Leading with Values: Positivity, Virtue, and High Performance
- 4h 51m
- Edward D. Hess, Kim Cameron (eds)
- Cambridge University Press
- 2006
Values-based leadership is based upon honesty, respect, trust and dignity, and it regards every employee within a company as a valued human being. This book describes the characteristics of leaders who focus on positivity and virtues to create and sustain highly successful organizations such as Synovus Financial Corporation, HomeBanc Mortgage Company, and the United States Marine Corps. It also addresses leader mistakes and forgiveness, and how difficulties and challenges can be overcome to achieve spectacular results. This inspiring book offers practical advice that can be applied to individual leadership styles and roles. As society tries to rebound from the recent scandals involving fraud, financial improprieties, and unethical behavior among its leadership, the fundamental message of Leading with Values is clear: acting ethically and virtuously, and treating all stakeholders with respect and dignity, can create extraordinary outcomes without sacrificing performance and profits.
- Shows how to put a values-based leadership philosophy into practice
- Demonstrates how a positive emotional environment leads to high performance
- Blends real world experiences with applied academic research
In this Book
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Synovus Financial Corporation—“Just Take Care of Your People”
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FedEx Freight – Putting People First
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The Role of Values in High-risk Organizations
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Spirituality and Leadership in the Marine Corps
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HomeBanc Mortgage Corporation—Quest to Become America’s Most Admired Company
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Leadership Lessons From Sarah—Values-based Leadership as Everyday Practice
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Leadership Values that Enable Extraordinary Success
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Principled Leadership—A Framework for Action
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Forgiveness as an Attribute of Leadership
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Values and Leadership in Organizational Crisis
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Making More Mike Stranks – Teaching Values in the United States Marine Corps
