The Power To Lead
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The Powers to Lead
Author: Joseph Nye Jr.
language: en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date: 2008-03-03
What qualities make a leader succeed in business or politics? In an era when the information revolution has dramatically changed the playing field, when old organizational hierarchies have given way to fluid networks of contacts, and when mistrust of leaders is on the rise, our ideas about leadership are clearly due for redefinition. With The Powers to Lead, Joseph S. Nye offers a sweeping look at the nature of leadership in today's world, in an illuminating blend of history, business case studies, psychological research, and more. As he observes, many now believe that the more authoritarian and coercive forms of leadership--the hard power approaches of earlier military-industrial eras--have been largely supplanted in postindustrial societies by soft power approaches that seek to attract, inspire, and persuade rather than dictate. Nye argues, however, that the most effective leaders are actually those who combine hard and soft power skills in proportions that vary with different situations. He calls this smart power. Drawing examples from the careers of leaders as disparate as Gandhi, Churchill, Lee Iacocca, and George W. Bush, Nye uses the concept of smart power to shed light on such topics as leadership types and skills, the needs and demands of followers, and the nature of good and bad leadership in terms of both ethics and effectiveness. In one particularly instructive chapter, he looks in depth at contextual intelligence--the ability to understand changing environments, capitalize on trends, and use the flow of events to implement strategies. Thoroughly grounded in the real world, rich in both analysis and anecdote, The Powers to Lead is sure to become a modern classic, a concise and lucid work applicable to every field, from small businesses and nonprofit organizations to nations on the world stage. This paperback edition includes a new preface by the author.
What You Really Need to Lead
Author: Robert Steven Kaplan
language: en
Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press
Release Date: 2015-08-11
WHAT MAKES A LEADER? CAN YOU REALLY LEARN TO LEAD? You might believe that leaders are born, not made. Perhaps you think that you need to hold an important job to be a leader—that you need permission to lead. Leadership is one of the most important aspects of our society. Yet there is enormous disagreement and confusion about what leadership means and whether it can really be learned. As Harvard Business School professor Robert Steven Kaplan explains in this powerful new book, leadership qualities are not something you either have or you don’t. Leadership is not a destination or a state of being. Leadership is about what you do, rather than who you are, and it starts with an ownership mind-set. For Kaplan, learning to lead involves three key elements: • Thinking like an owner • A willingness to act on your beliefs • A relentless focus on adding value to others Kaplan compellingly argues that great organizations are built around a nucleus of people who think and act with an ownership mind-set. He believes that leadership is not a role reserved only for those blessed with the right attributes or situated in the right positions of power. Leadership is accessible to each of us—today. It requires a process of hard work, willingness to ask questions, and openness to learning. This book aims to demystify leadership and outlines a specific regimen that will empower you to build your leadership skills. Kaplan tells real-life stories from his own experience of working with various types of leaders seeking to improve their effectiveness and make their organizations more successful. He asks probing questions, provides exercises, and suggests concrete follow-up steps that will help you develop your skills, create new habits, and move you toward reaching your unique leadership potential. What You Really Need to Lead will help you develop your capacity to lead by unlocking your power to think and act like an owner.
Power to Lead
"This book is a masterful description of the distinct difference biblical leadership makes. Mike Ayers has addressed this issue in a scholarly, yet very practical way. We have needed these pages that focus so clearly on the Word of God and the biblical description of leadership." James T. Draper Jr.-President Emeritus, LifeWay Christian Resources "In Power to Lead, Mike Ayers shares a wealth of practical wisdom, but he goes first and foremost at the most important component of biblical leadership-the heart. This challenging and insightful work is a must-read for anyone wanting to learn what leadership shaped by the heart of Jesus looks like." Jared C. Wilson-Director of Content Strategy for Midwestern Seminary, Managing Editor of For The Church (ftc.co), and author of The Prodigal Church "At a time when leadership books tend to only focus upon certain elements of this important topic, Mike Ayers posits a comprehensive and well-arranged treatment of biblical leadership. He not only stays true to the biblical text but also offers several real-life practical examples and applications. Mike's experience as a scholar, professor and pastor allows him to thoroughly analyze the subject of leadership as well as integrate his findings into a clear and cohesive presentation. Mike offers a much-needed and unique perspective. I know this will be one book that I will have on my shelf." Robert "Buck" Anderson-Pastor of Leadership Development, Grace Bible Church, College Station, TX Power to Lead offers an in-depth discussion of leadership in both theory and practice, providing a compelling model of Christian leadership that's rooted in a theological framework. It is comprehensive and extraordinarily rich in biblical content. Most importantly, the book speaks to matters of inner character for those looking to lead through the power of Christ. Power to Lead will serve as an indispensable leadership resource for Christian students, pastors, or anyone seeking to deeply understand leadership from the Bible.