Leading without Power

This book approaches leadership as a matter of contribution and responsibility rather than as a position or a titlethus making it more accessible to all emergent leaders. It presents strategies for finding fulfillment in serving organizations and communities and focuses on cultivating and practicing conscious leadership independent of the strictures of formal authority. The author provides a clear road-map for developing proven leadership dispositions such as integrity, humility, selfless service, compassion, personal mastery, and integrity. Leaders and scholars should read this book to learn that at real influence or power comes from empowering others, not from a title or position of authority.

Makes the function of leadership accessible at all levels of the organization Presents a broad-spectrum, 'grassroots approach to leadership' that is well-suited to effectively address the multifaceted issues faced by contemporary organizations and leaders Presents actionable strategies to address modern leadership dilemmas Highlights the much needed moral and spiritual dimension of leadership in a most unique way Synthesize contemporary positive leadership concepts such as values-based leadership, authentic leadership and servant leadership in a most unique and compelling way that is accessible to a most aspiring leaders Highlights powerful strategies for change management and organizational transformation for leaders who are committed to authenticity in their leadership Uses a well-structured pedagogical framework with case studies, teaching stories, real life examples, and reflection questions Addresses the deeper questions of meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the most concrete and practical way

Autorentext

Satinder Dhiman serves as Associate Dean, Chair, and Director of the MBA Program and Professor of Management at Woodbury University's School of Business, USA. Professor Dhiman teaches courses pertaining to ethical leadership, sustainability, organizational behavior and strategy, and spirituality in the workplace in the School's MBA program. He has presented his work at various national and international conferences and venues, often serving as invited keynote speaker; he has also published articles in multiple academic journals. He has completed advanced executive leadership programs at Harvard, Stanford and Wharton.

Author, translator, editor, co-author, and co-editor of more than 25 books, his most recent publications include Bhagavad Gita and Leadership (2019); Holistic Leadership (2017); Gandhi and Leadership (2015); and Seven Habits of Highly Fulfilled People (2012/2014). He is the Editor-in-Chief of four Major Reference Works: Springer Handbook of Engaged Sustainability (2018); The Palgrave Handbook of Workplace Spirituality and Fulfillment (2018); The Routledge Companion to Mindfulness at Work (2020), and The Palgrave Handbook of Workplace Well-Being (2020).

Inhalt

1. Integrity: Heart of Credibility.- 2: Humility: Leaders' Constant Companion.- 3: Courage: Most Visible Leadership Trait.- 4. Purpose: Making Your Life Matter.- 5. Mastery: Sharpen Your Saw.