| The Practice of Leadership: Developing the Next Generation of Leaders Contributor(s): Conger, Jay a. (Author), Riggio, Ronald E. (Author), Bass, Bernard M. (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 0787983055 ISBN-13: 9780787983055 Publisher: Jossey-Bass OUR PRICE: $49.40 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2006 Annotation: Praise for "The Practice of Leadership" "Jay Alden Conger and Ronald Riggio have brought together a galaxy of sophisticated yet practical experts on leadership, stressing both the complexity and indispensability of both transactional and transforming leadership, with the blessing of the pioneering student of leadership, Bernie Bass." "Simply the best single resource of readings, ideas, and practices on leadership by the best group of experts you'll ever find in one volume!" ""The Practice of Leadership" takes the reader beyond theory and hones in on the best of the best practices for leading organizations. It is a wonderful guide for the executive who aspires to be an exceptional leader!" "Jay Conger and Ron Riggio have assembled a long-overdue and comprehensive work on the best practices of leadership. This book makes it clear that leadership can indeed be learned, refined, and enhanced. From the frontline to the executive suite to the boardroom, for social entrepreneurs and CEOs alike, this is a terrific handbook." |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Leadership |
| Dewey: 658.409 |
| LCCN: 2006031371 |
| Physical Information: 1.39" H x 6.08" W x 9.24" (1.39 lbs) 432 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book includes contributions from top scholars who outline the best leadership practices for the benefit of the practicing leader. Each chapter focuses on a specific area of leadership practice and ends with a set of take away best practices in each area--an executive summary in reverse--that will serve as a quick reference for those who might want to peruse chapters, but still extract the best practices, as well as a summary for those who thoroughly read each chapter. Jay Alden Conger and Ronald Riggio have brought together a galaxy of sophisticated yet practical experts on leadership, stressing both the complexity and indispensability of both transactional and transforming leadership, with the blessing of the pioneering student of leadership, Bernie Bass. |