Leaders

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James M. Kouzes, Barry Z. Posner

"The first true revision of the classic book from the bestselling author of The Leadership Challenge As the world falls deeper into economic downturns and warfare, the question of credibility (how leaders gain and lose it) is more important than ever. Building on their research from The Leadership Challenge, James Kouzes and Barry Posner explore in Credibility why leadership is above all a relationship, with credibility as the cornerstone, and why leaders must "Say what you mean and mean what you say." This first full revision of the book since its initial publication in 1993 features new case studies from around the world, fully updated data and research, and a streamlined format. Written by the premier leadership experts working today, Credibility: Reveals the six key disciplines that strengthen a leader's capacity for developing and sustaining credibility. Provides rich examples of real managers in action Includes updates to?the applications?and research This personal, inspiring, and genuine guide helps you understand the fundamental importance of credibility for building personal and organizational success"--Provided by publisher.

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Frank Crowther

"Bestselling author Frank Crowther makes a compelling case for capacity building and parallel leadership as the keys to ensuring sustainable improvement. Research-based with tools and examples"-- Provided by publisher. "In this sequel to Developing Teacher Leaders, bestselling author Frank Crowther builds on the key concept of parallel leadership to demonstrate its utility as a strategic managerial tool in building school capacity. From School Improvement to Sustained Capacity: The Parallel Leadership Pathway specifically demonstrates how district and school leaders can utilize parallel leadership to facilitate a sequential school capacity building process that will ensure school improvement and increased student success. Based on a recent research study which examined how principals and teacher leaders worked together over a 2-4 year period to develop and sustain enhanced quality in their workplaces, this book expands the definition of parallel leadership, refines the notion of teacher leadership and incorporates roles for middle managers and student leaders. Crowther's research evidence and cases from numerous school-based studies illustrate how these parallel leadership roles can be used to attain what he terms the six basic dynamics essential to any successful school capacity building and preservation effort"--

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David C. Kuhlman

"Author provides a roadmap for success to professional services firms looking to emulate the great firms in their industry. Covers firm strategy, the disciplines that serve as a foundation for the firm's success, key ways firms differentiate themselves, and ways to create a high-performing culture"--Provided by publisher.

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Lennart Wohlgemuth, Jerker Carlsson, Henock Kifle

"This anthology aims at increasing the understanding of current management practices in Africa and of the challenges faced in building institutions. It attempts to provide, on the basis of varied theoretical and historical perspectives, a richer understanding of the conditions faced by the leaders in Africa and reviews experiences of management, leadership and institution building through a number of case studies where the authors relate their own and others experiences in different sectors and countries."--BOOK JACKET. "It is directed at an African readership aiming to contribute to an increased understanding of the difficult and long-term work of developing good management and institutions in Africa, but also at the donor community where it is hoped to encourage the emergence of more effective assistance in this area."--Jacket.