The Leadership Spectrum: Six Business Priorities That Get Results [Hardcover]

Mary Berner Lippitt (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0891061711 | ISBN-13: 978-0891061717 | Publication Date: August 13, 2002 | Edition: 1

Achieving results that matter requires coordinating six business priorities, and this book uncovers those six ways to obtain results.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Like a spectrum, a leader's way of thinking should be diverse and cover a comprehensive range., says consultant Mary Burner Lippitt in The Leadership Spectrum: 6 Business Priorities That Get Results. Labeled "inventors," "catalysts," "developers," "performers," "protectors" and "challengers," the priorities involve thinking creatively and valuing flexibility, among other things. Lippitt's ideas are clearly presented and are accompanied by thought-provoking quotes from great minds, including John Adams, Heraclitus and H.L. Mencken.
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Review

A concise work. Provides clarity to complex issue. Superb job in creating model, documenting its relevance, clearly communicating its application. -- Quality Management Journal, October 2003

Bold reconceptualization of a successful leader. Worthy addition to the leadership bookshelf. Put it where you can easily reach it. -- Government Training News, January 2003

Highly pragmatic. A unique and enormously appealing approach to the challenges of organizational leadership. -- Stern's Management Review, Sept. 2003

Leaders need an explicit framework to broaden their mindset, encourage examination of options, and produce results. -- Human Resource Executive, Jan. 1, 2003

Lippitt believes that only real leaders produce sustainable results. Identifies priorities that a leader must juggle concurrently to sustain success. -- Dayton Daily News, October 21, 2002

Lippitt's ideas are clearly presented and are accompanied by thought-provoking quotes from great minds. -- Publishers Weekly, August 12, 2002

The leadership consultant counters the "one size fits all" approach to management. -- T&D, December 2002

The subtitle pretty well sums up the book. Readers will also find nuggets of useful information. -- Dallas Morning News, November 3, 2002

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 180 pages
• Publisher: Nicholas Brealey Publishing; 1 edition (August 13, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0891061711
• ISBN-13: 978-0891061717
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,798,860 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Learning about The Leadership Spectrum, October 13, 2002

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James T. Colwick (Washington, DC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Leadership Spectrum: Six Business Priorities That Get Results (Hardcover)

Mary Lippitt's book provides a new model for understanding the successes and failure points in leadership performance. It focuses on the way leaders achieve results, but also gives insights into how different values and mindsets influence opportunities to lead within each phase of an organization's lifecycle. The book provides both a theoretical model and practical guidelines on ways to improve leadership and outcomes. I recommend it to students of organizations, people who want to enhance their leadership capabilities, and consultants.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fresh, Comprehensive Leadership Approach, Sept. 29, 2002, September 29, 2002

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cynthia martin (Springfield, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Leadership Spectrum: Six Business Priorities That Get Results (Hardcover)

Dr. Lippitt provides a new and comprehensive approach to building effective leadership regardless of the size or development stage of an organization. Practical, anecdotal guidelines describe the critical roles and priorities of successful leadership teams. Dr. Lippitt demonstrates that effective leadership teams recognize the needs of an organization as it grows and matures. Practical examples and discussions focus on a complete framework of leadership priorities such as innovation, structure, goal orientation, and competency building which are necessary for organizational success. This valuable book provides no-nonsense questions and realistic strategies to follow for molding organizational life cycles with critical team and leadership priorities.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Practical, New Look At Leadership, September 17, 2002

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Kathryn Gaines (New Market, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Leadership Spectrum: Six Business Priorities That Get Results (Hardcover)

Dr. Lippitt offers a rich, yet practical, framework for a complex subject. If you're looking for fresh ideas on cultivating leadership flexibility, building influence, and achieving results, then this book needs to be part of your library. Instead of focusing on identifying the "right" leadership style or competencies, Dr. Lippitt makes the case for analyzing and understanding the priorities and needs of your team and organization and aligning your leadership priorities with them to achieve success.The best part is that she offers practical strategies for making that alignment a reality.