The Taboos of Leadership
The 10 Secrets No One Will Tell You About Leaders and What They Really Think
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Author
Contributions
- Steven M. Bornstein (Foreword) - Contributor
Publication
2007-04-20 - Jossey-Bass
Language
English
Word Count
48,000 words, Guess
Page Count
192 pages
Physical Format
Hardcover
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL11097904M
- ISBN-139780787995829
- ISBN-100787995827
- OCLC Control Number77476574
- OCLC Control Numbertaboosofleadersh00smit_0
and 3 more
- Library of Congress Control Number2006101888
- Goodreads730747
- LibraryThing3958319
Classifications
- LCCHD57.7 .S645 2007
Description
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 ...
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