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The Cult of the Leader Christopher Bones

The Cult of the Leader By Christopher Bones

The Cult of the Leader by Christopher Bones


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Tagline: A critical look at the way leadership is treated in business. Modern business is obsessed with leaders. Everyone talks about leadership, but its real meaning is becoming more and more obscure. Today we define leaders in terms of how they seem, not their judgment and what they re able to do.

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The Cult of the Leader: A Manifesto for More Authentic Business by Christopher Bones

A critical look at the way that business leadership has gone so badly wrong. Modern business is obsessed with leaders. We talk about leadership all the time, but its real meaning is becoming more and more obscure. Recent corporate crises have shown that all too often, our leaders are missing in action when we need them most. In this groundbreaking and provocative new book, Chris Bones shows how we need to: * Restore trust and confidence * Be more realistic about what leaders can and can't do * Redefine talent * Revalue experience * Reconsider remuneration

The Cult of the Leader Reviews

explains how to build a structure without over-complicating it a must for those trying to build an organization that works. (Management Today, January 2011). flawed thinking about the importance of top management talent is brilliantly exposed by Christopher Bones. (Director.co.uk, February 2011). excellent book It is as telling as it is timely. (Director, February 2011). Bones combines his dry humour with practical advice. (HR Magazine, April 2011). wonderfully forthright book . (Peoplemanagement.co.uk, May 2011). 'The Cult of the Leader stood out for me, as it is so relevant in the current climate and its analysis of the underlying causes of our current economic issues is the best I have seen. (Sir Anthony Cleaver, February 2012) 'A very strong example of a compelling work-related read, with lessons for both the private and public sector' (Guardian Professional, February 2012)

About Christopher Bones

Christopher Bones is Professor of Creativity and Leadership at Manchester Business School. He is also Dean Emeritus of Henley Business School. In the course of his 22 year career in business, he has worked at companies including Cadbury Schweppes, Shell and Diageo. He is also a highly-regarded public commentator on leadership, management and HR. He is the author of one previous book The Self-Reliant Manager.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements ix Introduction: The Gods that Failed 1 Part One: The Diagnosis 13 1. Practically perfect in every way: The making of the modern leader 15 2. Because we're worth it: The rise of the L'Oreal generation 44 3. Why didn't we see it coming? The loss of liability, stewardship and owner control 67 4. The public gets what the public wants: Values, confidence, trust and reputation in leadership 98 Part Two: The Solutions 125 5. The manifesto for a more authentic business 127 6. Diamonds on the soles of your shoes: The real war for talent 136 7. Moving from warm gestures to cold showers: A reframing of executive reward 166 8. Less is more: The future of leadership and its development in organizations 202 Conclusion: The importance of being earnest. The price of the cult and the value of leadership 229 Index 256

Additional information

GOR004897852
9780470666043
0470666048
The Cult of the Leader: A Manifesto for More Authentic Business by Christopher Bones
Used - Very Good
Hardback
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
20110121
296
Winner of CMI Management Book of the Year: Practical Manager Category 2012 Winner of CMI Management Book of the Year 2012
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