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The Powers To Lead
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What Qualities Make A Leader Succeed In Business Or Politics? In An Era When The Information Revolution Has Dramatically Changed The Playing Field, When Old Organizational Hierarchies Have Given Way To Fluid Networks Of Contacts, And When Mistrust Of Leaders Is On The Rise, Our Ideas About Leadership Are Clearly Due For Redefinition.With The Powers To Lead, Joseph S. Nye Offers A Sweeping Look At The Nature Of Leadership In Today'S World, In An Illuminating Blend Of History, Business Case Studies, Psychological Research, And More. As He Observes, Many Now Believe That The More Authoritarian And Coercive Forms Of Leadershipthe Hard Power Approaches Of Earlier Militaryindustrial Erashave Been Largely Supplanted In Postindustrial Societies By Soft Power Approaches That Seek To Attract, Inspire, And Persuade Rather Than Dictate. Nye Argues, However, That The Most Effective Leaders Are Actually Those Who Combine Hard And Soft Power Skills In Proportions That Vary With Different Situations. He Calls This Smart Power. Drawing Examples From The Careers Of Leaders As Disparate As Gandhi, Churchill, Lee Iacocca, And George W. Bush, Nye Uses The Concept Of Smart Power To Shed Light On Such Topics As Leadership Types And Skills, The Needs And Demands Of Followers, And The Nature Of Good And Bad Leadership In Terms Of Both Ethics And Effectiveness. In One Particularly Instructive Chapter, He Looks In Depth At Contextual Intelligencethe Ability To Understand Changing Environments, Capitalize On Trends, And Use The Flow Of Events To Implement Strategies.Thoroughly Grounded In The Real World, Rich In Both Analysis And Anecdote, The Powers To Lead Is Sure To Become A Modern Classic, A Concise And Lucid Work Applicable To Every Field, From Small Businesses And Nonprofit Organizations To Nations On The World Stage. This Paperback Edition Includes A New Preface By The Author.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Powers to Lead'? A: 'The Powers to Lead' explores the evolving nature of leadership in the modern world, emphasizing the importance of combining hard and soft power skills for effective leadership.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Powers to Lead'? A: The author of 'The Powers to Lead' is Joseph S. Nye Jr., a prominent political scientist and leadership expert.
- Q: What are the key concepts discussed in the book? A: The book discusses concepts such as smart power, contextual intelligence, and the balance between authoritarian and inspirational leadership styles.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Powers to Lead'? A: 'The Powers to Lead' contains 248 pages, providing a comprehensive overview of modern leadership strategies.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Powers to Lead' is available in paperback binding, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: When was 'The Powers to Lead' published? A: 'The Powers to Lead' was published on September 24, 2010.
- Q: What audience is 'The Powers to Lead' intended for? A: The book is intended for a wide audience, including leaders in business, politics, and non-profit organizations, as well as anyone interested in improving their leadership skills.
- Q: Does 'The Powers to Lead' include real-world examples? A: Yes, the book includes examples from the careers of notable leaders such as Gandhi, Churchill, and George W. Bush to illustrate its concepts.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from 'The Powers to Lead'? A: Readers can expect to learn about effective leadership types, the needs of followers, and how to apply smart power in various contexts.
- Q: Is there a new preface in this paperback edition? A: Yes, this paperback edition includes a new preface by the author, providing updated insights and context.