Leadership for the Now
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Copyright: 2024
Pages: 300
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Leadership for the Now is the definitive guide for emerging leaders seeking to navigate the complexities of today's dynamic and ever-changing world. This textbook provides a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the multifaceted nature of leadership, emphasizing the essential skills and attributes required to succeed in the contemporary landscape.
Drawing on cutting-edge research and real-world examples, Leadership for the Now covers a wide range of critical topics, including the fundamental principles of effective leadership, the behaviors and attributes that distinguish successful leaders, and the global competencies necessary for leading on an international stage. The book delves into the unique challenges of corporate leadership and examines the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, offering strategies for thriving amid rapid technological advancements and digital transformation.
Students will gain valuable insights into the roles of leaders as innovators, influencers, risk-takers, and change-makers, and learn how to navigate crises with resilience and stability. The importance of diversity and inclusion is highlighted, providing guidance on leading diverse teams with empathy and cultural competence. Additionally, the textbook addresses contemporary issues facing future leaders, from ethical dilemmas to environmental challenges, preparing readers for the evolving demands of leadership.
Leadership for the Now concludes with a focus on personal development, emphasizing self-awareness, continuous learning, and the holistic growth necessary to become a whole leader and equips students with the knowledge and skills to lead with confidence, vision, and effectiveness in an ever-evolving world.
Chapter 1 What is Leadership and Why Does it Matter?
Chapter 2 Defining Leadership Behaviors and Attributes That Make a Difference
Chapter 3 Global Competencies for Leadership
Chapter 4 Understanding Leadership Within the Corporate Setting
Chapter 5 Leadership in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Chapter 6 Leaders as Innovators, Influencers, Risk-Takers, and Change-Makers
Chapter 7 Crisis Leadership
Chapter 8 Leading in a Diverse World
Chapter 9 Contemporary Issues Facing Future Leaders
Chapter 10 You: The Whole Leader
Catherine M. Rymsha, EdD, is a distinguished leadership authority, acclaimed author, lecturer at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, and a TEDx speaker.
With a wealth of expertise spanning from sales to marketing/communications to corporate leadership development, she brings a multifaceted perspective to her work. With over a decade of teaching experience in academia, Catherine is currently a management lecturer at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell.
Catherine with a master's degree and a doctorate specializing in organizational leadership from Northeastern University, As a writer, Catherine has written The Leadership Decision, a compelling non-fiction work; the captivating fiction novel Stunning (murder-mystery); and the comprehensive textbook Leadership for the Now.
Dr. Lisa Kahle-Piasecki has a robust academic background and extensive practical experience in the field of leadership. Holding a PhD from the University of Toledo, she has dedicated her academic career to understanding and teaching effective leadership principles to increase employee job satisfaction and ultimately improve individual and organizational performance. In addition to her PhD, her academic journey includes a Master’s Degree in Education from Bowling Green State University, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from The University of Findlay, and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Toledo. Before her career in higher education, she worked as a Director of Communications. Her contributions to this textbook are grounded in both rigorous research and practical application, making complex concepts accessible and actionable for readers. When not working as an Associate Professor, she enjoys travel, concerts, fitness, and reading. She lives in Perrysburg, Ohio with her husband, son, and two furry family members.
Leadership for the Now is the definitive guide for emerging leaders seeking to navigate the complexities of today's dynamic and ever-changing world. This textbook provides a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the multifaceted nature of leadership, emphasizing the essential skills and attributes required to succeed in the contemporary landscape.
Drawing on cutting-edge research and real-world examples, Leadership for the Now covers a wide range of critical topics, including the fundamental principles of effective leadership, the behaviors and attributes that distinguish successful leaders, and the global competencies necessary for leading on an international stage. The book delves into the unique challenges of corporate leadership and examines the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, offering strategies for thriving amid rapid technological advancements and digital transformation.
Students will gain valuable insights into the roles of leaders as innovators, influencers, risk-takers, and change-makers, and learn how to navigate crises with resilience and stability. The importance of diversity and inclusion is highlighted, providing guidance on leading diverse teams with empathy and cultural competence. Additionally, the textbook addresses contemporary issues facing future leaders, from ethical dilemmas to environmental challenges, preparing readers for the evolving demands of leadership.
Leadership for the Now concludes with a focus on personal development, emphasizing self-awareness, continuous learning, and the holistic growth necessary to become a whole leader and equips students with the knowledge and skills to lead with confidence, vision, and effectiveness in an ever-evolving world.
Chapter 1 What is Leadership and Why Does it Matter?
Chapter 2 Defining Leadership Behaviors and Attributes That Make a Difference
Chapter 3 Global Competencies for Leadership
Chapter 4 Understanding Leadership Within the Corporate Setting
Chapter 5 Leadership in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Chapter 6 Leaders as Innovators, Influencers, Risk-Takers, and Change-Makers
Chapter 7 Crisis Leadership
Chapter 8 Leading in a Diverse World
Chapter 9 Contemporary Issues Facing Future Leaders
Chapter 10 You: The Whole Leader
Catherine M. Rymsha, EdD, is a distinguished leadership authority, acclaimed author, lecturer at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, and a TEDx speaker.
With a wealth of expertise spanning from sales to marketing/communications to corporate leadership development, she brings a multifaceted perspective to her work. With over a decade of teaching experience in academia, Catherine is currently a management lecturer at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell.
Catherine with a master's degree and a doctorate specializing in organizational leadership from Northeastern University, As a writer, Catherine has written The Leadership Decision, a compelling non-fiction work; the captivating fiction novel Stunning (murder-mystery); and the comprehensive textbook Leadership for the Now.
Dr. Lisa Kahle-Piasecki has a robust academic background and extensive practical experience in the field of leadership. Holding a PhD from the University of Toledo, she has dedicated her academic career to understanding and teaching effective leadership principles to increase employee job satisfaction and ultimately improve individual and organizational performance. In addition to her PhD, her academic journey includes a Master’s Degree in Education from Bowling Green State University, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from The University of Findlay, and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Toledo. Before her career in higher education, she worked as a Director of Communications. Her contributions to this textbook are grounded in both rigorous research and practical application, making complex concepts accessible and actionable for readers. When not working as an Associate Professor, she enjoys travel, concerts, fitness, and reading. She lives in Perrysburg, Ohio with her husband, son, and two furry family members.