Leaders are made, not born, according to the bestselling author of this insightful and thought-provoking new book. Offering practical advice and real-life examples, Bennis guides the reader through the exciting process of becoming a leader. "This is Warren Bennis's most important book".--Peter Druker.
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Leaders are made, not born, according to the bestselling author of this insightful and thought-provoking new book. Offering practical advice and real-life examples, Bennis guides the reader through the exciting process of becoming a leader. "This is Warren Bennis's most important book".--Peter Druker.
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Good. There is light writing/highligting in this book. The pages are sun faded and slightly yellowing The dust jacket shows normal wear and tear. This is a hardcover copy The binding is tight and in great condition Fast Shipping-Each order powers our free bookstore in Chicago and sending books to Africa!
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Fine in Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. BOOK: Spine Bumped; Light Shelf Rub to Boards; Edges Lightly Soiled; Slight Yellowing Due to Age. DUST JACKET: Lightly Creased; Lightly Chipped; Slight Yellowing Due to Age; In Archival Quality Jacket Cover. Warren Bennis, Coauthor of the bestselling Leaders. TEXT DESIGN BY: Douglass G. A. Scott. JACKET PHOTO: Jeanne Strongin. COVER/JACKET DESIGN BY: Steve Snider. CONTENTS: Preface; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1 Mastering the Context 2 Understanding the Basics 3 Knowing Yourself 4 Knowing the World 5 Operating on Instinct 6 Deploying Yourself: Strike Hard, Try Everything 7 Moving Through Chaos 8 Getting People on Your Side 9 Organizations Can Help--or Hinder 10 Forging the Future; Biographies; References; Index. SYNOPSIS: Leaders are made, not born, according to bestselling author Warren Bennis in this stimulating and significant new book on leadership. Most people have the capacity for leadership, he writes, if they are willing to embark on an important journey of self-discovery and understanding. With practical advice and provocative interviews, Bennis leads readers through the exciting process of becoming a leader. Bennis does not believe in leadership theories; he'd rather learn from those in real life. On Becoming a Leader is, therefore, notable for its interviews with a mix of leaders from all walks of life: from Norman Lear and John Sculley to Gloria Steinem, Mathilde Krim, and Sydney Pollack. Their revelations about their own experiences allow Bennis to analyze the leadership process in unusual depth. First, Bennis examines the leadership vacuum--in this country and abroad--and explores why we produce endless celebrities, yet very few men and women of real achievement. Then he identifies the basic ingredients of leadership, analyzes the difference between managers and leaders, discusses the ways that adults can learn more about themselves and the world, then shows how they can effectively reach and lead others. Bennis examines the key factors for successful leadership in the future and closes with a chapter on how organizations of all kinds can help their people become leaders. Warren Bennis is Distinguished Professor of Business Administration at the University of Southern California, the former President of the University of Cincinnati, and a consultant to multinational companies and governments, both here and abroad. He is the coauthor of Leaders: The Strategies for Taking Charge, which has sold more than 300, 000 copies.