The Leadership Odyssey
A Self-Development Guide to New Skills for New Times
J-B US non-Franchise Leadership
1. Auflage November 1997
304 Seiten, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
The Resource of Choice for Those Who Need to Lead!
New times demand new competencies. Keep yours ahead of the curve
with this engaging guide for the self-directed development of
cutting-edge management skills. The Leadership Odyssey outlines
thirty-seven abilities and attributes that define the successful
manager of the future, and shows how to master them all. Readers
will benefit from a synthesis of the latest thought on the subject,
plus a wealth of learning tools, self-assessment materials, and
expert advice from professionals with more than twenty years of
management development experience. Great for training programs,
too.
THE NEW LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS SELF-LEADERSHIP:
EXPLORING VALUES AND PERSPECTIVES.
Values: Qualities of Being.
Perspectives: Habits of Mind.
Enabling Individuals and Teams to Perform.
Managing Across Boundaries.
Creating a Culture.
Anticipating the Future.
THE LEADERSHIP ODYSSEY ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS ASSESSMENT KIT.
How to Use the Kit.
Leadership Odyssey Attributes and Skills Assessment Form.
Feedback Analysis.
THE LEADERSHIP ODYSSEY SELF-DEVELOPMENT EXERCISES.
Learning to Learn.
Guidelines for Development Exercises.
Developmental Exercises.
timely guide for managers to building their essential leadership
qualities. A must read!" (Gerald Miwa, vice president, DuPont Merck
Pharmaceutical Company)
"Napolitano and Henderson offer more than answers to today's
challenges. They offer ways to restructure one's thinking so
leaders can avoid applying old-world solutions to new-world
problems." (Doug Eaton, regional vice president, State Farm
Insurance Companies)
"Of all the leadership authors on the market today, Carole
Napolitano and Lida HAnderson stand out among the best. Their
insights will prove invaluable to both public- and private-sector
organizations struggling with change." (Susanne V. Slater,
associate dean for executive programs, School of Public Affairs,
University of Maryland)
"Today we all struggle as managers and leaders to stay on top of
our game. Leadership Odyssey recognizes all the issues and
pressures of a '90s manager's life, both personal and professional,
and provides the tools and thoughts to break through to new
levels." (Sally Courtney, senior vice president-general merchandise
manager, Hechinger)