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Leadership Today: Practices for Personal and Professional Performance Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017


Leadership Today: Practices for Personal and Professional Performance Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017

Paperback by Marques, Joan; Dhiman, Satinder

Leadership Today: Practices for Personal and Professional Performance

£74.99

ISBN:
9783319809472
Publication Date:
22 Apr 2018
Edition/language:
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017 / English
Publisher:
Springer International Publishing AG
Pages:
419 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 13 - 18 May 2024
Leadership Today: Practices for Personal and Professional Performance

Description

This textbook provides a clear understanding of leadership needs in today's business world, explained within the scope of hard and soft leadership skills. It captures qualities and skills such as spirituality, empathy, moral behavior, mindfulness, empathy, problem solving, self-confidence, ambition, knowledge, global understanding, and information technology. This text explains and provides guidelines for the implementation of each skill and includes examples from contemporary and historical leaders inviting the reader to consider each quality and engage in self-reflection. This book deviates from excessive theoretical descriptions presenting a timely, hands-on approach to leadership. Featuring contributions form academics and professionals from around the world, this text will be of interest to students, researchers, professionals in business and leadership who aspire to lead beyond their immediate environment.

Contents

Part I Soft Skills.- Ch 1 Leadership and Purpose.- Ch 2 Leadership and Trust.- Ch 3 Leadership and Moral Behavior.- Ch 4 Leadership and Values.- Ch 5 Leadership and Vision.- Ch 6 Leadership and Authenticity.- Ch 7 Leadership and Emotional Intelligence.- Ch 8 Leadership and Spirituality.- Ch 9 Leadership and Sustainability.- Ch 10 Leadership and Mindfulness.- Ch 11 Leadership and Empathy.- Ch 12 Leadership and Motivation.- Ch 13 Leadership and Communication.- Ch 14 Leadership and Dependability.- Ch 15 Leadership and Creativity.- Ch 16 Leadership and Initiative.- Ch 17 Leadership and Self-Confidence.- Ch 18 Leadership and Resilience.- Ch 19 Leadership and Perseverance.- Part II Hard Skills.- Ch 20 Leadership and Ambition.- Ch 21 Leadership and Global Understanding.- Ch 22 Leadership and Information Technology.- Ch 23 Leadership and Planning.

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