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Leadership Is Not Just For Ceos--we All Find Ourselves In Leadership Positions At One Time Or Another, Whether In Meetings And Classes Or At Social Events And Family Gatherings. And Yet, Even Though Leadership Is The Single Most Studied Aspect Of All Human Behavior, There Remains A Scarcity Of Qualified Leaders To Step Into Critical Positions. This Deficit Is Laid Bare In The Gulf Between What Leaders Are Trained To Do And How They Actually Act. In What You Don't Know About Leadership, But Probably Should, Jeffrey A. Kottler Translates The Latest Research, Theory, And Skills Into Practical Strategies For Everyday And Professional Situations. He Presents The Wisdom And Successful Strategies Of An Array Of Renowned Leaders--from Steve Jobs To Franklin Delano Roosevelt, George Lucas To Admiral Horatio Nelson--while Citing The Challenges They Faced And Lessons They Learned In Their Respective Roles. The Book Focuses On Key Attributes Such As Self-confidence, Flexibility, Charisma, And Humility, While Noting The Serious Pitfalls Associated With Traits Such As Hubris, Immodesty, And Narcissism. Kottler's Writing Is Candid And Realistic; Though There Are No Easy Rules Or Programs That Instantly Lead To Success, There Are Steps You Can Take To Make A Difference In Others' Lives, Better Manage Conflict And Stress, And Ultimately Serve As An Effective Leader.
This book investigates the persistent gap between the extensive academic study of leadership and the actual scarcity of effective practitioners in real-world environments. Jeffrey A. Kottler, a psychologist and educator, synthesizes contemporary research and organizational theory to address why traditional training often fails to produce capable leaders. He argues that leadership is a universal human experience rather than a role reserved for executives, and he provides a framework for bridging the divide between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
What You Will Find
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Readers frequently note that the prose is accessible and grounded in realistic, candid observations rather than abstract jargon. Experts highlight this as a practical resource for individuals seeking to improve their interpersonal influence in both personal and professional settings.
Page Count:
272
Publication Date:
2018-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190620838
ISBN-13:
9780190620837
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