Authentic Leadership: Courage in Action (Jossey Bass Public Administration Series)

by Robert W. Terry

Book Overview

Leaders and readers--and especially those who are both--have reason to be grateful for this example of authenticity in action. --from the foreword by Harlan Cleveland Authentic Leadership provides a practical set of tools and guides that leaders can use to enhance their everyday leadership action. Author Robert Terry contAnds that leadership depAnds on the ability to frame issues correctly as well as an ability to call forth an authentic response...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 155542547X
• ISBN13: 9781555425470
• Release Date: August 1993
• Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.2" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Love this book

Terry was writing about leadership before it became a fad, and I believe, his book contains some fundamental ideas about leaders and leadership that are crucially important. This book is not a typical skim-it business book. It is not a personality- or trait- based leadership book. It does not frame leadership as a quick fix. Thus, I think the book requires some concentration and thought to appreciate. I believe this is a book for those who believe that leadership should mean more than getting others to follow. It addresses what good and ethical leaders need to do - and, his sub-title zeroes in on it -- that takes real courage, not just charisma. I like this book because it sets out a values-based approach to leadership.

Takes us from past perspectives to leadership in action.

Terry's book is an excellent summary of the traditional ideas about leadership combined with a new call for "authenticity." "Authentic Leadership" is a solid book for all interested in leadership and leadership development--scholars, students and practitioners. Thumbs up!