The Cult of the Leader
A Manifesto for More Authentic Business
Published on 21. January 2011
Book
Hardback
296 pages
978-0-470-66604-3 (ISBN)
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Description
A critical look at the way that business leadership has gone so badly wrong.
Modern business is obsessed with leaders. We talk about leadership all the time, but its real meaning is becoming more and more obscure. Recent corporate crises have shown that all too often, our leaders are missing in action when we need them most. In this groundbreaking and provocative new book, Chris Bones shows how we need to:
* Restore trust and confidence
* Be more realistic about what leaders can and can't do
* Redefine talent
* Revalue experience
* Reconsider remuneration
Modern business is obsessed with leaders. We talk about leadership all the time, but its real meaning is becoming more and more obscure. Recent corporate crises have shown that all too often, our leaders are missing in action when we need them most. In this groundbreaking and provocative new book, Chris Bones shows how we need to:
* Restore trust and confidence
* Be more realistic about what leaders can and can't do
* Redefine talent
* Revalue experience
* Reconsider remuneration
Reviews / Votes
"... wonderfully forthright book." (Peoplemanagement.co.uk, May 2011)"The Cult of the Leader stood out for me, as it is so relevant in the current climate and its analysis of the underlying causes of our current economic issues is the best I have seen."
-Sir Anthony Cleaver, February 2012
"A very strong example of a compelling work-related read, with lessons for both the private and public sector." (Guardian Professional, February 2012)
"Bones combines his dry humour with practical advice." (HR Magazine, April 2011)
"...flawed thinking about the importance of top management talent is brilliantly exposed by Christopher Bones." (Director.co.uk, February 2011)
"... excellent book.... It is as telling as it is timely. (Director, February 2011)
"... explains how to build a structure without over-complicating it... a must for those trying to build an organization that works." (Management Today, January 2011)
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Product info
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Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 21.6 cm
Width: 13.5 cm
Thickness: 2.8 cm
Weight
500 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-66604-3 (9780470666043)
Schweitzer Classification
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Additional editions
E-Book
02/2012
Jossey-Bass
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Person
Christopher Bones is Professor of Creativity and Leadership at Manchester Business School. He is also Dean Emeritus of Henley Business School. In the course of his 22 year career in business, he has worked at companies including Cadbury Schweppes, Shell and Diageo. He is also a highly-regarded public commentator on leadership, management and HR.
He is the author of one previous book The Self-Reliant Manager.
He is the author of one previous book The Self-Reliant Manager.
Content
Acknowledgements.
Introduction: The Gods that Failed.
Part One: The Diagnosis.
1. Practically perfect in every way: The making of the modern leader.
2. Because we're worth it: The rise of the L'Oreal generation.
3. Why didn't we see it coming? The loss of liability, stewardship and owner control.
4. The public gets what the public wants: Values, confi dence, trust and reputation in leadership.
Part Two: The Solutions.
5. The manifesto for a more authentic business.
6. Diamonds on the soles of your shoes: The real war for talent.
7. Moving from warm gestures to cold showers: A reframing of executive reward.
8. Less is more: The future of leadership and its development in organizations.
Conclusion: The importance of being earnest. The price of the cult and the value of leadership.
Index.
Introduction: The Gods that Failed.
Part One: The Diagnosis.
1. Practically perfect in every way: The making of the modern leader.
2. Because we're worth it: The rise of the L'Oreal generation.
3. Why didn't we see it coming? The loss of liability, stewardship and owner control.
4. The public gets what the public wants: Values, confi dence, trust and reputation in leadership.
Part Two: The Solutions.
5. The manifesto for a more authentic business.
6. Diamonds on the soles of your shoes: The real war for talent.
7. Moving from warm gestures to cold showers: A reframing of executive reward.
8. Less is more: The future of leadership and its development in organizations.
Conclusion: The importance of being earnest. The price of the cult and the value of leadership.
Index.