Title: Survival Kit for Leaders: An Interactive Way for a Leader to Become and Stay a Survivor
Abstract: Survival Kit for Leaders: An Interactive Way for a Leader to Become and Stay a Survivor John C. Kunich and Richard Lester, Foreword by Kenneth Blanchard Skyward Publishing (2003) 222 pages, softcover, $21.95 Reviewed by: Dewey E. Johnson, California State University, Fresno Synopsis Survival Kit for Leaders is one of the rare books that actually carries out its stated purpose-that of providing a practical, interactive guide to developing relevant leadership skills. The authors know what it takes to teach contemporary leadership and they have used their considerable experience to design a learning system highly useful as an individual or a team survival kit. Every aspect of Survival Kit for Leaders has been prepared toward this end beginning with its purpose through executive summaries for each chapter, specific examples and applications, highly useful discussion questions that make the reader become deeply involved, and key points for the readers to learn and apply. Survival Kit for Leaders has been organized into these relevant chapters that present the critical principles and concepts leaders need to learn, recall, and apply: Leadership for a Survival Organization Survival Thoughts for Leaders Profile of a Leader Leadership and the Art of Mentoring Leadership and the Art of Feedback Leadership and Management Using the Law for Competitive Advantage Time Management Techniques for the Effective Leader These chapters engage both fledgling and experienced leaders and very effectively draw them into the development process. As a result, Survival Kit for Leaders becomes an individual seminar taught by not only the authors, but by the many successful leaders cited throughout the book. Readability Difficulty Index 6 out of 10 (where 10 requires intense concentration). The book challenges the reader to engage in self-reflection, a task that goes beyond simply reading the book, but calls for interaction with and deeper understanding of its content. Recommended Audience Survival Kit for Leaders is primarily targeted at individual leaders, in all situations, to help them survive the challenges of the 21st Century. That said, it would be equally effective in a group setting as a focus for stimulating discussions. Most Interesting Part The book has many interesting illustrations that are right on target. For example, in Chapter 5, Leadership and the Art of Feedback, the authors use the term FEEDBACK as an acronym to stand for each of its component parts. This mnemonic helps readers relate the concept to their own situations. For example, in discussing D for Dialogue-oriented, the authors not only illustrate how dialogue can be used appropriately in leadership situations, but also cite Stephen R. …
Publication Year: 2004
Publication Date: 2004-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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