Leadership, New and Revised: The Inner Side of Greatness, A Philosophy for Leaders

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John Wiley & Sons, Oct 31, 2002 - Business & Economics - 396 pages
It has been more than a decade since the first edition of Peter Koestenbaum's landmark book Leadership: The Inner Side of Greatness was published. Since that time world events have caused a dramatic shift in how we think about our lives and our work. Now we grapple with the fundamental questions. How can we live a courageous life and manage anxiety? Is it possible to reach greater heights of ethics and responsibility?

Peter Koestenbaum, the preeminent business philosopher, has been a trusted mentor to business leaders worldwide. In this thoroughly revised edition of his classic book he shares his wisdom about the fundamental nature of leadership and shows what it takes to become an exceptional and passionate leader in today's complex world. At the very heart of the book is his Leadership Diamond model—a paradigm that challenges managers to transform their thinking and approach everything with fresh effectiveness in order to reap richer results and become great leaders.

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Contents

IntroductionThe Oath of Inner Greatness Nine Keys to Business Wisdom
1
Part OneThe Model What Is Inner Greatness?
15
Part TwoThe Context The Search for Greatness
167
Part ThreeThe Real World Leadership Strategies in Action
231
A Leadership Resource Tips for Achieving and Sustaining Inner Greatness
327
References
357
Index
361
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Peter Koestenbaum is the founder and chairman of Philosophy-in-Business and the Koestenbaum Institute. He has consulted on leadership, management, marketing, and strategy implementation in nearly forty countries. He is the author of Freedom and Accountability at Work and The Philosophic Consultant, both from Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer.

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