Renaissance Leadership and The Renaissance Way
Published on 20. December 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
130 pages
978-1-300-78937-6 (ISBN)
Description
The book provides a comprehensive framework for leadership inspired by Renaissance principles. It emphasizes adaptive, agile, and compassionate leadership to drive innovation and change. The authors outline the "Renaissance Way," a set of practices and mindsets designed to cultivate effective leaders who inspire and engage others.
Key Concepts:
1. The Context for Leadership: Discusses the current landscape and the need for agile, adaptive leaders.
2. Eight Practices of Renaissance Leaders: Introduces essential practices such as personal mastery, cross-boundary learning, and systematic change.
3. Personal Mastery: Focuses on self-awareness and overcoming leadership derailers.
4. Glocal Mindset: Combines global awareness with local action to navigate the global knowledge economy.
5. Cross Boundary Learning: Emphasizes continuous learning and innovation.
6. Thinking Back from the Future: Encourages strategic foresight and future-oriented thinking.
7. Leading Systematic Change: Utilizes systems thinking to drive organizational change.
8. Driving Performance with Passion: Highlights the importance of passion and performance measurement.
9. Demonstrate Courage: Explores various types of courage needed in leadership.
10. Practice and Live Ubuntu: Integrates principles of Ubuntu, focusing on community and relationships.
11. The Seven C's: Curiosity, Creativity, Collaboration, Commitment, Courage, Competence, and Compassion are essential traits for Renaissance leaders.
12. Challenge Dialogue System (CDS): Describes CDS as a core skill set for engaging in meaningful conversations.
13. Living the Renaissance Way: Discusses the characteristics of Renaissance leaders and the potential of the Renaissance Network.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Morrisville
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 148 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
179 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-300-78937-6 (9781300789376)
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Persons
This book aims to equip leaders with the insights, ideas, and frameworks necessary to lead change with passion and foresight, fostering a culture of innovation and growth.
Stephen Murgatroyd is a writer, broadcaster, and consultant. Born on October 31, 1950, in Bradford, Yorkshire, England, he has had a diverse career. He graduated with honors from University College Cardiff and later earned a Master of Philosophy and a doctorate from the Open University of the UK. Stephen has held various roles, including Dean at Athabasca University and Executive Director of the Centre for Innovative Management. He is currently the Chief Scout of the Innovation Expedition and Principal of Murgatroyd Communications & Consulting Inc. Stephen has authored over 40 books and numerous articles, focusing on innovation, leadership, and organizational change.
Donald G. Simpson, born in 1934, is the founder and Chief Explorer of the Innovation Expedition. Known as a cultural wanderer, boundary-buster, and imagineer, Don has challenged many to think differently and collaborate wisely. His journey began with a role as a high school teacher and football coach, which led to his involvement in creating and running the African Students Foundation and Crossroads Africa. Don has a Ph.D. in history related to Black History in Canada and the New Imperialism in Africa. He has been involved in various initiatives as an educator, researcher, consultant, mentor, and entrepreneur.
Both authors have extensive experience in leadership, innovation, and organizational development, making them well-equipped to share insights and frameworks for effective leadership in their book.