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Enhancing decision-making through wisdom and reflection.
As someone who's looking to navigate the complexities of leadership in a demanding world, "Leadership Wisdom" offers practical steps for cultivating the essential skill of wise decision-making. It's not just about being fast; it's about being effective. This guidebook from the Center for Creative Leadership equips you with strategies for reflection and inquiry that can ground you in a more profound understanding of your choices. It's a solid pick for aspiring or current leaders who are serious about improving their decisional acumen.
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ISBN: 9781604910278
Publisher: Pfeiffer
Date of Publication: 2008-03-17
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.25
(rated by 4 readers)
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In a fast-paced global economy emphasizing innovation and productivity, leaders need to bring as much wisdom as possible to bear on their daily decisions. They often find themselves pulled between making decisions quickly and making them well. The processes described in this guidebook, inquiry and reflection, can help you develop your capacity to make wise choices. You will begin to see a broad range of possible responses and wisely choose the ones that will work best.
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Enhancing decision-making through wisdom and reflection.
As someone who's looking to navigate the complexities of leadership in a demanding world, "Leadership Wisdom" offers practical steps for cultivating the essential skill of wise decision-making. It's not just about being fast; it's about being effective. This guidebook from the Center for Creative Leadership equips you with strategies for reflection and inquiry that can ground you in a more profound understanding of your choices. It's a solid pick for aspiring or current leaders who are serious about improving their decisional acumen.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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