With the rapid trend away from management to business leadership, there is a need for a new, broader understanding of leadership. This clear and authoritative guide answers the questions, ‘what is strategic leadership?’, ‘what makes a person effective as a strategic leader?’ and ‘how can I develop my abilities as a leader?’. The concept of leadership is relevant not only to organisational life but to all of us: everyone has to ‘lead’ their own life. To be a strategi… More >>
Effective Strategic Leadership: An Essential Path to Success Guided by the World’s Great Leaders
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#1 by David Taylor on May 10, 2010 - 10:58 pm
John Adair taught military history and also served in the Arab Legion which is an elite unit of the arab armies. Knowing the theory and pratice of warfare puts John in a good position to give advice to modern organisations on just what strategy is and how its successful implementation will aid success in a competitive environment. Written in a very readable and engaging style, the book is not just for businesses but also a good read for personal development with discussions on trust, respect and ethical and moral dilemmas
1. Understanding strategic leadership looks at the roots, developement and role of the strategic leader
2. Leading the Way lists the Critical Successful Factors for implementation
3. I am myself my own commander is the final section looks inward at yourself.
An excellent book for any business analyst or high level policy maker
Rating: 5 / 5