The Taboos of Leadership by Anthony F Smith
Most leaders who make it to the top possess characteristics that are all too human: they have politically incorrect attitudes, are conflicted, and play politics to get their way. Written by leading management consultant Anthony F. Smith, The Taboos of Leadership reveals the rarely discussed realities of leadership-the secrets that leaders just cannot admit to publicly for fear of losing power, self-respect, or even their jobs. This revelatory book will help both leaders and followers achieve real understanding and co-create a two-way street culture of openness, trust, and improved performance in their organizations. The Taboos of Leadership discloses ten guarded secrets that leaders can't discuss, even with their closest constituents, including: charisma shouldn't make a difference ...but it does; women make better leaders ...when that's what they really want to do; blatant self-interest is dangerous ...in followers, not leaders; thou shalt not play favorites with friends and family ...except when it makes a lot of sense; and more.
.. a useful call for leadership advocates to balance their natural optimism with realism. (Harvard Business Review, May 29, 2007)
Anthony F. Smith is co-founder and a managing director of Leadership Research Institute, recognized as one of the leading management consulting firms specializing in leadership development and assessment. An active writer and researcher whose articles have appeared in numerous publications, Smith was a contributor to the books The Leader of the Future and The Organization of the Future (from Jossey-Bass).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780787995829 |
| ISBN 10 | 0787995827 |
| Title | The Taboos of Leadership |
| Author | Anthony F Smith |
| Series | J-B Us Non-Franchise Leadership |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | John Wiley & Sons Inc |
| Year published | 2007-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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