Why Should Anyone Be Led by You? With a New Preface by the Authors: What It Take

Description: Why Should Anyone Be Led by You? With a New Preface by the Authors by Rob Goffee, Gareth Jones Too many companies are managed not by leaders, but by mere role players and faceless bureaucrats. What does it take to be a real leader-one who is confident in who she is and what she stands for, and who truly inspires people to achieve extraordinary results? authentic Why Should Anyone Be Led By You? FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Too many companies are managed not by leaders, but by mere role players and faceless bureaucrats. What does it take to be a real leader-one who is confident in who she is and what she stands for, and who truly inspires people to achieve extraordinary results?Rob Goffee and Gareth Jones argue that leaders dont become great by aspiring to a list of universal character traits. Rather, effective leaders are authentic: they deploy individual strengths to engage followers hearts, minds, and souls. They are skillful at consistently being themselves, even as they alter their behaviors to respond effectively in changing contexts.In this lively and practical book, Goffee and Jones draw from extensive research to reveal how to hone and deploy ones unique leadership assets while managing the inherent tensions at the heart of successful leadership: showing emotion and withholding it, getting close to followers while keeping distance, and maintaining individuality while conforming enough. Underscoring the social nature of leadership, the book also explores how leaders can remain attuned to the needs and expectations of followers.Why Should Anyone Be Led By You? will forever change how we view, develop, and practice the art of leadership, wherever we live and work. Notes In this lively and practical book, Goffee and Jones reveals what it takes to be an authentic leader, and how to hone and deploy unique leadership assets while managing the inherent tensions. Author Biography Rob Goffee is Emeritus Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School. Where he teachers in the world-renowned Senior Executive Programme. Gareth Jones is a Fellow of the Centre for Management Development at London Business School and a visiting professor at Spains IE Business School in Madrid. Goffee and Jones consult to the boards of several global companies and are coauthors of Why Should Anyone Work Here? and Clever, both published by Harvard Business Review Press.Author social media/website info: creativemanagementassociates.com Review "Why Should Anyone Be Led by You by Rob Goffee & Gareth Jones is by far the best book written on leadership." -- Vinay Kalantri, Mobile Wallet, as seen in the Economic Times "The authors of one of the all-time best books for creative leaders, Why Should Anyone Be Led by You?, are also simultaneously re-releasing that volume with a new preface." -- David Slocum, FORBES Over 150,000 copies sold worldwide "A rewarding read if you want to lead." -- Financial Times Long Description Too many companies are managed not by leaders, but by mere role players and faceless bureaucrats. What does it take to be a real leader--one who is confident in who she is and what she stands for, and who truly inspires people to achieve extraordinary results?Rob Goffee and Gareth Jones argue that leaders dont become great by aspiring to a list of universal character traits. Rather, effective leaders are authentic : they deploy individual strengths to engage followers hearts, minds, and souls. They are skillful at consistently being themselves, even as they alter their behaviors to respond effectively in changing contexts.In this lively and practical book, Goffee and Jones draw from extensive research to reveal how to hone and deploy ones unique leadership assets while managing the inherent tensions at the heart of successful leadership: showing emotion and withholding it, getting close to followers while keeping distance, and maintaining individuality while conforming enough. Underscoring the social nature of leadership, the book also explores how leaders can remain attuned to the needs and expectations of followers. Why Should Anyone Be Led By You? will forever change how we view, develop, and practice the art of leadership, wherever we live and work. Review Quote " Why Should Anyone Be Led by You by Rob Goffee & Gareth Jones is by far the best book written on leadership." -- Vinay Kalantri, Mobile Wallet, as seen in the Economic Times "The authors of one of the all-time best books for creative leaders, Why Should Anyone Be Led by You? , are also simultaneously re-releasing that volume with a new preface." -- David Slocum, FORBES Over 150,000 copies sold worldwide "A rewarding read if you want to lead." -- Financial Times Description for Sales People Authenticity is the key to being an inspiring leader. But what does that really mean for your leadership, every day? Rob Goffee and Gareth Jones argue it takes "being yourself, in context, with skill," and show readers how to do it. New preface from the authors resetting the context and pointing to books success and impact. Stimulating insights on authentic leadership. Compelling argument and framework for how to be an authentic leader. Engaging stories and examples illustrating the ideas. Witty and learned writing style that has obviously worked well with readers. Audience: Broad audience of senior and middle managers across functions, as well as general business readers interested in leadership. Also of strong interest to HR, leadership development and talent management audiences. Details ISBN163369108X Author Gareth Jones Short Title WHY SHOULD ANYONE BE LED BY YO Pages 256 Language English ISBN-10 163369108X ISBN-13 9781633691087 Media Book Format Hardcover Residence ENK Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-11-03 Imprint Harvard Business Review Press Country of Publication United States Affiliation Texas A & M University TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY DEWEY 658.409 Subtitle What It Takes to Be an Authentic Leader UK Release Date 2015-11-03 NZ Release Date 2015-11-03 US Release Date 2015-11-03 Publisher Harvard Business Review Press Alternative 9781633697683 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2015-11-30 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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