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A Failure Of Nerve: Leadership In The Age Of The Quick Fix
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Ten Years After His Death, Edwin Friedman'S Insights Into Leadership Are More Urgently Needed Than Ever. He Was The First To Tell Us That All Organizations Have Personalities, Like Families, And To Apply The Insights Of Family Therapy To Churches And Synagogues, Rectors And Rabbis, Politicians And Teachers.Failure Of Nerve Is Essential Reading For All Leaders, Be They Parents Or Presidents, Corporate Executives Or Educators, Religious Superiors Or Coaches, Healers Or Generals, Managers Or Clergy. Friedman'S Insights About Our Regressed, Seatbelt Society, Oriented Toward Safety Rather Than Adventure, Help Explain The Sabotage That Leaders Constantly Face Today.Suspicious Of The Quick Fixes And Instant Solutions That Sweep Through Our Culture Only To Give Way To The Next Fad, He Argues For Strength And Selfdifferentiation As The Marks Of True Leadership. His Formula For Success Is More Maturity, Not More Data; Stamina, Not Technique; And Personal Responsibility, Not Empathy.This Book Was Unfinished At The Time Of Friedman'S Death, And Originally Published In A Limited Edition. This New Edition Makes His Lifechanging Insights And Challenges Available To A New Generation Of Readers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'A Failure of Nerve'? A: The main theme of 'A Failure of Nerve' is the exploration of leadership in a society focused on quick fixes and safety. Edwin Friedman emphasizes the importance of self-differentiation, maturity, and personal responsibility in effective leadership.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Failure of Nerve' is Edwin H. Friedman.
- Q: What type of leadership insights does Edwin Friedman provide? A: Edwin Friedman provides insights that apply family therapy principles to leadership, highlighting the psychological aspects of organizational behavior and the challenges leaders face.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all types of leaders? A: Yes, the book is suitable for various types of leaders, including parents, educators, corporate executives, and religious leaders, as it addresses universal challenges in leadership.
- Q: What edition of the book is currently available? A: The current available edition is a new edition that makes Friedman's life-changing insights accessible to a new generation of readers.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating that it is in pristine condition and has not been previously used.
- Q: How many pages does 'A Failure of Nerve' contain? A: The book contains 260 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of 'A Failure of Nerve' is paperback.
- Q: When was 'A Failure of Nerve' published? A: The book was published on February 1, 2007.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: The key feature of this book is that it is a used book in good condition, providing valuable insights into leadership.