| Description |
208 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction : the dehumanized workplace -- Who can reconnect us with our dreams? -- Reason and passion in the humanized workplace -- Humanizing strategy -- Creativity and critical thinking -- A question of example and fairness -- The gift of authority -- Meaning and communication -- From engagement to encounter -- Values and ethical pluralism -- The freedom to do what you can. |
| Summary |
"Traditional management practices, rooted in economics and psychology, have led to a focus on numbers and productivity rather than the people who make those numbers happen. This has resulted in trust in leaders and organizations being at an all-time low. What Philosophy Can Teach You About Being a Better Leader expertly counters this thinking and argues that those leaders who will win in the uncertain and complex world of work, are the ones focusing on their workforce and valuing its members as people, rather than just tools within the process. What Philosophy Can Teach You About Being a Better Leader considers the main questions plaguing today's leaders through the eyes of four of the greatest philosophers. With the help of Aristotle, Socrates, Kant and Nietzsche, as well as a whole host of other brilliant minds, they smash widely held workplace falsehoods and unveil a new model for empowerment, fulfilment and harmony at work. What Philosophy Can Teach You About Being a Better Leader is a fascinating account of how we can reconnect company, people and shareholder interests. It answers perennial leadership concerns like questions of people engagement, key performance indicators or even generational differences at work through the lens of philosophy, with its focus squarely on how to live and help others live fulfilling lives at work"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Leadership.
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Philosophy.
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| ISBN |
9780749493165 (paperback) |
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074949316X (paperback) |
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9781789660265 (hardback) |
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1789660262 (hardback) |
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