The DNA Of Leadership: Leverage Your Instincts To Communicate, Differentiate, Innovate (Paperback)

~ (Author) "HUMAN BEINGS HAVE INSTINCTS that lead to patterns of behavior that enable the evolution of our species..." (more)
Key Phrases: Herman Miller, New Wave, Gordon Brothers (more...)

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"Every person has instincts for greatness. We instinctively want to do well, to contribute, and to be included on the winning team. No one has to teach us these desires; they are built into our DNA." - Judith E. Glaser" --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Alter a Company's DNA, and Accelerate Its Profits!

Just as your DNA may determine your destiny, a company's organizational DNA may determine its destiny. The DNA of Leadership helps you understand how to shape your company's genetic code for success. Expert author Judith E. Glaser identifies the seven vital leadership practices that can reshape an organization into a WE-centric culture-a culture that enables people to effectively work together during times of organizational change. "Graft" these seven practices onto meetings, conversations, and strategic initiatives, and you can leverage talent, maximize results, and boost profits in amazing ways.

Includes profiles of seven major companies, including: VeriSign, New Wave Entertainment, Dreyer's and Edy's Grand Ice Cream, and IBM!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Platinum Press (February 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593375182
• ISBN-13: 978-1593375188
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #835,742 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wise, informative and effective ... , March 23, 2006

By	Christine Lewis Varley "Executive Coach & Man... (Hartford, Connecticut) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

"As an 'inside' consultant, whose role it is to facilitate change within organizations, it is critical to have resources available that can be trusted, knowing that they are grounded in reality and based on the wisdom of experience Judith Glaser's second book, The DNA of Leadership, is wise, informative and effective. It is obvious that Ms. Glaser has explored deeply the true meaning of leadership and understands the critical role a leader plays in the on going health of a company.



Although every organization is unique, in my experience the people at the top, the leaders of the company, hold the key. It is their behavior, beliefs and style as well as their ability to communicate and build communities that determine their company's ongoing good health or its continual struggles, sickness and disease. The DNA of Leadership shines clarity on what it takes to be a leader and why ... it is a tremendous work that finally demystifies the myth of effective leadership.



I thoroughly recommend Ms. Glaser's book, The DNA of Leadership, to all leaders at all stages of their careers. We are all looking for answers; Ms Glaser has cleverly woven her ideas and thoughts as well as her practical tools and solutions into an easy to read, engaging book, which I believe should take its place in all business school curriculums as well as on the desk and in the briefcase of leaders everywhere. "

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Only the enlightened survive , March 19, 2006

By	Benjamin Dattner (New York, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Judith Glaser has written another great work that shares its DNA with her excellent "Creating We", but includes enough original material and explanation to make "The DNA of Leadership" an invaluable resource for everyone who read "Creating We" and for anyone who hasn't read it yet. She skillfully uses the metaphor of DNA to describe and explain variations in leadership styles and organizations, how leadership is transmitted and organizations correspondingly evolve, and the differential success of organizations that either harness these principles and thrive or fail to engage them and disappear.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars DNA and Leadership, August 22, 2006

By	Geoffrey Grenert "Executive Coach and Leaders... (New York, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you are a leader or if you want to become a leader, Judith Glaser's newest book, "The DNA of Leadership" is a must read. My recommendation is to read her other books, "The Power of We", and "Creating We" at the same time.
Judith's E-centric way of looking at the world is a breath of fresh air for those in our family of coaches and leadership consultants. DNA is a book about empowering ones self and others to embrace change, to share a common vision and impact the world around us in a positive way. Through her stories, Judith provides a vision of common people who find the courage to look at themselves, and see how their behaviors have impacted others. Her stories tell us that we are just as capable of making the changes in our own behaviors, changes that allow us to become better leaders.
DNA has helped me to understand that what you say is not as important as how you make others feel.