John F. Kennedy on leadership : the lessons and legacy of a president

Whether in business, politics, or the community, today's leaders have more in common with their legendary predecessors than they may realize. Intensely scrutinized by their constituents, colleagues, the media, and the public, leaders make decisions that affect lives far beyond their immediate s...

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Main Author Barnes, John A., 1960-
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published New York : AMACOM, American Management Association, ©2005.
Subjects
Kennedy, John F. > (John Fitzgerald), > 1917-1963.
Kennedy, John F. > (John Fitzgerald), > 1917-1963
Leadership > Case studies.
Communication in management > Case studies.
Teams in the workplace > Case studies.
Decision making > Case studies.
Crisis management > Case studies.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN081442869X
9780814428696
9781621983682
1621983684
0814408346
9780814408346
Physical Description1 online resource (x, 228 pages)

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Table of Contents:
  • Vision : let the word go forth
  • Breaking the rules : question the status quo
  • Resilience : turn liabilities into pluses
  • Charisma : set a style
  • Communication : present your ideas effectively
  • Speechwriting : master the art of delivering your message
  • Commitment to learning : challenge your assumptions
  • Team building : find your "Bobby"
  • Decision making : the buck stops with you
  • Miscalculations and misjudgments : make the best of them
  • Crisis management : be the coolest man in the room
  • Faults and failings : how JFK nearly destroyed himself.

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