From Values to Action: The Four Principles of Values-Based Leadership (eBook)

Harry M. Jansen Kraemer (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2011
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
9781118037188 (ISBN)

Infos

Silver Medal Winner, Business and Leadership, 2012 Nautilus Book Awards Respected former CEO, professor, and speaker examines what it takes to become a values-based leader In this highly-anticipated book, Harry Kraemer argues that today's business environment demands values-based leaders who, in "e;doing the right thing,"e; deliver outstanding and lasting results. The journey to becoming a values-based leader starts with self-reflection. He asks, "e;If you are not self-reflective, how can you know yourself? If you do not know yourself, how can you lead yourself? If you cannot lead yourself, how can you lead others?"e; Kraemer identifies self-reflection as the first of four principles that guide leaders to make choices that honor their values and candidly recounts how these principles helped him navigate some of the toughest challenges he faced in his career. Offers a framework for adopting the principles of values-based leadership self-reflection, balance, true self-confidence, and genuine humility to lead organizations effectively Based on Kraemer's popular Kellogg MBA course on values-based leadership A recognized expert in values-based leadership, Kraemer is a sought after speaker on the subject Lively and engaging, Kraemer's book comes at a critical time when true leadership in every facet of society is desperately needed.All of Harry s proceeds from the book sales are donated to the One Acre Fund in Africa.

Autor

Harry M. Jansen Kraemer Jr. is a professor of management and strategy at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, where he teaches in the MBA and the Executive MBA programs. He is an executive partner with Madison Dearborn Partners, one of the largest private equity firms in the United States, where he consults with CEOs and other senior executives of companies in MDP's extensive portfolio. Kraemer is the former chairman and chief executive officer of Baxter International Inc., a multibillion-dollar global health care company. He was voted the Kellogg School Professor of the Year in 2008. Visit www.fromvaluestoaction.com

Inhalt

Introduction: Doing the Right Thing 1

Part I the four principles

1 self-reflection 13

2 balance and perspective 27

3 true self-confidence 43

4 genuine humility 59

Part II the essential elements of a values-based organization

5 leading with values 79

6 talent management and leadership development 95

7 setting a clear direction 111

8 effective communication 125

9 motivation and team engagement 139

10 execution and implementation: making it happen 151

Part III leading your organization from success to significance

11 the courage to lead through change, controversy, and crisis 169

12 socially responsible leadership 183

Acknowledgments 193

About the Author 197

Index 199

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.3.2011
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Unternehmensführung / Management
• Schlagworte: Business & Management • Führung • Führung • Management f. Führungskräfte • Management f. Führungskräfte • Management / Leadership • values-based leadership, values based leadership, leading with values, values-based leaders, self-reflection and leadership, humility and leadership, self-confidence and leadership, , Kraemer and Baxter, Baxter crisis, doing the right thing in business, business leadership excellence, principles of values-based leadership • Wirtschaft u. Management
• ISBN-13: 9781118037188 / 9781118037188