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Today every business is an e-business, and whether you are selling golf outings over the Internet or manufacturing the carts, there is no escaping the fact that every aspect of organizational design is profoundly affected by the new rules of the electronic economy. What many people and organizations ...

Today every business is an e-business, and whether you are selling golf outings over the Internet or manufacturing the carts, there is no escaping the fact that every aspect of organizational design is profoundly affected by the new rules of the electronic economy. What many people and organizations overlook, however, is the degree to which these new rules are requiring a fundamentally different style of leadership. In E-Leader, Robert Hargrove identifies the new mindset and skills that leaders must develop in order to thrive in a world where wealth is built on relationships and experiences, not products or even technology. The old model of leader as "steward", protecting the company's brands and assets, is being replaced by a model of leader as "entrepreneur", searching constantly for new sources of wealth creation; establishing creative ventures with suppliers, distributors, and even competitors; and discovering new ways to attract, retain, and nurture talent -- all at the speed of light. E-Leader captures the energy of the mavericks who are redefining leadership on the electronic frontier and shows managers in all types of organiza

* Warren Bennis examines the issues that will challenge tomorrow's leaders* Edward E. Lawler III considers the arrival of the era of human capital* Charles Handy discusses tomorrow's organizational landscape* Thomas H. Davenport analyzes knowledge work and the future of management* Steven Kerr ...

* Warren Bennis examines the issues that will challenge tomorrow's leaders* Edward E. Lawler III considers the arrival of the era of human capital* Charles Handy discusses tomorrow's organizational landscape* Thomas H. Davenport analyzes knowledge work and the future of management* Steven Kerr reflects on the boundaryless organizations* Thomas A. Stewart explores the "network" organizations* James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner reveal the enduring leadership lessons of the past* Karl E. Weick talks about making sense of the unpredictable future for organizations* Philip Slater looks at leading oneself* Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi explores creating a context for creativity* Jean Lipman-Blumen why we tolerate bad leaders* Cathy L. Greenberg-Walt and Alastair G. Robertson reveal the evolving role of executive leadership* James O'Toole examines leadership as an organizational trait* Tom Peters discusses staying a fresh, motivated, and curious leader* Jeffrey Sonnenfeld brings to light how leaders respond to adversity* Tara Church reports on engaging youth in the practice of leadership* Edward W. Headington puts Generation X leadership under the microscope* Gretchen M. Spreitzer and Thomas G. Cummings consider the overall future of leadership"The Future of Leadership is a book that is inspiring, wise, and a joy to read. It honors the spirit and force of one of the world's greatest thinkers on leadership, Warren Bennis. A must-read for students of the new, new economy-the hybrid that bridges the professionalism of the old with the agility of the new."--John Seely Brown, former director of Xerox PARC and coauthor, The Social Life of Information

This book examines numerous topic areas that are considered to be especially relevant for making a strategic leader development investment. The topics covered are areas that have theoretical and empirical connections to important aspects of growth, change, adult development, and underlying ...

This book examines numerous topic areas that are considered to be especially relevant for making a strategic leader development investment. The topics covered are areas that have theoretical and empirical connections to important aspects of growth, change, adult development, and underlying abilities, skills, and competencies needed to lead effectively in times of great complexity. In addition, these are investment areas identified by the U.S. Army--a world-class organization faced with the need for radical transformation--as particularly relevant for success and survival. This book identifies key concerns in developing leaders and leadership, and in transforming organizations in better meet the challenges of a complex world.