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Romance or realism in leadership? : What motivates aspiration to the top jobs?
In: Strategic Direction 30 (2014) 11, pp. 10-12
Leadership (RoL) tend to be motivated to lead. Motivation to Lead (MtL) is an important variable in the process of striving for a … leadership position and for leadership development. MtL may influence the career planning and specific actions of individuals at …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015013019
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Leaders are made not born : Essentials steps in leadership development
In: Strategic Direction 24 (2008) 4, pp. 10-13
's top corporations share a key element in their success: a keen understanding of the value of top‐notch leadership. Until … recently the concept of leadership was shrouded in a great deal of mystique, leading to the common perception that somehow …, certain individuals were just singled out for leadership. In other words, leaders were born to lead and the trick of effective …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015010248
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Can we alter behaviours without “culture change”?
Coulson-Thomas, Colin - In: Strategic Direction 30 (2014) 5, pp. 37-39
– Performance support can be a cost-effective way of changing behaviour, ensuring people remain current and competitive and … a “new leadership” and shift of emphasis is required.  …
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How to mitigate the impact of visceral behaviors : A fine line between passionate or immature, stubborn, weak and unpredictable leaders
In: Strategic Direction 29 (2013) 3, pp. 30-32
work “Visceral behaviors and leadership: a dark side of boardroom life?”, Geoff Shear, Nada Kakabadse and Andrew Kakabadse … explore the visceral behavior of senior managers and its impact on boardroom dynamics. Practical implications – The paper …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015010809
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3M and General Physics make leadership count : Innovative approaches to leadership development
In: Strategic Direction 20 (2004) 6, pp. 11-14
According to a survey carried out on a total of 756 CEOs in 2002 by The Center for Creative Leadership and Chief … Executive Magazine , leadership development has been hailed as a critical component of competitive advantage. While this may not … of nurturing leadership talent amongst today’s business leaders, many admit to having a poor strategy for making it …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015009800
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Interview with John Adair
In: Strategic Direction 23 (2007) 4, pp. 30-32
Purpose – An interview with John Adair, a leading Danish advertising and communications director. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent interviewer. Findings – Adair outlines the rationale behind the launch of his latest book, and shares his thoughts...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015010133
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Adobe nurtures its new leaders : Global opportunities demand broader bench
In: Strategic Direction 29 (2013) 9, pp. 19-21
Purpose – This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015012860
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Leadership where there’s a will : Eat well, rest – and go bungee jumping
In: Strategic Direction 30 (2014) 10, pp. 29-31
leadership. It is a capability that has been found to be genetic, but which also is possible to develop by raised awareness …
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Unlocking your inner leader : An interview with Rhea Duttagupta, author of Leadership: it's in your DNA
In: Strategic Direction 29 (2013) 11, pp. 34-36
Purpose – Provides an interview Rhea Duttagupta. Author of Leadership: it's in your DNA Design … Originality/value – Duttagupta opines that there are ten ingredients within each of us, which make up our “leadership DNA”.  …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015012991
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Leaders at East Thames are given room to grow : Development “journey” delivers a new organizational culture
In: Strategic Direction 30 (2014) 10, pp. 26-28
leadership development program at East Thames, an English housing association group. It also explains how 40 senior managers were … presented with, and learned lessons about, ideas on leadership. East Thames believes that the initiative has contributed to a …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015013003