Dimension
Despite the hype, organizations are still anchored in their
national origins and culture. But to succeed in the future,
what will global leaders have to do? Chapter 5 looks at the
challenges they now face. |
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The
State of The Art
There
are so many ideas about what constitutes good leadership that
they are best seen as a wide spectrum of opinion. Some are
well-established threads, others are emerging views. How do
they differ? Who are some of the main protagonists?
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Leadership
Express in Practice
What
makes for effective leadership? Chapter 7 looks at three very
different forms of successful leadership. |
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A
Glossary of Leadership Express
To
understand many of the arguments about leadership, it's important
to know some of the language. But it's also critical to know
about important underlying concepts and why it can all go
so wrong. |
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Key
Concepts and Resources
Thousands of studies and books have been produced on leadership.
Chapter 9 looks at some of the better sources and resources
for those who want to know more (with Websites where appropriate).
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Ten
Steps to Making Leadership Express Work
There
is no formula for successful leadership, but there are areas
which are important and will improve the likelihood of success.
Chapter 10 looks at what existing, about-to-be, or aspiring
leaders should consider. |