| LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CONTROL NUMBER |
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| LC control number |
2016944797 |
| INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER |
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| International Standard Book Number |
9783319310343 |
| DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER |
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| Call number |
658.4092 LE AD |
| TITLE STATEMENT |
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| Title |
Leadership today : |
| Subtitle |
practices for personal and professional performance / |
| Statement of responsibility, etc |
edited by Joan Marques, Satinder Dhiman |
| PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) |
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| Place of publication |
Switzerland : |
| Publisher |
Springer, |
| Date |
c2017. |
| PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION |
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| Extent |
vi, 419 p. : |
| Other Details |
ill. ; |
| Size |
25 cm. |
| SERIES STATEMENT |
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| Series statement |
Springer texts in business and economics |
| CONTENTS |
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| 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. |
| SUMMARY |
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| Summary |
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. |
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| Topical Heading |
Leadership |
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| Topical Heading |
Executive ability |
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| Name |
Marques, Joan, |
| Role |
Edited by |
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| Name |
Dhiman, Satinder, |
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Edited by |
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