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The six dimensions of leadership / Andrew D. Brown.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: London : Random House Business, 1999.Description: 229 p. : ports. ; 23 cm.ISBN:
  • 9780712684705
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • HD57.7
Contents:
Hero — The leader as a heroic figure who inspires and guides others — Actor — The leader's ability to adapt and perform different roles depending on the situation — Immortalist — A focus on leaving a lasting and meaningful legacy — Power Broker — The skill of negotiating and managing power effectively — Diplomat — Expertise in relationship management and diplomacy — Willing Victim — A willingness to make sacrifices for the benefit of the group or organisation.
Summary: Successful leaders must be: power-brokers; convincing heroes; self-confident immortalists; effective ambassadors; and willing victims. Most leaders play only a few of these rolls effectively, and fail to realize their true potential. This work offers a guide to self examination and improvement.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book TBS Barcelona HD57.7 BRO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available B02598

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Hero — The leader as a heroic figure who inspires and guides others — Actor — The leader's ability to adapt and perform different roles depending on the situation — Immortalist — A focus on leaving a lasting and meaningful legacy — Power Broker — The skill of negotiating and managing power effectively — Diplomat — Expertise in relationship management and diplomacy — Willing Victim — A willingness to make sacrifices for the benefit of the group or organisation.

Successful leaders must be: power-brokers; convincing heroes; self-confident immortalists; effective ambassadors; and willing victims. Most leaders play only a few of these rolls effectively, and fail to realize their true potential. This work offers a guide to self examination and improvement.

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