Decent people, decent company : how to lead with character at work and in life /
Turknett, Robert L.,
Decent people, decent company : how to lead with character at work and in life / Robert L. Turknett, Carolyn N. Turknett. - First edition. - xvi, 207 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part One: Integrity -- The Nature of Character -- Character, Culture, and Change -- The Leadership Character Model. Part Two: Respect-The Will to Understand -- Empathy -- Emotional Mastery -- Lack of Blame -- Humility. Part Three: Responsibility-The Power to Act -- Accountability -- Courage -- Self-Confidence -- Focus on the Whole -- Conclusion: Integrity at Work and All the Time -- -- Character, culture, and change -- The leadership character model -- Empathy -- Emotional mastery -- Lack of blame -- Humility -- Accountability -- Courage -- Self-confidence -- Focus on the whole -- Integrity at work, and all the time. Ch. 1. Ch. 2. Ch. 3. Ch. 4. Ch. 5. Ch. 6. Ch. 7. Ch. 8. Ch. 9. Ch. 10.
Annotation Inspiring people who lead with integrity move things forward, garner commitment from others, and are willing to ask the tough questions when necessary. These are the real leaders who generate and sustain cultures of character in organizations. Decent People, Decent Company puts the power to develop the core qualities of leadership character into the hands of anyone dedicated to bringing integrity, respect, and personal responsibility back to the workplace-regardless of his or her place in the organization. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience working with hundreds of CEOs, managers, and teams, this innovative husband-and-wife team provides both the inspiration and the tools to help people move from asking "Why don't they?" to asking "What can I?" Decent People, Decent Company identifies the eight essential traits of leadership character: empathy, emotional mastery, lack of blame, humility, accountability, courage, self-confidence, and focus on the whole. Annotation Drawing on more than 25 years experience working with hundreds of CEOs, managers, and teams, this innovative husband and wife team provide both the inspiration and the tools to help people move from asking "Why don't they?" to asking "What can I?" With their original and dynamic Leadership Character Model, the Turknetts have captured the essence of what it takes to revitalize attitudes and behaviour, unleash leadership integrity, and reinvigorate organisations. "Decent People, Decent Company shows how you can be more effective at solving problems and getting things done by bringing integrity, respect, and personal responsibility back to the workplace. Drawing on more than twenty-five years of experience working with hundreds of CEOs, managers, and teams, Robert and Carolyn Turknett provide both the inspiration and the tools to help you move from asking "Why don't they?" to asking "What can I?""--BOOK JACKET.
0891062068 9780891062066
2004018756
Leadership--Psychological aspects
Organizational behavior.
Integrity
Attitude (Psychology)
Emotional intelligence.
Quality of work life
HD57.7 / .T87 2005
658.4092019
Decent people, decent company : how to lead with character at work and in life / Robert L. Turknett, Carolyn N. Turknett. - First edition. - xvi, 207 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part One: Integrity -- The Nature of Character -- Character, Culture, and Change -- The Leadership Character Model. Part Two: Respect-The Will to Understand -- Empathy -- Emotional Mastery -- Lack of Blame -- Humility. Part Three: Responsibility-The Power to Act -- Accountability -- Courage -- Self-Confidence -- Focus on the Whole -- Conclusion: Integrity at Work and All the Time -- -- Character, culture, and change -- The leadership character model -- Empathy -- Emotional mastery -- Lack of blame -- Humility -- Accountability -- Courage -- Self-confidence -- Focus on the whole -- Integrity at work, and all the time. Ch. 1. Ch. 2. Ch. 3. Ch. 4. Ch. 5. Ch. 6. Ch. 7. Ch. 8. Ch. 9. Ch. 10.
Annotation Inspiring people who lead with integrity move things forward, garner commitment from others, and are willing to ask the tough questions when necessary. These are the real leaders who generate and sustain cultures of character in organizations. Decent People, Decent Company puts the power to develop the core qualities of leadership character into the hands of anyone dedicated to bringing integrity, respect, and personal responsibility back to the workplace-regardless of his or her place in the organization. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience working with hundreds of CEOs, managers, and teams, this innovative husband-and-wife team provides both the inspiration and the tools to help people move from asking "Why don't they?" to asking "What can I?" Decent People, Decent Company identifies the eight essential traits of leadership character: empathy, emotional mastery, lack of blame, humility, accountability, courage, self-confidence, and focus on the whole. Annotation Drawing on more than 25 years experience working with hundreds of CEOs, managers, and teams, this innovative husband and wife team provide both the inspiration and the tools to help people move from asking "Why don't they?" to asking "What can I?" With their original and dynamic Leadership Character Model, the Turknetts have captured the essence of what it takes to revitalize attitudes and behaviour, unleash leadership integrity, and reinvigorate organisations. "Decent People, Decent Company shows how you can be more effective at solving problems and getting things done by bringing integrity, respect, and personal responsibility back to the workplace. Drawing on more than twenty-five years of experience working with hundreds of CEOs, managers, and teams, Robert and Carolyn Turknett provide both the inspiration and the tools to help you move from asking "Why don't they?" to asking "What can I?""--BOOK JACKET.
0891062068 9780891062066
2004018756
Leadership--Psychological aspects
Organizational behavior.
Integrity
Attitude (Psychology)
Emotional intelligence.
Quality of work life
HD57.7 / .T87 2005
658.4092019