Handbook of Principles of Organizational Behavior
Handbook of Principles of Organizational Behavior

Author: Edwin Locke

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-07-15

Total Pages: 694

ISBN-13: 0470685336

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There is a strong movement today in management to encourage management practices based on research evidence. In the first volume of this handbook, I asked experts in 39 areas of management to identify a central principle that summarized and integrated the core findings from their specialty area and then to explain this principle and give real business examples of the principle in action. I asked them to write in non-technical terms, e.g., without a lot of statistics, and almost all did so. The previous handbook proved to be quite popular, so I was asked to edit a second edition. This new edition has been expanded to 33 topics, and there are some new authors for the previously included topics. The new edition also includes: updated case examples, updated references and practical exercises at the end of each chapter. It also includes a preface on evidence-based management. The principles for the first edition were intended to be relatively timeless, so it is no surprise that most of the principles are the same (though some chapter titles include more than one principle). This book could serve as a textbook in advanced undergraduate and in MBA courses. It could also be of use to practicing managers and not just those in Human Resource departments. Every practicing manager may not want to read the whole book, but I am willing to guarantee that every one will find at least one or more chapters that will be practically useful. In this time of economic crisis, the need for effective management practices is more acute than ever.

Leading from the Second Chair
Leading from the Second Chair

Author: Mike Bonem

Publisher: Fortress Press

Published: 2020-11-03

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1506463304

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They say it's lonely at the top. And it can be even lonelier when you are almost at the top. Church leaders who hold second-chair positions are under tremendous pressure. They are expected to do their jobs and provide leadership but to defer to the top leader too. It's a demanding balancing act. How can they lead effectively while serving under someone else's leadership? Leading from the Second Chair offers an invaluable resource to leaders who serve in second- (and third- and fourth-) chair roles, enabling them to become more productive, proactive, and fulfilled. The book reveals the paradoxes of second chair leadership. These leaders must be subordinate to the top leader yet lead in their own right. They should be deep in their expertise but wide in perspective. And they must be content in their jobs yet remain enthusiastic about their dreams for the future. Mike Bonem and Roger Patterson share their own and others' experiences of failure and success in this vital role. They offer support and practical advice for reshaping the way second-chair leaders can serve well and improve the overall performance of their church or organization. Leading from the Second Chair equips readers with the positive attitudes, skills, and strategies needed to become powerful leaders who will survive and thrive in God's service.

Making and Fulfilling Your Dreams as a Leader
Making and Fulfilling Your Dreams as a Leader

Author: Carl Welte

Publisher: BalboaPress

Published: 2014-02-04

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 1452590605

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Making and Fulfilling Your Dreams as a Leader enables you as a leader—regardless of organizational level—to truly make a difference. It equips you to mobilize people to achieve shared aspirations in creating a desired future. You will be able to apply the strategic framework model presented in Making and Fulfilling Your Dreams as a Leader on an ongoing basis to establish your organizational identity and direction to anticipate and constructively address business opportunities and challenges. “Carl is the most creative, pragmatic, and thoughtful organizational consultant I know. He has helped me address numerous organizational problems and situations.” —Tom Bjornson, president, Claremont Behavioral Services “Carl and Clay were able to take strategic planning in our branch business units from nowhere to somewhere during a time when we needed a clear vision of growth. As a NTSE company of $3 Billion in revenue this was no small task. We were on a tight schedule and needed their expertise. Their process was a terrific help in allowing us to achieve our long term objectives.” —Mark E. Boitano, executive vice president and COO, Granite Construction Inc. “Carl always adds breadth, depth, and clarity to any strategy discussion. I am particularly impressed with his realistic, fad-free perspective.” —Nort Croft, project manager, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Fulfilling Leadership
Fulfilling Leadership

Author: Ricardo Donath

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2023-11-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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In "Fulfilling Leadership - The 5 Pillars," embark on a transformative journey that will revolutionize your approach to leadership. Drawing on years of experience and learnings, Ricardo Donath a leadership expert, unveils the five essential pillars that lay the foundation for fulfilling and impactful leadership: service, diet, stick to the mission and strive for victory, exercise, and lead by example. Discover how to cultivate authenticity, empathy, resilience, growth, and purpose-the five pillars that will elevate your leadership to new heights. Through practical strategies, inspiring stories, and actionable insights, this book provides a roadmap for leaders who aspire to make a positive difference in their organizations and communities. Learn the power of service as you lead with a selfless mindset, putting the needs of others before your own. Explore the impact of a healthy diet on your energy, focus, and overall well-being, enabling you to lead with clarity and vitality. Embrace the importance of sticking to the mission and striving for victory, fostering a culture of determination, and achieving extraordinary results. Discover the transformative effects of exercise on your physical and mental well-being, enhancing your resilience and ability to navigate challenges. Finally, unlock the potential of leading by example, embodying the values and behaviors you wish to see in others, and inspiring and motivating your team to reach their full potential. "Fulfilling Leadership - The 5 Pillars" is not just another leadership book-it's a guide to unlocking your true leadership potential and creating a positive impact in the world. Whether you're a seasoned executive, a team leader, or an aspiring leader, this book will equip you with the tools and mindset needed to lead with purpose, authenticity, and fulfillment. Are you ready to embark on a transformative leadership journey? Join Ricardo Donath as he unveils the five pillars that will revolutionize your approach to leadership. It's time to become the leader you were meant to be.

Bankable Leadership
Bankable Leadership

Author: Tasha Eurich

Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group

Published: 2013-10-01

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 162634020X

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“If I relentlessly drive my team to achieve our goals, they won’t like me.” “If I try to make everybody on the team happy, we won’t hit our numbers.” As a leader, you’ve likely felt this fundamental tension—the tension between driving results and developing positive relationships with your people. Despite all the research telling us that effective leaders do both, most of us struggle to balance the happiness of our teams and the health of the bottom line. We are more comfortable focusing on one or the other, and we feel overwhelmed and drained by the challenges we face when we try to accomplish both. In Bankable Leadership, psychologist, executive coach, and proud leadership geek Dr. Tasha Eurich (or Dr. T) solves this dilemma and reveals how to make leadership exhilarating, fun, and fulfilling. Built on decades of research and the transformation of real leaders, her fresh, practical model can help anyone become bankable—producing results while fostering a healthy work environment that ensures sustainable success. Discover how to • Be human and drive performance, • Be helpful and drive responsibility, • Be thankful and drive improvement, and • Be happy and drive productivity. Dr. T’s approach will help you develop these universally effective behaviors through an online assessment and boots-on-the-ground tools, like earning trust through transparency, treating adults like adults, and taking a no-fear approach to feedback. Whether you’re struggling to build a more productive team, increase confidence in your leadership skills, or consistently deliver results, Bankable Leadership is the resource you’ve been waiting for!

Total Leadership
Total Leadership

Author: Stewart Friedman

Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press

Published: 2014-08-19

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1625274424

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National Bestseller “Students talk about Stewart D. Friedman, a management professor at the Wharton School, with a mixture of earnest admiration, gratitude and rock star adoration.” —New York Times In this national bestseller, Stew Friedman gives you the tools you need to achieve “four-way wins”—improved performance in all domains of life: work, home, community, and self. Friedman, celebrated professor and founding director of the Wharton School’s Leadership Program and its Work/Life Integration Project, explains how three simple yet potent principles—be real, be whole, and be innovative—can help you, no matter what your age or what you do for work, become a better leader and have a richer life. In this engaging adaptation of his hands-on Wharton course, he offers step-by-step instruction to help you create positive, sustainable change in your world. This proven, programmatic method teaches you how to produce stronger results at work, find clearer purpose, feel less stressed, strengthen connections with the people who matter most to you, contribute further to important causes, and gain greater support for your vision of your future. If you’re ready to learn to lead in all parts of your life—this is the book for you. For a full array of Total Leadership tips and tools, visit totalleadership.org. Also look for Stew Friedman’s book, Leading the Life You Want, which builds on Total Leadership by profiling well-known leaders—from Bruce Springsteen to Michelle Obama—who exemplify its principles and demonstrate how success in your work is accomplished not at the expense of the rest of your life, but as the result of meaningful attachments to all its parts.

Promises Fulfilled and Unfulfilled in Management Education
Promises Fulfilled and Unfulfilled in Management Education

Author: B. L. Thomas

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2013-01-21

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 1781907145

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This is the first of two volumes written to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of EFMD. Through an open-ended interview research process, it seeks to explore the perspectives and views of a wide range of experts drawn not only from the European environment but also from the United States and other global players in the management education field.

Start with Why
Start with Why

Author: Simon Sinek

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-12-27

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1591846447

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The inspirational bestseller that ignited a movement and asked us to find our WHY Discover the book that is captivating millions on TikTok and that served as the basis for one of the most popular TED Talks of all time—with more than 56 million views and counting. Over a decade ago, Simon Sinek started a movement that inspired millions to demand purpose at work, to ask what was the WHY of their organization. Since then, millions have been touched by the power of his ideas, and these ideas remain as relevant and timely as ever. START WITH WHY asks (and answers) the questions: why are some people and organizations more innovative, more influential, and more profitable than others? Why do some command greater loyalty from customers and employees alike? Even among the successful, why are so few able to repeat their success over and over? People like Martin Luther King Jr., Steve Jobs, and the Wright Brothers had little in common, but they all started with WHY. They realized that people won't truly buy into a product, service, movement, or idea until they understand the WHY behind it. START WITH WHY shows that the leaders who have had the greatest influence in the world all think, act and communicate the same way—and it's the opposite of what everyone else does. Sinek calls this powerful idea The Golden Circle, and it provides a framework upon which organizations can be built, movements can be led, and people can be inspired. And it all starts with WHY.