The Cult of the Leader by Christopher Bones
A critical look at the way that business leadership has gone so badly wrong. Modern business is obsessed with leaders. We talk about leadership all the time, but its real meaning is becoming more and more obscure. Recent corporate crises have shown that all too often, our leaders are missing in action when we need them most. In this groundbreaking and provocative new book, Chris Bones shows how we need to: Restore trust and confidence Be more realistic about what leaders can and can't do Redefine talent Revalue experience Reconsider remuneration
explains how to build a structure without over-complicating it a must for those trying to build an organization that works(Management Today, January 2011). flawed thinking about the importance of top management talent is brilliantly exposed by Christopher Bones. (Director.co.uk, February 2011). excellent book It is as telling as it is timely. (Director, February 2011). Bones combines his dry humour with practical advice. (HR Magazine, April 2011). wonderfully forthright book . (Peoplemanagement.co.uk, May 2011). 'The Cult of the Leader stood out for me, as it is so relevant in the current climate and its analysis of the underlying causes of our current economic issues is the best I have seen. (Sir Anthony Cleaver, February 2012) 'A very strong example of a compelling work-related read, with lessons for both the private and public sector' (Guardian Professional, February 2012)
Christopher Bones is Professor of Creativity and Leadership at Manchester Business School. He is also Dean Emeritus of Henley Business School. In the course of his 22 year career in business, he has worked at companies including Cadbury Schweppes, Shell and Diageo. He is also a highly-regarded public commentator on leadership, management and HR.
He is the author of one previous book The Self-Reliant Manager.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780470666043 |
| ISBN 10 | 0470666048 |
| Title | The Cult of the Leader |
| Author | Christopher Bones |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Year published | 2011-01-21 |
| Number of pages | 296 |
| Prizes | Winner of CMI Management Book of the Year: Practical Manager Category 2012, Winner of CMI Management Book of the Year 2012 |
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