Return on Character: The Real Reason Leaders and Their Companies Win
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (813 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1625271301 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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Excellent Read Larry E. Cole I've recommended that business associates read this book.. William D. Anton, Ph.D. said A major contribution in the evolution of true leadership. Not since I wrote Business Success Through Self-Knowledge have I read a leadership book that gives equal value to "who the leader is" and "what the leader does". Dr. Kiel is correct in observing that "trust flows from strong character habits", and I would add, these habits flow from self-knowledge. As long as your basic mental models (supported by neurobiology) and fortifying habits remain in fo. Autamme_dot_com said Excellent. This is one of those landmark books you occasionally encounter. It is a bit like an iceberg, most of its power and mass is hidden from view, yet you soon feel its impact!The author presents the findings of a major study conducted into seeing what makes (or breaks) really top-flight leaders in American companies. It is not the lightest of reads but it is a very informative and fascinating academi
Countless business authors and analysts have assured us that great leadership demands great character. Time and again, we've seen that truth play out, as once-thriving organizations falter and fail under the guidance of leaders behaving badly. Why, then, do so many executives remain skeptical about the true value of leadership character? A winning strategy and a sound business model are what really matter, they argue; character is just the icing on the cake. After seven years of rigorous research based on a landmark study of more than 100 CEOs and over 8,000 of their employees' observations, Kiel's findings show that leaders of strong character
Bradley, owner and Chairman, Atlantic MediaFred Kiel, the global dean of CEO coachesin the masterpiece of his careerargues two truths gleaned from his practice and scholarship: 1) High personal character in corporate leadership yields far higher ROI and ROA for the company; and 2) Growth in character is a matter of choice and discipline and, as such, available to us all. Thirty years of clinical practice built into a playbook for leaders and their teams.”. The examples are concrete, the chapter takeaways are penetrating, and the guidance for becoming a Virtuoso leader’ is essential reading for anyone with leadership aspirations or responsibilities.”Y