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The leader as communicator : strategies and tactics to build loyalty, focus effort, and spark creativity

Title
The leader as communicator : strategies and tactics to build loyalty, focus effort, and spark creativity / Robert Mai and Alan Akerson.
Author
Mai, Robert P.
Publication
New York : AMACOM, American Management Association, [2003], ©2003.

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  • Akerson, Alan, 1945-
  • Amacom.
Description
xi, 276 pages; 24 cm
Summary
"The Leader as Communicator examines the many communication-based roles you must master in order to maximize your effectiveness as a leader." "The Leader as Communicator presents case studies from companies including Cadillac, Emerson, and Saturn, plus dozens of examples from organizations like GE, the U.S. Army, the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, and others. Sprinkled throughout the text are provocative quotations from Peter Drucker, Warren Bennis, Louis Gerstner, Jac Fitz-enz, William Bridges, and many other leadership experts and executives." "Packed with strategies and tactics for shaping the communications climate of your organization, the book culminates with assessment exercises that let you measure your own communication skills. You'll then know just how and where to apply specific techniques to build morale, creativity, alignment, and productivity across your entire company."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Pt. I. The Agenda for Leadership Communication -- Ch. 1. Leaders as Communicators -- Ch. 2. Critical Issues for Leadership Communication -- Pt. II. The Leader as Community Developer -- Ch. 3. Meaning-Maker -- Ch. 4. Storyteller -- Ch. 5. Trust Builder -- Pt. III. The Leader as Navigator -- Ch. 6. Direction Setter -- Ch. 7. Transition Pilot -- Ch. 8. Linking Agent -- Pt. IV. The Leader as Renewal Champion -- Ch. 9. Critic -- Ch. 10. Provocateur -- Ch. 11. Learning Advocate -- Ch. 12. Innovation Coach -- Ch. 13. Assessment.
ISBN
0814407404 (hardcover)
LCCN
2002155174
OCLC
  • 51177440
  • ocm51177440
  • SCSB-4347533
Owning Institutions
Columbia University Libraries