The Dance of Leadership: The Art of Leading in Business, Government, and Society : The Art of Leading in Business, Government, and Society
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| Title: | The Dance of Leadership: The Art of Leading in Business, Government, and Society : The Art of Leading in Business, Government, and Society |
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| Description: | Most successful leaders know that leadership is an art, not a science. They recognize that beyond all the sophisticated systems and theories, the strategies and tactics, leadership is ultimately about intangible things such as timing, intuition, and passion This book shows how successful leaders can master the artistic aspects of their work. It guides readers to the ways that the leadership can be practiced and learned.'The Dance of Leadership'explores the art of leadership by examining the perspectives, training, and insights of artists, most particularly in the fields of music and dance. The authors look at how these people learn their craft, practice their skills, and attain mastery of their art. Then they adapt these lessons from the arts to the experiences of successful leaders in all fields. This book incorporates in-depth interviews with some of the world's premier artists and writers, as well as dozens of leader business, government, the military, and sports. The result is a book that celebrates the art of leadership - but an art that can learned, developed, and practiced. |
| Authors: | Janet V Denhardt |
| Resource Type: | eBook. |
| Subjects: | HM1261 |
| Categories: | BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Leadership, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Organizational Development |
| Database: | eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) |
| Abstract: | Most successful leaders know that leadership is an art, not a science. They recognize that beyond all the sophisticated systems and theories, the strategies and tactics, leadership is ultimately about intangible things such as timing, intuition, and passion This book shows how successful leaders can master the artistic aspects of their work. It guides readers to the ways that the leadership can be practiced and learned.'The Dance of Leadership'explores the art of leadership by examining the perspectives, training, and insights of artists, most particularly in the fields of music and dance. The authors look at how these people learn their craft, practice their skills, and attain mastery of their art. Then they adapt these lessons from the arts to the experiences of successful leaders in all fields. This book incorporates in-depth interviews with some of the world's premier artists and writers, as well as dozens of leader business, government, the military, and sports. The result is a book that celebrates the art of leadership - but an art that can learned, developed, and practiced. |
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| ISBN: | 9780765617330 9780765617347 9780765620200 9781317457602 9781317457619 9780765631817 9786610912810 9781315700021 |
