The Leader's Edge: Six Creative Competencies for Navigating Complex Challenges

by Charles J. Palus, David M. Horth

Let the Center for Creative Leadership show you how you can dramatically improve your leadership abilities in today's business environment. Based on years of specialized research, The Leader's Edge outlines six distinct creative leadership skills that, while not traditionally associated with management development, have, nevertheless, proven to be essential to modern business leadership. Here, the book's authors deliver compelling lessons in paying attention, personalizing, imaging, serious play, collaborative inquiry, and crafting -- all competencies that modern leaders should master. They also outline activities for real-world implementation, provide case examples, and suggest ways to avoid common mistakes. A wealth of self-reflections and tools helps ensure your rapid progress.

Genres: Leadership

304 pages, Hardcover

First published January 10, 2002

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent resource focusing on incorporating right-brain competencies into leadership roles. Lots of theory, clearly articulated, with great practical application.

[Michael Brady · Rating 4 out of 5]

This well written text outlines a creative approach that can help you improve your leadership skills or those of your team members.