A manager's guide to using the force : leadership lessons from a galaxy far far away / Michael J. Urick.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ulrick, Michael J., author.

Series:

Exploring Effective Leadership Practices Through Popular Culture

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Leadership.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiv, 134 pages)

Place of Publication:

Bingley, England : Emerald Publishing, [2021]

Summary:

By examining leadership theories, this book will help you become at one with the Force to be the best leader possible. The author explores evidence-based leadership and management practices from the unique perspective of the Jedi, making actionable recommendations you can implement in your organization.

Contents:

Intro

Half Title Page

Series Editor Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication Page

Contents

Biography

Acknowledgments

Introduction: The Power of the Force

1: The Jedi Way

An Overview of Jedi Management

Organization of this Book

Management and Leadership

Summary

2: Mentorship

Intergenerational Mentorship

Positive Mentorship Outcomes

Mutual Mentorship

3: Teamwork

Defining "Team"

Stages of Team Development

Mental Models

Managing Workloads

4: Mindfulness and Multitasking

Mindfulness

Multitasking

5: Self-sacrifice

Servant Leadership

Focusing on the Greater Good

Understanding One's Role within a Context

Role of Emotions

6: Values

Discipline

Duties and Virtues

Greatest Good for the Greatest Number?

7: Bases of Influence

Becoming More Influential

Expertise and Mastery

8: Communicating

Communication and Leadership Theory

Communicating with Confidence

From a Certain Point of View

9: Inclusivity

Social Identity

Types of Diversity

Jedi and Diversity

10: Adaptability, Resilience, and Responding to Crisis

Adaptability

Resilience

Crisis

11: Failure

Failure as an Opportunity to Learn and Grow

Link to Emotions

Link to Mentoring

Fallacy of Heroic Leadership

12: The Dark Side

The Transactional Style of Darth Vader

Motivation and STORMTROOPER Performance

Dark Side Values

Why Leaders Turn to the Dark Side

13: The Way of the Jedi Manager

Jedi Managers Help to Develop Others and Continuously Develop Themselves

Jedi Managers Serve Their Teams

Jedi Managers Remain Focused

Jedi Managers are Willing to Make Self-sacrifices for the Common Good.

Jedi Managers are Skilled, Duty-minded, and Virtuous

Jedi Managers Seek Ways to Influence Others in Positive Manners

Jedi Managers Communicate with Confidence in Ways that Resonate with Audiences

Jedi Managers Respect the Differences of Others

Jedi Managers are Adaptable and Resilient in the Face of Crisis

Jedi Managers Learn from Failure

Jedi Managers Resist the Lure of the Dark Side

Appendix

References

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-80071-230-8

OCLC:

1245666247