Exodus

by Carol Meyers

• ISBN13: 9780521686037
• ISBN10: 0521686032
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-07-11
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Summary

Values-based leadership is based upon honesty, respect, trust and dignity, and it regards every employee within a company as a valued human being. This book describes the characteristics of leaders who focus on positivity and virtues to create and sustain highly successful organizations such as Synovus Financial Corporation, HomeBanc Mortgage Company, and the United States Marine Corps. It also addresses leader mistakes and forgiveness, and how difficulties and challenges can be overcome to achieve spectacular results. This inspiring book offers practical advice that can be applied to individual leadership styles and roles. As society tries to rebound from the recent scandals involving fraud, financial improprieties, and unethical behavior among its leadership, the fundamental message of Leading with Values is clear: acting ethically and virtuously, and treating all stakeholders with respect and dignity, can create extraordinary outcomes without sacrificing performance and profits.

Table of Contents

List of figures	ix
List of tables	x
Notes on contributors	xi
Acknowledgments	xvi
Introduction	1	(193)
1 Synovus Financial Corporation: "Just take care of your people"	9	(20)
Robert Drazin, Edward D. Hess, and Farah Mihoubi
2 FedEx Freight – Putting people first	29	(26)
Gary W. Bouch
3 The role of values in high-risk organizations	55	(13)
Karl E. Weick
4 Spirituality and leadership in the Marine Corps	68	(19)
Dan Yaroslaski and Paolo Tripodi
5 HomeBanc Mortgage Corporation: quest to become America's most admired company	87	(21)
Edward D. Hess
6 Leadership lessons from Sarah: values-based leadership as everyday practice	108	(24)
Monica Worline and Sarah Boik
7 Leadership values that enable extraordinary success	132	(19)
Kim S. Cameron
8 Principled leadership: a framework for action	151	(21)
MaryAnn Glynn and Heather Jamerson
9 Forgiveness as an attribute of leadership	172	(22)
David S. Bright
10 Values and leadership in organizational crisis	194	(19)
Edward H. Powley and Scott N. Taylor
11 Making more Mike Stranks — teaching values in the United States Marine Corps	213	(21)
Michael B. Parkyn
Index	234