About the Book:-
Hardcover: 212 pages
Publisher: AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn, 2004
ISBN: 0814407854, 9780814407851
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Table of Contents:-
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Democracy, Leadership, and Commitment
Chapter 1: Commitment and Change
Part 1: Winning Intellectual Commitment
Chapter 2: Insight
Chapter 3: Vision
Chapter 4: Storytelling
Chapter 5: Mobilizing
Part 2: Winning Emotional Commitment
Chapter 6: Self-Awareness
Chapter 7: Emotional Engagement
Chapter 8: Fostering Hope
Part 3: Winning Spiritual Commitment
Chapter 9: Rendering Significance
Chapter 10: Enacting Beliefs
Chapter 11: Centering
Chapter 12: Towering Conclusions and Further Strategies
Resources
Index
About the Author
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About the Book
Leadership theories abound. Any given year sees dozens of new books revealing the leadership secrets of well-known executives, with the promise that these same approaches can transform your business into a comparable powerhouse. And while the profits and market shares of those organizations are admirable and worth striving for, your company is unique. Your mission is unique. Your people are unique. In short, what works for "everybody" may not work for you. As a leader, then, you've got to find new, better ways to win the minds, hearts, and spirits of your people. They are skilled and dedicated professionals, but they are also something more, and it takes something bigger, deeper than standard-issue business leadership to engage them fully. The Art of Winning Commitment supplies a fresh perspective. It breaks free of the usual formula of presenting case studies and best practices from the insular world of business. Instead, the book looks outside the realm of business -- to education, religion, the military, politics, social services, the arts, and more -- for its potent, original leadership ideas. Based on in-depth interviews with an eclectic group of 20 thoughtful, articulate, and successful leaders, The Art of Winning Commitment identifies ten crucial competencies leaders must master to win extraordinary commitment from others and inspire them to devote their energy to a common purpose. By covering the full spectrum of intellectual, emotional, and spiritual aspects of leadership, The Art of Winning Commitment will help you achieve a deeper and more profound level of commitment than you ever thought possible.
About the author (2004)
Dick Richards (Phoenix, AZ) is the author of Artful Work. He has consulted for business, social service, health care, and educational organizations.
