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Bravo to Barbara Kellerman! Building upon a lifetime of scholarship and upon a popular course she has created at Harvard, Kellerman brings between the covers of a single volume the world's classic literature on leadership. Every thoughtful leader will find deep, rich rewards here.' David Gergen, Director, Center for Public Leadership Harvard Kennedy School, Former Presidential AdviserBolster your leadership literacyand improve your performance as a leader or manager.Leadership, says author, leadership expert, and Harvard Professor Barbara Kellerman, 'is all about what leaders should learnbut it is decidedly not, deliberately not, about what leadership education has lately come to look like.'Instead, Leadership is a concise yet expansive collection of great leadership literature that has stood the test of time. As Kellerman makes clear in her extensive, authoritative commentaries, every single selection has had, and continues to have, an impact on how and what we think about what it means to lead. And every single one has had an impact on leadership as an area of intellectual inquiryas well as on the course of human history.Part I of Leadership consists of writings about leadership: Lao Tzuon how to lead lightly Platoon tyrants and philosopherkings Machiavellion the preservation of powerIn Part II, you'll find examples of what Kellerman uniquely identifies as writing as leadershipworks and words that thanks to their persuasiveness and power, changed the world: Thomas PaineCommon Sense Elizabeth Cady Stanton'Declaration of Sentiments' Rachel CarsonSilent SpringPart III presents leaders in actionindividuals who seized the moment to captivate, motivate, and lead with their singular personal power to persuade: Abraham Lincolnon war and redemption Elizabeth Ion gender and power Vaclav Havelon the power of the powerlessThe selections themselves, each a classic of the leadership literature, together with Kellerman's expert commentary, make Leadership required reading for those who want to learn about, reflect on, and even apply the greatest leadership literature lessons, ever.Barbara Kellerman is the James MacGregor Burns Lecturer in Public Leadership at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, The Los Angeles Times, and Harvard Business Review, and she has appeared on CBS, NBC, NPR, and CNN. She is author and editor of many books on leadership, most recently Bad Leadership and Followership. Kellerman is ranked by Forbes.com as among the 'Top 50 Business Thinkers' (2009), and by Leadership Excellence in the top 15 of 100 'best minds on leadership' (20082009).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'LEADERSHIP: Essential Selections on Power, Authority, and Influence'? A: The book focuses on classic literature related to leadership, exploring themes of power, authority, and influence through various historical and philosophical perspectives.
- Q: Who is the author of this book and what are her credentials? A: The author is Barbara Kellerman, a prominent leadership expert and the James MacGregor Burns Lecturer in Public Leadership at Harvard University. She is recognized for her extensive contributions to the field of leadership studies.
- Q: What are the key themes covered in the book? A: Key themes include the nature of leadership as discussed by historical figures like Lao Tzu and Machiavelli, as well as impactful writings that changed the world, such as Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense' and Rachel Carson's 'Silent Spring'.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is a hardcover edition with a total of 352 pages, presenting a collection of essays, commentaries, and classic writings on leadership.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone who wants to improve their leadership skills? A: Yes, the book is designed to enhance leadership literacy and provides valuable insights for anyone looking to improve their leadership abilities or understand leadership theory.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on August 13, 2010.
- Q: What kind of readers would benefit from this book? A: This book is suitable for students, professionals, and anyone interested in leadership, including managers, educators, and those in public service roles.
- Q: Are there any notable reviews or endorsements for this book? A: Yes, the book has received positive reviews from notable figures, including David Gergen, who praised Kellerman's scholarship and the depth of the content.
- Q: What is the importance of the selections included in the book? A: The selections are considered classics in leadership literature, each contributing to the understanding of leadership and influencing intellectual inquiry in the field.
- Q: Can this book be used as a textbook for leadership courses? A: Yes, it can serve as a textbook for leadership courses or as supplementary reading for those studying leadership theory and practice.