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Expresses complicated ideas in a clear and accessible way, using many detailed examples. The stanford university professor, who coauthored the best. Offering a straightforward introduction to the basic principles of leadership, the second edition of introduction to leadership focuses on providing readers with practical strategies for becoming better leaders. They are fun, the concepts definitely have traction, but are not necessarily easy to read.
In this very short introduction, keith grint considers these questions, prompting the reader. What is the best book on selfdevelopment and leadership. There are constant calls for greater or stronger leadership, but what this actually means, how. He examines the way leadership has evolved from its earliest manifestations in ancient societies, highlighting the beginnings of leadership writings through plato, sun tzu. Globalization has become one of the defining buzzwords of our timea term that describes a variety of complex economic, political, cultural, ideological, and environmental forces that are rapidly altering our experience of the world. The world economic forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Ok, lets get a few things straight right off the bat. Healthcare leadershipmanagement a nurses survival guide to leadership and management on the ward thomas, jenny. Top 10 leadership and management books of 2015 the globe. Mar 21, 2011 key features of the second edition looks at one quality of leadership per chapter, making it easier for readers to understand and apply material to their own lives uses examples and case studies to illustrate each fundamental aspect of leadership creating a vision, listening to outgroup members, and overcoming obstacles, for example. What they say, why they matter, and how they can help you by jack covert and todd sattersten.
Although short, the introductions are substantial in content. What are some great leadership books that are fun and easy. Further readings for each chapter are presented at the end of the book. A theory of good leadership resting on three pillars 1 klausjurgen bathe massachusetts institute of technology cambridge, ma 029 1. Author keith grint discusses the importance of followership, command and management in leadership. It includes several interesting articles about the typical personality of good leaders and some of the psychological pitfalls of leadership. I have a good friend and colleague who has a goal to read 50 books this year.
A very short introduction keith grint very short introductions. Research books archive page 2 of 2 mit leadership center. The360degreeleaderleadershipofinstructional usiness. Strategies and activities for developing leadership in everyone, by joseph raelin. I see these as two separate categories, so i broke my book recommendation out into leadership books selfdevelopment books. The book ponders upon the major questions relating to leadership, encouraging the reader to reconsider what they knew about it. These pocketsized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject.
Considers the relationship between knowledge and truth. Authentic leadership effectiveness for individuals and teams. Heres 3 reasons why you absolutely need to read this book. A short note on leadership leadership is a fascinating idea. This book provides engineering students and practitioners with neurosciencebased knowledge and methods that enable them to be much more creative and innovative as. A very short introduction very short introductions by grint, keith isbn. In this very short introduction keith grint prompts the reader to rethink their understanding of what leadership is. A very short introduction very short introductions. In this very short introduction, keith grint offers provocative answers to these questions, prompting readers to rethink their assumptions about what leadership is. Includes both historical and contemporary developments in the theory of knowledge. In this very short introduction, keith grint offers. Lincoln on leadership is one of the most powerful books on leadership that i have read. Simply reading the book alone, then moving on to the next on. From the impact of narcissism on leaders effectiveness to the crises and challenges that each stage of leadership brings, this book helps leaders gain a deeper understanding of their complex role.
One of your goals as a leader is to develop future leadership. Inevitably, the answers are provocative and partial. Its december now, and she asked for some recommendations on some excellent short books that can help achieve her goal. A basic knowledge of organisational or leadership theories helps reading through it. Apr 29, 2011 leadership books have a lot in common with the selfhelp genre, and there are far more of them than we could ever possibly need. Grint s four part weberian typology of leadership vocabulary is sensible and illuminating.
The most interesting part to me was that lincoln was a true leader as president and not just an individual who sat back and let others do all the necessary work while he made the pubic appearances. Still, there are a few that belong on the bookshelves of anyone. Structured around a series of common, yet fundamental, questions about what leadership is. It contextualises school leadership within broader social and historical contexts and traces its influence on school performance through time, from its relatively modest role within a systems theory.
Includes case studies of leaders to illustrate the main themes. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Dec 28, 2015 heres my theory if you read a biography in each of these categories, you will be a better leader. Everyone would benefit from reading these books to broaden their knowledge and understanding in diverse areas of life. So, join with me and think of four biographies to add to your mustread list.
Managing and leading books helping you engineer your. An analysis of the powerful book lincoln on leadership. In authentic leadership effectiveness for individuals and teams tineke wulffers combines the best of academic research, with years of personal experience working with leaders and teams, to offer a practical guide on how to develop this type of leadership effectiveness in real life. An applied text by the author of the sage bestseller leadership.
A very short introduction very short introductions kindle edition by grint, keith. Introduction to principles of management, personality, attitudes, and work behaviors, history, globalization, and valuesbased leadership, developing mission, vision, and values, strategizing, organizational structure and change, organizational culture, social networks, leading people and organizations, decision making, managing. The public leadership challenge edited with stephen brookes 2010. Developing leadership skills is, from this perspective, the same. If you have read a great biography, share it with us. Business management leadership laminated reference guide designed to illustrate the importance of management leadership in the business world, our informationpacked 3panel 6page guide is sure to resonate with students and. Indeed, grint argues that leadership is a very elusive quality, and that there are few definitive answers to be found, which explains why most books on leadership produce so much. Aug 05, 2018 traditional leadership can be very powerful if the right leader is in the role.
Great leadership books for your summer reading list the. Managing and leading books introduction to creativity and innovation for engineers, pearson education, 2017. Effective leadership begins with the same strengths that can be found in a healthy personality structure. Jul 26, 2017 while these suggestions are atypical of books on leadership, i believe they offer incredible insight for todays leaders in todays world. A practical, applied introduction to the art of leadership offering a straightforward introduction to the basic principles of leadership, peter g. A short, easytoread summary of what you need to know about leadership.
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