Becoming a values-based leader / Homer H. Johnson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Johnson, Homer H., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Leadership.

Values--Psychological aspects.

Values.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (86 p.)

Place of Publication:

Charlotte, N.C. : Information Age Pub., c2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

What is Values-Based Leadership? How does one become a Values-Based Leader? Why Value-Based Leadership? Certainly these are critical questions. It is now widely recognized that effective leaders, from Martin Luther King through political leaders and corporate executives, have a foundation of values that guide their decision-making, and indeed, their life.However, up to this point there has not been a clear definition of Values-Based Leadership, nor has there been a method for developing Values-Based Leaders. This book addresses these issues by defining Values-Based Leadership; by explaining why this form of leadership leads to effective groups, families and organizations; and by providing a process for helping one discover both their life values and their leadership values.Presented in an interesting, and easy-to-read "story format," the book traces the life of the CEO of a major medical supply company who has "burned out" as a leader, and who blames others for his problems. After being told very bluntly by a former mentor that he is the problem, not others, the CEO seeks out the help of an executive coach. Working with the coach he goes through a process by which he rediscovers his purpose in life, as well as his life and leadership values. And through the process he renews his enthusiasm and effectiveness as a leader. The format of the book allows the reader to go through the same step-by-step discovery process as does the central figure in the book, and to move toward becoming an effective and successful Values-Based Leader.Leaders and executives will find the information and discovery process outlined in the book very helpful in clarifying one's purpose and values, and in giving them a foundation on which to lead. The book also may be used as a supplemental text in courses on leadership.

Contents:

Denver Airport

Memorial Day at Charlie Schaefer's farm

The first meeting with Rena : what is this values thing all about?

Who are the important people in your life?

What are your life values?

Now what are your leadership values?

Monday morning with the "veep squad"

Another one of Charlie Schaefer's barbeques.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Print version record.

ISBN:

9781621984498

1621984494

9781617357916

161735791X