Martin Luther King, Jr. , on Leadership : Inspiration and Wisdom for Challenging Times

by Phillips, Donald T.

• ISBN13: 9780446523677
• ISBN10: 0446523674
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-01-01
• Publisher: Grand Central Pub

Summary

Examines the leadership principles the founding fathers employed to build a nation & demonstrates how these same management practices can be applied to today's business situations as written by one of the foremost figures in American History. DLC: King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1921-1968 - Views on leadership.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(32)
PART I. Preparing to Lead	33	(72)
1. First Listen: Lead by Being Led	33	(19)
2. Persuade Through Love and Nonviolence	52	(17)
3. Learn, Learn, Learn	69	(18)
4. Master the Art of Public Speaking	87	(18)
PART II. Guiding the Movement	105	(92)
5. Awaken Direct Action	105	(18)
6. Encourage Creativity and Innovation	123	(13)
7. Involve Everyone Through Alliances, Teamwork, and Diversity	136	(18)
8. Set Goals and Create a Detailed Plan of Action	154	(22)
9. Be Decisive	176	(21)
PART III. Winning with People	197	(80)
10. Teach and Preach	197	(20)
11. March with the People	217	(22)
12. Negotiate and Compromise	239	(20)
13. Understand Human Nature	259	(18)
PART IV. Ensuring the Future	277	(54)
14. Preach Hope and Compassion	277	(15)
15. Have the Courage to Lead	292	(20)
16. Inspire People with Your Dream	312	(19)
Epilog	331	(11)
Bibliography	342	(4)
Notes	346	(23)
Acknowledgments	369	(1)
Index	370