Synopses & Reviews
Effective leadership is more crucial than ever before. In fact, the link between effective leadership and corporate health is backed up by hard data, as best-selling author Judith M. Bardwick explains in her contributed article to The AMA Handbook of Leadership. Study after study shows that leadership quality directly impacts employee commitment—and employee commitment predicts an organization’s financial success.
You’ll learn about this and other important research, trends, and perspectives in this one-of-a-kind compendium of original writings from some of the leading thinkers and doers in the field. There’s not a single “system” for sale here, but a gathering of twenty-three succinct, on-target articles on what it means to be an effective leader today, as well as proven strategies for leading people and organizations to success. Read from:
• Maya Hu-Chan on the five most important skills required of global leaders navigating a multicultural, ever-changing world
• D. Quinn Mills and Luke Novelli Jr. on how to astutely read the three primary executive styles in both Asian and Western contexts
• Marc Effron and Miriam Ort on the trouble with talent management, along with ideas for radically overhauling the TM and HR functions
• Howard J. Morgan and Paula Kruger on fourteen key lessons for turning a high-turnover department into a committed, profitable unit
• Joseph Folkman on thirteen ways to show you care about your people—distilled from one hundred thousand 360° assessments
• Paul Hersey on eight ways to mold Generation Y into high-performing leaders—not just a remarkably high-maintenance workforce
• Robert H. Rosen on four ways that leaders can use the anxiety caused by change and uncertainty in positive, productive ways
• Fons Trompenaars and Peter Woolliams on how a “servant leader” approach can help your organization achieve a sustainable future
Packed with real-life examples, research-based assessments, and probing analyses, The AMA Handbook of Leadership’s brisk, stimulating articles give you a broad perspective on new leadership challenges and strategies—including some refreshingly contrarian opinions and observations. Browse the book for a thorough overview or pick the best possible ideas for you and your organization.
Marshall Goldsmith is a New York Times best-selling author and one of the world’s foremost leadership experts. He lives in Rancho Santa Fe, California.
John Baldoni is an internationally recognized leadership consultant, coach, and speaker. He lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Sarah McArthur is a business writer and editor. She lives in San Diego, California.
Synopsis
Advance Praise for The AMA Handbook of Leadership:
“At last, a long overdue collection of practical tips from many sources for emerging leaders at all levels!”
— Jon R. Katzenbach, vice president and leader of the Katzenbach Center, Booz & Co.
“No matter what your management level, The AMA Handbook of Leadership offers timely insight from some of today’s most highly respected thought leaders. Whether you’re leading people through change, dealing with the impact of globalization, developing and engaging a team, or creating a sustainable enterprise, this book provides the tools you need to persevere through challenging times and come out stronger than ever.” — Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager® and Leading at a Higher Level
“It is hard to think of another book so comprehensive in its discussion of the nature of leadership, on all levels. We are in a world where rational, effective leadership is desperately needed. This book is a priceless signpost.” — Nathaniel Branden, psychotherapist, philosopher, and author
“The ultimate compendium on leadership. A must-read for those leading, those supporting leaders, and those who are interested in learning about the art and science of leadership.” — Stephen Miles, vice chairman, Heidrick & Struggles, and coauthor of Your Career Game
“A timely collection of essays on leadership, The AMA Handbook of Leadership is an exceptional work on a vital subject in today’s business environment.” — Vijay Govindarajan, professor at Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and professor in residence and chief innovation consultant at General Electric
Synopsis
The AMA Handbook of Leadership features insights from best-of-the-best thought leaders and executive leadership coaches on topics from talent development, the arts and leadership, and competitive advantage through leadership, to leading across cultures, sustainability, executive transition, and many more timeless (and timely) issues. Filled with powerful examples and full case studies, the book includes previously unpublished articles from:
Frances Hesselbein • R. Roosevelt Thomas, Jr. • Dave Ulrich • John (Jack) Zenger • Nancy J. Adler • John Baldoni • Judith M. Bardwick • Marshall Goldsmith • James F. Bolt • Marc Effron • Joe Folkman • Colin Gautrey • Paul Hersey • Maya Hu-Chan • Beverly Kaye • Paula Kruger • Laurence S. Lyons • D. Quinn Mills • Howard Morgan • Luke Novelli, Jr. • Miriam Ort • Gary Ranker • Robert H. Rosen • Norm Smallwood • Andrew Sobel • Fons Trompenaars • Albert A. Vicere • Peter Woolliams • and Patricia Wheeler
In a challenging business climate, enterprises look to their leaders. Some situations call for drastic change, while others require the fortitude to stay the course. Who better to help today’s business leaders than the greatest leadership thinkers of our time?
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"Ordinarily, having more than one leader is a recipe for disaster, but when it comes to learning about leadership, the more the merrier." --Accounting Today
“The value of the AMA Handbook is profound and far-reaching. For readers seeking new and exciting reading on leadership as well as for corporate executives charged with leading corporations to a positive and productive future, this volume is a must. It is seminal in content and a valuable addition to libraries everywhere. Summing Up: Essential. Business and leadership collections, all levels.” —Choice
Synopsis
Selected for inclusion in Choice Magazine's annual Outstanding Academic Title List, January 2011.
About the Author
MARSHALL GOLDSMITH (Rancho Santa Fe, CA) is a New York Times best-selling author and one of the world’s foremost leadership experts. JOHN BALDONI (Ann Arbor, MI) is an internationally recognized leadership consultant, coach, and speaker. SARAH MCARTHUR (San Diego, CA) is a business writer and editor.
Table of Contents
CONTENTS
Foreword by James M. Kouzes ix
Acknowledgments xi
About the Editors xiii
Introduction 1
PART ONE Forging Ahead: The Global Picture
Chapter 1 Diversity: The Imperative for Today’s Leaders 9
Frances Hesselbein
Chapter 2 Leadership and Diversity Management: Unfinished Business 15
R. Roosevelt Thomas, Jr.
Chapter 3 360 for Global Leaders: Coaching Through a World Lens 25
Maya Hu-Chan
Chapter 4 Asian and Western Executive Styles 35
D. Quinn Mills and Luke Novelli, Jr.
PART TWO Developing People: The Key to the Future
Chapter 5 Passing the Baton: Developing Your Successor 51
Marshall Goldsmith
Chapter 6 Developing Exceptional Leaders: Critical Success Factors 61
James F. Bolt
Chapter 7 The Leader’s Role in Growing New Leaders 75
Beverly Kaye
Chapter 8 Talent Pool or Talent Puddle: Where’s the Talent in Talent Management? 83
Marc Effron and Miriam Ort
Chapter 9 The Cost of Investing in People Leadership Negatively Affects the Bottom Line: Fact or Fiction? 91
Howard J. Morgan and Paula Kruger
PART THREE Engaging People: The Force of Change
Chapter 10 Leadership’s Silver Bullet: The Magic of Inspiration 103
John H. (Jack) Zenger
Chapter 11 Create Awareness; Create Change 111
Judith M. Bardwick
Chapter 12 I Really Do Care! 121
Joseph Folkman
Chapter 13 The Real Legacy of Leadership: Aligning Rhetoric with Reality 133
Albert A. Vicere
Chapter 14 What Do Leaders Need to Know About Generation Y in Order to Lead Successfully? 145
Paul Hersey
PART FOUR Facilitating Change: The Leader’s Role
Chapter 15 What Is an Effective Leader? The Leadership Code and Leadership Brand 157
Norm Smallwood and Dave Ulrich
Chapter 16 Leading the Emotional Side of Change: The New 21st-Century Leadership Capability 167
Robert H. Rosen
Chapter 17 Adjusting the Political Temperature of Your Team 179
Gary Ranker and Colin Gautrey
Chapter 18 Making Successful Transitions: The Leader’s Perspective 187
Patricia Wheeler
Chapter 19 A Question of Leadership: What Does the Organization Need Me to Do? 203
John Baldoni
PART FIVE Taking the Lead: The X Factors
Chapter 20 Situational Intelligence 213
Laurence S. Lyons
Chapter 21 The Arts and Leadership 219
Nancy J. Adler
Chapter 22 Client Leadership: Leading in the Marketplace 231
Andrew Sobel
Chapter 23 Leading for Sustainability 249
Fons Trompenaars and Peter Woolliams
Index 261