Ebook: Transformational Leadership - Creating Organizations of Meaning

A new kind of leadership is required to create and lead an Organization of Meaning. Delivering on the promises of breakthrough change initiatives requires more than management techniques. The calling is for leadership that honors and appreciates the uniqueness of each individual in the organization, aligning distinctive spirits toward a collective thrust, while at the same time bringing commitment, tenacity and focus to key result areas. With effective transformational leadership bringing forth the new order, amazing results are possible. Not simply theory, but demonstrated in a growing number of organizations around the world. This book was written specifically to guide leaders, managers and change agents through an organizational transformation delivering breakthrough results. The authors draw on their immense experiences with organizational transformation to write a book that will help guide leaders through these important but trying times.
Content:
Front Matter
• Introduction
• Table of Contents
1. What is Transformation?
2. Why Transform?
3. Transformation toward Organizations of Meaning
4. Leadership's Uniqueness
5. What Makes a Great Manager?
6. What Makes a Great Leader?
7. When Great Managers Fail to Become Great Leaders
8. Building Blocks in Creating a Life of Meaning
9. Mind-Sets for Performance
10. Taking Ideas to Action
Appendices
• About the Authors
Index