Structured in the form of a conversation between a young chief executive aspiring to become an inspirational leader and the author, this slim volume presents a quick and easy read.
 
Enthusiasm, drawn from the Greek verb that means "to be inspired", tops the list of virtues for universal leaders, followed by integrity, warmth, moral courage, judgement, foresight and humility.
 
The author, with 30 books on leadership under his belt, draws upon ancient wisdom""Socrates, Greek general Xenophon, Plato""and also cites some leaders from recent history like Dag Hammarskjold, Tolstoy and Gandhiji to belabour his point. We manage things, not people. People need to be led. "Management is about the mind, while leadership deals with emotions."
 
THE INSPIRATIONAL LEADER
 
John Adair;
Penguin
202 PAGES
Rs 299

 
 

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First Published: Jul 05 2006 | 12:00 AM IST

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