The Secret Language of Leadership
The Secret Language of Leadership
Summary
The book introduces the concept of narrative intelligence- an ability to understand and act and react agilely in the quicksilver world of interacting narratives. It shows why this is key to the central task of leadership, what its dimensions are, and how you can measure it.
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The Secret Language of Leadership by Stephen Denning
The book introduces the concept of narrative intelligence—an ability to understand and act and react agilely in the quicksilver world of interacting narratives. It shows why this is key to the central task of leadership, what its dimensions are, and how you can measure it. The book’s lucid explanations, vivid examples and practical tips are essential reading for CEOs, managers, change agents, marketers, salespersons, brand managers, politicians, teachers, parents—anyone who is setting out to the change the world."Denning cohesively links the importance of narrative intelligence and telling stories to leadership success." (Library Journal, December 2007)
"...if there's one person who knows more than anyone else about the power of business narrative it's...Steve Denning." (MyCustomer.com, Friday 7th December 2007)
"This book's lucid explanations, vivid examples and practical tips are essential reading..." (PublicNet.co.uk, Tuesday 4th December 2007)
"...an array of glowing testimonials from truly famous people. Definitely one for those interested in transformational change." (Strategic Communication Management, December 2007)
"…an educational and informative book that can be effortlessly read from cover to cover." (Inside Knowledge, September 2007)
The Author
Stephen Denning is senior fellow at the James MacGregor Burns Leadership Academy at the University of Maryland and the author of The Leader’s Guide to Storytelling and Squirrel Inc. from Jossey-Bass. He is former program director, knowledge management, at the World Bank. In 2003 he was named as one of the world’s Top Two Hundred Business Gurus. His articles have appeared in leading business publications such as Harvard Business Review and Strategy & Leadership.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780787987893 |
| ISBN 10 | 0787987891 |
| Title | The Secret Language of Leadership |
| Author | Stephen Denning |
| Series | Jossey-Bass Leadership Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | John Wiley & Sons Inc |
| Year published | 2007-10-23 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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