The change makers : 25 leaders in their own words - Carney, Shaun, 1957- (Carlton, Victoria : Melbourne University Press, 2019)
Good leadership. Why is it so elusive? Are there successful traits that can be transferred from one field to another, or is it a constant application of imagination to the changing challenges? How do you take others with you? Now more than ever we need leaders who can be strong yet humble, bold and assertive when it counts but have the capacity to listen and learn, who can motivate and influence, and who can get the best out of those around them. Twenty-five outstanding Australian leaders—from diverse worlds such as science, the police force, a netball team, a spy agency, emergency medicine, business, politics and unionism—share their insights and lessons on the essence of inspiring leadership.
Intro -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Leadership: An introduction -- Know yourself better -- The extraordinary leadership of the young -- Leading with empathy -- Nothing gets done without other people -- Own it -- Setting an example by doing the right thing -- Learning from the experiences of others -- Giving is better than getting -- Moral courage, integrity and humility -- Connecting with people -- Making yourself available -- The world is run by those who show up -- Pleasurable participation -- Doing it all -- Following your passion -- The guiding light -- A simple idea -- Having genuine conversations -- A model of good leadership -- The line between the personal and professional -- Leading with love -- Serving the public interest -- Appearance activism -- Consistency of belief and action -- A clear vision -- The Michael Gordon interviews, January 2018 -- Conveying what you stand for -- Thriving in an adversarial climate -- The McKinnon Prize in Political Leadership -- Index.
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Keywords: Leadership -- Australia