Contemporary Issues In Leadership: Second EditionWilliam E Rosenbach, Robert L Taylor Avalon Publishing, 1989 M08 20 - 248 pages This anthology includes 21 papers from a variety of disciplines, all directed toward an understanding of leaders and leadership. Particular attention is given to the human dimensions of leadership, leadership values, lessons from great leaders, and the dilemmas and paradoxes leaders face. Individual chapters consider the will to lead, discipline, ethics, charisma, narcissism, vision, leadership development, military leaders, leaders in business, and followers. No index. c. Book News Inc. |
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