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Leadership for the Disillusioned: Moving beyond myths and heroes to leading that liberates
Leadership for the Disillusioned is a true gem among the avalanche of books published each year on leadership. In a very different voice, Amanda Sinclair provides us with deep insights in her search for a different type of leader she truly liberates us from the shadow side of the leader within.'
Professor Manfred Kets de Vries, Director, INSEAD Global Leadership Center
We expect our leaders to be assertive, confident, in control. Can they, and we, live up to this? Or should leadership instead be aimed at altogether different outcomes?
Amanda Sinclair, writer, professor at Australia's foremost Business School and yoga teacher, tackles these fundamental questions about leadership head on. She shows how our ideas about leadership have been captured by narrow interests and corporate templates. Challenging leadership assumptions and myths, she explores an approach to leading that is truly liberating for both leaders and those around them.
Leadership for the Disillusioned is not a guide to getting to the it will take you on a different journey. Sinclair draws on a wide set of social ideas, including Eastern philosophies, as well as personal encounters with exceptional leaders.
Leadership for the Disillusioned is for anyone who is looking for an alternative way to lead.
This is a marvellous book, one of the best I have ever read on leadership...Beautifully written, clear and concise, it is also personal, experiential and empowering.'
Professor David Collinson, Lancaster University Management School
At long last, Amanda Sinclair blows open leadership myths?this book is a must for all of us who want leadership to be about liberation and freedom.'
Rhonda Galbally, CEO, www.ourcommunity.com.au
Amanda brings a philosophical skepticism to much academic writing about leadership...she has produced a book marked by honesty and self-examination.'
Professor Glyn Davis, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne
Professor Manfred Kets de Vries, Director, INSEAD Global Leadership Center
We expect our leaders to be assertive, confident, in control. Can they, and we, live up to this? Or should leadership instead be aimed at altogether different outcomes?
Amanda Sinclair, writer, professor at Australia's foremost Business School and yoga teacher, tackles these fundamental questions about leadership head on. She shows how our ideas about leadership have been captured by narrow interests and corporate templates. Challenging leadership assumptions and myths, she explores an approach to leading that is truly liberating for both leaders and those around them.
Leadership for the Disillusioned is not a guide to getting to the it will take you on a different journey. Sinclair draws on a wide set of social ideas, including Eastern philosophies, as well as personal encounters with exceptional leaders.
Leadership for the Disillusioned is for anyone who is looking for an alternative way to lead.
This is a marvellous book, one of the best I have ever read on leadership...Beautifully written, clear and concise, it is also personal, experiential and empowering.'
Professor David Collinson, Lancaster University Management School
At long last, Amanda Sinclair blows open leadership myths?this book is a must for all of us who want leadership to be about liberation and freedom.'
Rhonda Galbally, CEO, www.ourcommunity.com.au
Amanda brings a philosophical skepticism to much academic writing about leadership...she has produced a book marked by honesty and self-examination.'
Professor Glyn Davis, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Melbourne
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242 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2007
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July 10, 2018
Some parts were insightful, others meh-
The author of this book tries to breakdown stereotypes about leadership, but in doing so- writes her own disillusioned definition reinforcing a separate set of leadership “expectations.”
The most thought provoking part of the entire book was the attempt to marry Eastern spirituality and ideology with Western definitions of leadership. The introduction to thought was nice, although the depth this mention made me crave was lacking.
The author of this book tries to breakdown stereotypes about leadership, but in doing so- writes her own disillusioned definition reinforcing a separate set of leadership “expectations.”
The most thought provoking part of the entire book was the attempt to marry Eastern spirituality and ideology with Western definitions of leadership. The introduction to thought was nice, although the depth this mention made me crave was lacking.
August 22, 2013
An excellent and comprehensive examination of 'leadership' by Amanda Sinclair that offers a clear and simple method for anyone who wants to be a better and effective leader.
Expect an academic voice and approach to the text.
March 8, 2022
Important information on Leadership especially if you are a women or in the realm of Public Health.
February 9, 2016
Good soft side of leadership
Introduced new techniques and insight into leadership. Refreshing and easy reading with good personal examples to relate to real word.
Introduced new techniques and insight into leadership. Refreshing and easy reading with good personal examples to relate to real word.
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews