Leadership That Matters: The Critical Factors for Making a Difference in People's Lives and Organizations' Success [Paperback]

Leadership That Matters examines transformational leadership-leadership that not only improves productivity and performance but also makes a positive difference in the lives of organization members. Traditional leaders achieve superior results because of their ability to transform people from dutiful followers into self-directed leaders who go beyond simply doing what is expected of them.

Drawing on research that investigates leadership, culture, and performance in dozens of organizations, the Sashkins describe the specific behaviors and personal characteristics of transformational leaders. They show how you can construct an empowering organizational culture that nurtures self-reliance and long-term thinking. They offer practical advice on how you can become a transformational leader—and make leadership matter.Acknowledgments
Introduction: What Is Leadership That Matters?
What Makes This Book Different?
Summary
CHAPTER ONE: What Is Leadership?
Personality, Behavior, and Situational Context
Leadership That Matters: A New Synthesis Summary
CHAPTER TWO: What Have We Learned About Leadership?
Leaders and Managers Leadership Research A New Leadership Paradigm Summary
CHAPTER THREE: Leadership Skills and Behaviors
Research to Identify Transformational Leadership Behaviors
Leadership Behavior and Performance
Summary
CHAPTER FOUR: Charisma and Character
Max Weber: Bureaucracy and Charisma
A Modern Approach to Charismatic Leadership
The Development of the Power Need
Summary
CHAPTER FIVE: Leaders, Followers, and Power
Three Basic Influence Processes
Leaders and Followers: Power Relations
Is Charisma Always Bad?
Can Transformational Leaders Be Charismatic?
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