Leading with Values : Positivity, Virtue and High Performance

by Edward D. Hess; Kim S. Cameron

• ISBN13: 9780511239717
• ISBN10: 0511239718
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2006-08-03
• 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.

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Acknowledgements

Introduction

Synovus Financial Corporation: 'Just take care of your people'

FedEx Freight: putting people first

The role of values in high risk organizations

Spirituality and leadership in the Marine Corps

HomeBanc Mortgage Company: 'Quest to become America's most admired company'

Leadership lessons from Sarah: values-based leadership for everyday practice

Leadership values that enable extraordinary success

Principled leadership: a framework for action

Forgiveness as an attribute of leadership

Values and leadership in organizational crisis

Making 'more Mike Stranks': teaching values in the United States Marine Corps

Index

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