Everything I Need to Know About Leadership I Learnt from the Kids

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2005
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'Can I drive the car?' is a familiar refrain for most parents. But in dealing with this issue of control, trust and training, is there a lesson to be learnt, a lesson that can be applied by leaders in the business environment? The author has written a title that draws on everyday events in the life of his family, pointing out how these experiences translate into important lessons in leadership. Whether they are issues of control or communication, inspiration or loyalty, or simply getting through the tough times, Coats explores the universal lessons we learn as parents and shows how to apply them in the boardroom, the office or the factory.

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'Can I drive the car?' is a familiar refrain for most parents. But in dealing with this issue of control, trust and training, is there a lesson to be learnt, a lesson that can be applied by leaders in the business environment? The author has written a title that draws on everyday events in the life of his family, pointing out how these experiences translate into important lessons in leadership. Whether they are issues of control or communication, inspiration or loyalty, or simply getting through the tough times, Coats explores the universal lessons we learn as parents and shows how to apply them in the boardroom, the office or the factory.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 168
Edition: New title
Publisher: The Penguin Group (SA) (Pty) Ltd
Published: 01 Feb 2005
ISBN 10: 0143024671
ISBN 13: 9780143024675

Author Bio

Keith Coats was born and grew up in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. Keith has spent most of his working career in the non-profit, volunteer-based sector. Keith is highly regarded for his leadership style and human development skills, and is chairing of various regional and national strategic restructurings. He has lectured in Leadership and Management at the Natal Technikon and is a sought after international speaker on leadership and human development issues.