Paradoxes of Leadership - Couverture souple

Edmunson, Charles

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0926902539 ISBN 13 : 9780926902534

Editeur : National Center for Employee Ownership, 2009

Synopsis

This book was Charles Edmunson's final gift to the employee ownership community. Started when he was well into the debilitating illness that would take his life, Paradoxes of Leadership is a distillation of the wisdom, insight, and passion Charles brought to management and the employee ownership community at large. In it, Charles discusses 14 paradoxes that define his philosophy of leadership. For instance, the first paradox is that "we have more influence when we listen than when we tell." By listening, we gain respect from those with whom we interact, allowing us to be listened to when we most need it. We also have the chance to learn to make us better informed leaders in the future.

The book is a true labor of love. Unable to write, and, increasingly, finding it difficult even to talk, Charles dedicated himself to dictating his thoughts to Loren Rodgers, who made weekly trips to Framingham, MA, to listen to Charles. These extensive notes were then written up by Corey Rosen of the National Center for Employee Ownership, which also laid out the book and had it printed, to form the final product.

Paradoxes of Leadership has earned well-deserved and widespread praise. Whether being used as a text at Boston College, as a guide for employee-owners, or an inspiration for anyone interested in Charles' life, it is an inspiring book. The final paradox of the book is that "a full life is achieved not by grasping but by giving." This act of giving by Charles can help make all our lives fuller.

This edition of Paradoxes of Leadership incorporates many minor edits and corrections made for the 2009 reprint by Janet Edmunson, the author's widow.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: National Center for Employee Ownership
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0926902539
• ISBN 13: 9780926902534
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 92
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible