The Leadership Odyssey: A Self-Development Guide to New Skills for New Times (J-B US non-Franchise Leadership) [Paperback]

Carole S. Napolitano (Author), Lida J. Henderson (Author)

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Series: J-B US non-Franchise Leadership | Publication Date: November 15, 1997

The Resource of Choice for Those Who Need to Lead!

New times demand new competencies. Keep yours ahead of the curve with this engaging guide for the self-directed development of cutting-edge management skills. The Leadership Odyssey outlines thirty-seven abilities and attributes that define the successful manager of the future, and shows how to master them all. Readers will benefit from a synthesis of the latest thought on the subject, plus a wealth of learning tools, self-assessment materials, and expert advice from professionals with more than twenty years of management development experience. Great for training programs, too.

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"Active leadership is a requirement for today's managers. This is a timely guide for managers to building their essential leadership qualities. A must read!" (Gerald Miwa, vice president, DuPont Merck Pharmaceutical Company)

"Napolitano and Henderson offer more than answers to today's challenges. They offer ways to restructure one's thinking so leaders can avoid applying old-world solutions to new-world problems." (Doug Eaton, regional vice president, State Farm Insurance Companies)

"Of all the leadership authors on the market today, Carole Napolitano and Lida HAnderson stand out among the best. Their insights will prove invaluable to both public- and private-sector organizations struggling with change." (Susanne V. Slater, associate dean for executive programs, School of Public Affairs, University of Maryland)

"Today we all struggle as managers and leaders to stay on top of our game. Leadership Odyssey recognizes all the issues and pressures of a '90s manager's life, both personal and professional, and provides the tools and thoughts to break through to new levels." (Sally Courtney, senior vice president-general merchandise manager, Hechinger)

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Managing and leading. In this era of rapid and relentless change, the terms become inseparable. Today's managers must also lead if they are to survive—and thrive—in a world where job obsolescence is a mere reorganization away and individuals are left to chart their own courses for long-term personal and professional success.Applicable on an individual or company-wide basis, this unique resource outlines a process by which managers at all levels can build the leadership skills they need to deal effectively with an ever-changing business environment. The authors, acknowledged experts in management training and leadership development, delineate thirty-seven specific attributes and skills that define the successful manager of the future. Step-by-step they show readers how to master them all through a program of self-directed learning that embraces three domains: self-leadership, people leadership, and organizational leadership.The Leadership Odyssey, in addition to the in-depth guidance it offers, also contains a wealth of practical tools that enhance and reinforce the learning process. Among them:? An assessment kit for gathering 360? feedback on attributes and skills proficiency? An analysis guide for interpreting feedback data? Guidelines for developing a personal learning plan? Developmental exercises for addressing identified needs and bolstering evident strengths? A reflective learning model for translating the lessons of experience into a means of sustaining professional and personal growth? A spheres of influence model that offers a new way of thinking about future managerial leadershipMoreover, the developmental experiences the authors recommAnd are not limited to professional activities alone, but include family, personal, and community activities that recognize the importance of a balanced existence. The result is an unprecedented approach to building leadership skills in step with the future direction of the business world and

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1st edition (November 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787910112
• ISBN-13: 978-0787910112
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,446,845 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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I have shared the leadership kitthat was included in this book with my director and staff. I never realize some areas of my management from their point of view. Lots of good techniques to practice.

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Book Needs To Be Updated, January 10, 2005

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This review is from: The Leadership Odyssey: A Self-Development Guide to New Skills for New Times (J-B US non-Franchise Leadership) (Paperback)

This book provides wonderful insight into leadership. It is a nice read as a graduate college requirement.

Putting this book into practice will require time at the photocopier. The assessment and analysis sheets are all in the book; plan on coping them on a copier.

Although this book was released copyrighted in 1998 it has a delightful 1970s feel to it as you work the copier. No supplemental disk or Internet link to these assessment sheets is offered.

It would be nice to have put a link in the book or included the disk with an Excel spreadsheet to complement an other wise fine textbook.