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Leadership wisdom spanning transformative historical moments.
If you're intrigued by the interplay between leadership and significant world events, "An Invented Life" may resonate with you. It gives a unique retrospection on how leadership styles and strategies have evolved over dynamic periods, offering insights from none other than Warren Bennis, a renowned figure in the field. The book's breadth, encompassing several pivotal eras, provides you with an opportunity to look at leadership through a prism of societal change.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780201627145
Authors:
Warren Bennis
Publisher: Basic Books
Date of Publication: 1994-03-21
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
American History,
Biography Memoir,
Management,
Leadership,
Biography,
Politics,
Social Justice,
Memoir
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 21 readers)
Description
This collection brings together the best of Warren Bennis--essays spanning three decades and covering such revolutions as the information explosion, Watergate, the emergence of Japan, and the collapse of the Soviet Union. A retrospective on the life and work of one of America's most respected authorities on business leadership.
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Leadership wisdom spanning transformative historical moments.
If you're intrigued by the interplay between leadership and significant world events, "An Invented Life" may resonate with you. It gives a unique retrospection on how leadership styles and strategies have evolved over dynamic periods, offering insights from none other than Warren Bennis, a renowned figure in the field. The book's breadth, encompassing several pivotal eras, provides you with an opportunity to look at leadership through a prism of societal change.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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