Harvard Business Review On Leadership

Description:
This title presents leading minds and landmark ideas in an easily accessible format. From the preeminent thinkers whose work has defined an entire field to the rising stars who will redefine the way we think about business, 'The Harvard Business Review Paperback' series delivers the fundamental information today's professionals need to stay competitive in a fast-moving world. 'Harvard Business Review on Leadership' gathers together eight of the Harvard Business Review's most influential articles on leadership, challenging many long-held assumptions about the true sources of power and authority. This is a 'Harvard Business Review Paperback'.

Table of Contents:
1. The Manager's Job: Folklore and Fact by Henry Mintzberg 2. What Leaders Really Do by John P. Kotter 3. Managers and Leaders: Are They Different? By Abraham Zaleznik 4. The Discipline of Building Character by Joseph L. Badaracco, Jr. 5. The Ways Chief Executive Officers Lead by Charles M. Farkas and Suzy Wetlaufer 6. The Human Side of Management by Thomas Teal 7. The Work of Leadership by Ronald A. Heifetz and Donald L. Laurie 8. Whatever Happened to the Take-Charge Manager? by Nitin Nohria and James D. Berkley About the Contributors Index

Author Biography:
Since 1984, Harvard Business School Press has been dedicated to publishing the most contemporary management thinking, written by authors and practitioners who are leading the way. Whether readers are seeking big-picture strategic thinking or tactical problem solving, advice in managing global corporations or for developing personal careers, HBS Press helps fuel the fire of innovative thought. HBS Press has earned a reputation as the springboard of thought for both established and emerging business leaders.