The high impact leader : moments matter in accelerating authentic leadership development

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Title:

The high impact leader : moments matter in accelerating authentic leadership development

Author:

Avolio, Bruce J.

ISBN:

9780071444132

Personal Author:

Avolio, Bruce J.

Publication Information:

New York : McGraw Hill, c2006.

Physical Description:

xiii, 273 p. ; 24 cm.

Contents:

Moments matter -- U.S. poll on authentic leadership -- 100 years later, what do we really know about leadership development? -- Mapping the journey of ALD -- Actual self to possible self--authentic self -- Taking the right fork in the road : when to stay the course and when to change -- ALD and psycap -- Building out your own and others psycap -- Sustainable and veritable performance : an end-goal of ALD -- Sounds like a plan for your ALD.

Subject Term:

Leadership.

Added Author:

Luthans, Fred.

Electronic Access:

Table of contents http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0510/2005010066.html

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Based on research by the Gallup Leadership Institute, a proven program for developing valuable leadership ability, both in yourself and in others Extensive research has identified specific traits that transform average individuals into authoritative, influential, and authentic leaders. These authentic leaders learn from the mistakes and successes of themselves and others and build a positive strength initiative within their organizations.In The High Impact Leader, Gallup veterans Bruce Avolio and Fred Luthans show you what you can do to develop and leverage your own leadership strengths into positive, lasting improvement for both yourself and your organization. Their findings combined with examples of wellknown leaders in action - such as Howard Schultz, of Starbucks, and Microsoft's Bill Gates - provide guidelines for accelerating leadership development in any environment. Building on Gallup's innovative positive strengths initiative, this results-driven book provides: proven indicators for gauging personal progress toward authentic leadership; strategies for building a pool of leadership-ready individuals in any organization; and proprietary Gallup poll data and innovative