Description |
xxiii, 279 pages ; 24 cm |
Contents |
Introduction: Ten mistakes transformational leaders make -- The secret language of leadership -- The language of leadership: key enablers -- Articulating a clear, inspiring goal -- The leader's own story: committing to the goal -- Mastering the audience's story -- Cultivating narrative intelligence -- Telling truthful stories -- Leadership presence: the body language of leadership -- The language of leadership: key steps -- Getting attention -- Stimulating desire -- Reinforcing with reason -- Continuing the conversation -- Epilogue |
Summary |
"How do leaders connect and engage with their audiences? In this sequel to The Leader's Guide to Storytelling, business narrative expert Steve Denning explains why traditional approaches to leadership communication don't work and reveals the hidden patterns that effective leaders use to spark change. The book shows how anyone can inspire enduring enthusiasm for a cause, even in skeptical, cynical, or even hostile audiences." "The book introduces the concept of narrative intelligence - an ability to understand and act and react agilely in the quicksilver world of interacting narratives. It shows why this ability is key to the central task of leadership, what its dimensions are, and how you can measure it." "The book's lucid explanations, vivid examples, and practical tips are essential reading for CEOs, managers, change agents, marketers, salespersons, brand managers, politicians, teachers, parents - anyone who is setting out to the change the world."--BOOK JACKET |
Notes |
"A Wiley Imprint." |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 245 - 263) and index |
Subject |
Leadership.
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Communication in organizations.
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Storytelling.
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LC no. |
2007028784 |
ISBN |
9780787987893 cloth |
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