Building leadership character. ([2019])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Amy Newman, Cornell University, USA.
• Authors: Newman, Amy
• Contents: Chapter 1: Leadership Character in Context; Chapter Overview; Leaders Choose Character; Leadership Theories Have Evolved; Dimensions Focus Our Efforts to Develop Character; Leadership Character has Organizational and Personal Benefits; Judgment Contributes to Ethical Decision Making; Corporate Failures Teach Us About Character—and About Ourselves; Summary; Exercises; Chapter 2: Learning Character Lessons from Failure; Chapter Overview; Failure is Critical to Success; People Fear Failure Because of the Pain; Learning from Failure Builds Character; Leaders Adopt a Learning Orientation; Forward-Looking Organizations Value Failure; Self-Reflection Helps Us Learn From Failure; Reflection Prepares Us Intellectually; Practicing Mindfulness Prepares Us Emotionally; Taking Care of Our Bodies Prepares Us Physically; Summary; Exercises<br />Chapter 3: Vulnerability: Risking Exposure; Chapter Overview; Volkswagen’s “Clean Diesel” Dupes Customers; Vulnerability Means Risking Exposure; Vulnerability Builds Connection; Apologizing is Good for Business; Rolling Stone Gets it Right; Connection is Built or Destroyed on Social Media; Summary; Exercises; Chapter 4: Authenticity: Living as Yourself; Chapter Overview; General Motors Delays Recalls; Authentic Leaders are True to Themselves; Authenticity Doesn’t Mean Being Rigid or Morally Correct; Authentic Leaders Bring Their Whole Selves to Work; Self-Awareness and Self-Acceptance Help Us Feel Comfortable In Our Own Skin; We Want to Connect with Real People on Social Media; Summary; Exercises; Chapter 5: Integrity: Being Consistent and Whole; Chapter Overview; FIFA Leaders Disappointed Athletes and Fans Around the World; Leaders of Integrity are Consistent and Whole; Behavioral Integrity is Good for Business; Trust in Organizations is Eroding; Leaders Who Model Integrity, Trust, and Transparency Cultivate Trust; Leaders with Integrity Tell the Truth; Investors Seek and Demonstrate Integrity; Summary; Exercises; Chapter 6: Accountability: Responding to Others; Chapter Overview; Wells Fargo Set Unrealistic Sales Goals for Employees; Responsibility and Accountability Definitions are Complementary; Leaders Avoid Accountability by Shifting Blame; Incentives and Regulations Ensure Some Accountability; Leaders Foster a Culture of Accountability; Accountable Leaders Admit and Forgive Mistakes; External Leaders Step in When Boards Fail; Whistleblowers Demand Accountability; Companies Improve their Accountability; Summary; Exercises; Chapter 7: Courage: Standing Up; Chapter Overview; Samsung Botches a Recall; Courageous Leaders Fight for Worthy Goals; Taking Measured Risks Improves Outcomes; Courage Means Facing Our Fears; Public, Unpopular Decisions Take Courage; Courageous Leaders Tackle Different Conversations; Radical Candor and Radical Transparency are Two Ways Leaders Demonstrate Courage; Self-Righteousness Needs to be Controlled; Summary; Exercises; Chapter 8: Humility: Learning from Others; Chapter Overview; Constituencies Question Uber’s Ethics; Humble Leaders Recognize Their Own Limitations; Humility as a Management Strength; Humble Leaders Make Space for Others; Assessments Teach Us About Humility; Leading with Humility Requires Perspective; Humble Leaders Seek Feedback; Curiosity is Associated with Intellectual Humility; Two Chefs Illustrate Humility; Summary; Exercises; Chapter 9: Compassion: Caring for Others and Ourselves; Chapter Overview; SeaWorld Fails to Respond to Movie Blackfish; Compassion Alleviates Suffering; Responding with Compassion Involves Four Steps; Compassion Benefits People and Organizations; Compassionate Leaders Respond with Small Gestures, Comfort, and Empathy; Communication about a Suicide Offers a Model of Compassion; Self-Compassion and Gratitude Ease Suffering; Summary; Exercises;
• Publisher Details: Los Angeles : SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication Date: 2019
• Extent: 1 online resource (xx, 265 pages)
• Subjects: 658.4092; Leadership; Character
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781544343112; 1544343116
• Related ISBNs: 9781544307855
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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