Transformative Leadership

Vision, Focus & Drive are the ingredients of successful leadership. A compelling vision, creating a climate for success, and providing room to fail, learn and improve are essential. Leaders engage and support those they lead. They recognize trust is slowly earned but quickly lost. Leaders give back their time and knowledge. They mentor, just as they were shaped by their mentors. They walk the talk, especially when no one else is looking. Finally, leaders are part of a team. As we move through "Transformative Leadership: Leading with Integrity" the various chapters will address: ¿ Leadership Theories and Foundations ¿ Leader Traits and Ethical Dilemmas ¿ Ethical Leadership ¿ Communication and Conflict Resolution ¿ Innovative Leadership and Change Management ¿ Global Leadership Perspectives Leadership may be one of the greatest challenges and opportunities facing all enterprises and endeavors. Given the author's background the book touches heavily on the challenges engineering and construction faces today.