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Summary: An inspiring and challenging book for serious leaders
Review: As an organizational communication scholar and college president for the past 16 years, Dr. Bill Robinson writes with authority about the serious leadership demands of 21st-century organizations. But he never takes himself too seriously.This highly readable book is filled with colorful, and often humorous, stories of the author's own rich experience practicing the paradoxical leadership that is necessary to effectively lead today's more federated, adaptive and highly connected organizations. After an interesting survey of leadership theories and how they relate, or don't relate, to the changes in organizations over the past century, Dr. Robinson zeroes in on the essential traits of 21st-century leaders: paradoxical, secure, inspiring, communicative, virtuous and driven. He ends the book with two helpful chapters on how leaders can successfully change their leadership styles to adopt some of these traits. The title hints at what sets the book, and Dr. Robinson's vision of leadership, apart: Leaders succeed when they connect with the mission and the people at the heart of their organizations and when they join with those they lead in moving the organization forward rather than insisting on being out front or above.
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Summary: Leading from the Middle
Review: Bill Robinsons book on leading from the middle puts into perspective the real spiritual, moral, and ethical attributes of what a good leader is all about. It is refreshing to read a book that blends the Christian faith with everyday life. Really following in the foosteps of Jesus at work and at home is what we all should aspire to do and Bill's book gives a great guideline to follow. This is truly the book of all books that leaders in any walk of life should read to gain the basis for their leadership roles.
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Summary: Leading from the Middle
Review: Bill Robinsons book on leading from the middle puts into perspective the real spiritual, moral, and ethical attributes of what a good leader is all about. It is refreshing to read a book that blends the Christian faith with everyday life. Really following in the foosteps of Jesus at work and at home is what we all should aspire to do and Bill's book gives a great guideline to follow. This is truly the book of all books that leaders in any walk of life should read to gain the basis for their leadership roles.
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Summary: A Great Book from a Great Man
Review: Why even go to college when you can get an entire education on leadership by just reading one book? Bill Robinson is a visionary leader focused on carrying-out constructive dialogue about the important issues faced by the leaders of our modern, complex organizations. He brings years of experience to light in this easy-to-read and often entertaining (can a leadership book be entertaining?) book. A great choice for those who are seeking to answer the tough questions that riddle our minds when faced with challenges in our lives as leaders.
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Summary: A Great Book from a Great Man
Review: Why even go to college when you can get an entire education on leadership by just reading one book? Bill Robinson is a visionary leader focused on carrying-out constructive dialogue about the important issues faced by the leaders of our modern, complex organizations. He brings years of experience to light in this easy-to-read and often entertaining (can a leadership book be entertaining?) book. A great choice for those who are seeking to answer the tough questions that riddle our minds when faced with challenges in our lives as leaders.
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