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Author Kets de Vries, Manfred F. R.

Title The leadership mystique : leading behavior in the human enterprise / Manfred F.R. Kets de Vries
Edition Second edition
Published Harlow, England ; New York : Prentice Hall/Financial Times, 2006

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Contents 1. Decoding the human mystique : using the prism of the clinical paradigm -- 2. Emotional intelligence in the world of work -- 3. The mussel syndrome -- 4. The failure factor in leadership -- 5. The Dilbert phenomenon -- 6. The rot at the top -- 7. Achieving personal and organizational change -- 8. Characteristics of effective leadership -- 9. Leadership in a global context -- 10. Roles leaders play -- 11. The dynamics of succession -- 12. Leadership development -- 13. Best places to work : authentizotic organizations -- 14. Final thoughts
Summary Successful leadership today is all about human behaviour. It's about understanding the way people and organisations behave, creating relationships, building commitment, and adapting your own behaviour to lead in a creative and motivating way. This book is based on a series of lectures given by the author over many years. Although based on research into leadership, it is intended as a practical workbook for those who want to learn more about leadership in practice
Notes Previous ed.: 2001
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Original version xxiv, 276 p. ; 24 cm
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Subject Executives -- Psychology.
Leadership.
ISBN 0131369997 (electronic bk.)
1405840196 (alk. paper)
9780131369993 (electronic bk.)
9781405840194 (alk. paper)
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