How to Grow Leaders by John Adair
How to Grow Leaders is a ground-breaking new book from acknowledged expert John Adair, which aims to set the record straight on leadership development. First he invites you to join him on a journey of discovery about the nature of leadership and how it can be taught. Then he identifies the seven key principles of leadership development and answers vital questions on how to select, train and educate leaders at team, operational and strategic levels. Topics discussed include: the manager as leader, how people become leaders, training team leaders, how to manage leadership training and learning to be a top strategic leader. Leadership is not a soft skill; it is a key factor in business success. How to Grow Leaders will help managers to develop these skills in others whilst guiding them on their own personal journey towards excellence as a leader.Thought provoking and highly readable, How to Grow Leaders is a vital addition to the debate on leadership from a true world-renowned authority.
"This book aims to set the record straight on leadership developmentA high ideal to aim for but actually John Adair pulls it off...His chapter on 'Leaders or member?' is fascinating...Overall, a thought-provoking book with some interesting side stories that make it very readable." IET Engineering Management "Adair is rightly regarded as one of the founding fathers of modern leadership." Businessballs.com "Can contribute to an organization's strategy for development of its people and future growth of the business." Personnel Today "In Adair's view, no organization should give a leadership role to someone who has no relevant training." Shanghai Daily "John Adair is internationally acknowledged as an authority on leadership."
John Adair is internationally acknowledged as an authority on leadership. The world's first professor of Leadership Studies, he is the author of many books and articles on leadership and management development. An effective speaker with a valuable message, he continues to write and teach throughout the world, inspiring new audiences with his timeless vision of leadership.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780749448394 |
| ISBN 10 | 0749448393 |
| Title | How to Grow Leaders |
| Author | John Adair |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Kogan Page Ltd |
| Year published | 2006-10-03 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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