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Feb 05, 2010
Jeff 'SKI'
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How times have you been involved in a discussion about leadership? What leadership is, what it is not. Asked for examples of good leaders? Felt compelled to offer examples of poor leaders?
Heifetz' book "Leadership without Easy Answers" is a must own. Period.
Why? Too many great reasons to recite them all. But let me hit some highlights that hopefully will convince you to at least browse this book at your favorite bookstore.
1. A framework to organize t More...
Heifetz' book "Leadership without Easy Answers" is a must own. Period.
Why? Too many great reasons to recite them all. But let me hit some highlights that hopefully will convince you to at least browse this book at your favorite bookstore.
1. A framework to organize t More...
Apr 25, 2009
Wayne
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Thoughtful discussion of leadership that creates sustainable change. As the title implies, it does not present a simple 1-2-3 formula. Instead it offers a way to assess the leadership situation and take the right kinds of actions.
Jan 29, 2012
"Instead of looking for saviors, we should be calling for leadership that will challenge us to face problems for which there are no simple, painless solutions-- problems that require us to learn new ways."- Heifetz
Sep 16, 2010
Great book on leadership skills, and how to look at different leadership examples throughout history. Highly suggest this book for anyone going into management or director roles in your career.
Nov 30, 2011
Try inter-library loan (New College of Florida, Sarasota, has it). Paul Lundberg suggested this to VP while visiting during Thanksgiving 2011.
Jan 29, 2009
Laura
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One of my favorite non-fiction book quotes is the last sentence of the book. Brilliant. I need to re-read this.
Jun 15, 2010
Jeff
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A definitive work on leadership, follower-ship, and the messages we send and expect to receive.
Aug 10, 2011
Veronica
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one of the most fascinating reads EVER. Read for grad school, must read again!
Feb 28, 2010
We have to stand united behind the President as we work for Health Care Reform
Apr 13, 2009
Charlane
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I remember this book being powerful. :) I need to read it again. I remember observing leaders more closely...formally and informally.
Dec 17, 2009
Peter
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This is one of the most powerful books that I have ever read. It is a must read for all leaders and change agents which will help identify and attack adaptive challenges (the BIG problems without simple, technical solutions.)
Jan 03, 2012
Emily
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Interesting with good points. I wish the language had been slightly more straightforward - it was quite academic for a book that kept commenting on how it was supposed to be useful for 'practitioners'.
May 27, 2009
Rosemary
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Surprisingly readable and offers fresh perspectives on events of recent history....I keep seeing these patterns repeat in the daily news!
Dec 17, 2009
I really like his style and focus on change and leadership. Excellent book.
Jun 25, 2009
Todd
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This is one of the best books on leaership I have read. I have read at least 50 on this subject. Finally a pragamatic approach to leadership.
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