Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries: The Leadership Mystique : Leading behavior in the human enterprise

The Leadership Mystique : Leading behavior in the human enterprise


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"This is a book that any senior executive will find enlightening, as it peels back the layers of self-deception to reveal how our hidden personalities, largely hard-wired since early childhood, affect the way we lead and manage others." Carol Kennedy, Director magazine "This book is a real gem. The author writes with flair and precision. ... I recommend this book very highly. It is clear, timely and accessible. De Vries is a master of the elusive topic of leadership. For the busy manager and consultant, it is a valuable balance to a growing library that merely idealises and idolises leadership." HR Monthly, Australia "Your business can have all the advantages in the world; strong financial resources, enviable market position, and state-of-the-art technology, but if leadership fails, all of these advantages melt away." - Manfred Kets de Vries Organizations are like automobiles. They don't run themselves, except downhill.Successful leadership today demands very different behavior from the conventional leadership tradition we are used to. It requires leaders who speak to the collective imagination of their people, co-opting them to join in the business journey; leaders who are able to motivate people to full commitment and spur them on to make that extra effort. It's all about human behavior. It's about understanding the way people and organizations behave, about creating relationships, about building commitment, and about adapting your behavior to lead in a creative and motivating way. So, stop right now and ask yourself what you're doing about the leadership factor. How do you execute your own leadership style? Whether you work on the shop floor or have a corner office on the top floor of a shimmering skyscraper, what have you done today to be more effective as a leader? There are no quick answers to leadership questions, and there are no easy solutions. In fact, the more we learn the more it seems there is to learn. In The Leadership Mystique, management and psychology guru Manfred Kets de Vries unpicks the many layers of complexity that underlie effective leadership, and gets to the heart of the day-to-day behavior of leading people in the human enterprise. Assess your own leadership qualities with the probing self-questionnaires and learn how to develop your skills for maximum impact as a leader.

This hardcover book with internal wire-o binding is 6.5in x 8in, a perfect size for readers to keep handy and reference often. The stylish design of this book, along with the interior photographs, illustrations and diagrams, make the learning process simple and fun for beginners and provides useful tips for more advanced readers.Choosing the right houseplants and keeping them healthy need not be difficult. The Indoor Plant Bible offers general guidance on selecting the right plant for your environment and looks at different methods of watering and feeding. Potting, pruning, and propagation techniques are described and a "plant clinic" is included, giving some solutions to common household problems. Advanced techniques like stem cuttings and plant division are shown in a step-by-step fashion, and the plant doctor section will walk plant owners through the causes and cures for each symptom. The directory of plants is arranged alphabetically The Leadership Mystique : Leading behavior in the human enterprise download ebook by botanical name and this section of the book lists 140 of the most popular houseplants. Each entry contains a description of the plant and instructions for its care, including its preferences in the terms of light, temperature, watering, and feeding. Any pests and diseases known to attack the plant are listed and the best methods of propagation outlined. The Indoor Plant Bible will make a wonderful must-have resource for hobbyists and professionals.


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Author: Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries
Number of Pages: 304 pages
Published Date: 14 Jan 2009
Publisher: Pearson Education Limited
Publication Country: Harlow, United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN: 9781405840194
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