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How to Grow Leaders: The Seven Key Principles of Effective Leadership Development

How to Grow Leaders: The Seven Key Principles of Effective Leadership Development

by JohnAdair (Author)

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    Paperback 2006

    $3.76

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    Paperback 2009

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Synopsis

How to Grow Leaders is a ground-breaking new book from acknowledged expert John Adair, which aims to set the record straight on leadership development. First he invites you to join him on a journey of discovery about the nature of leadership and how it can be taught. Then he identifies the seven key principles of leadership development and answers vital questions on how to select, train and educate leaders at team, operational and strategic levels. Topics discussed include: the manager as leader, how people become leaders, training team leaders, how to manage leadership training and learning to be a top strategic leader. Leadership is not a soft skill; it is a key factor in business success. How to Grow Leaders will help managers to develop these skills in others whilst guiding them on their own personal journey towards excellence as a leader.Thought provoking and highly readable, How to Grow Leaders is a vital addition to the debate on leadership from a true world-renowned authority.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 192
 Edition: 1
 Publisher: Kogan Page
Published: 03 Oct 2006
ISBN 10: 0749448393
ISBN 13: 9780749448394
Book Overview: Paperback edition with a new foreword from the author From the author of the classic best-seller Not Bosses But Leaders - 'authoritative & wise' Warren Bennis John Adair has recently been named honorary professor of leadership by the China Executive Leadership Academy in Shanghai John Adair is the first professor of Leadership Studies in the world and he remains the most distinguished figure in the field. The Sunday Times John Adair is without doubt one of the foremost thinkers on leadership in the world. Sir John Harvey-Jones

Media Reviews
This book aims to set the record straight on leadership development. A high ideal to aim for but actually John Adair pulls it off...His chapter on 'Leaders or member?' is fascinating...Overall, a thought-provoking book with some interesting side stories that make it very readable. IET Engineering Management Adair is rightly regarded as one of the founding fathers of modern leadership. Businessballs.com Can contribute to an organization's strategy for development of its people and future growth of the business. Personnel Today In Adair's view, no organization should give a leadership role to someone who has no relevant training. Shanghai Daily John Adair is internationally acknowledged as an authority on leadership.
Author Bio
John Adair is internationally acknowledged as an authority on leadership. The world's first professor of Leadership Studies, he is the author of many books and articles on leadership and management development. An effective speaker with a valuable message, he continues to write and teach throughout the world, inspiring new audiences with his timeless vision of leadership.