Curtis Powell, Bill . Jerome

The Disposable Visionary (eBook, PDF)

A Survival Guide for Change Agents
Illustrator: Powell, Carin

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Is it possible for visionary leaders to adhere to their idealism and integrity without becoming casualties of corporate conservatism and executive-level politics? This book says "yes," arguing for the need for visionary change agents in organizations and resolving the paradox of visionary change in a bureaucratic environment. Why do many companies state they want change but then often fire employees who truly rock the boat in their efforts to shift the paradigm to make improvements? How should "disposable visionaries"-leaders who are passionate about new ideas, but who underestimate or intentionally ignore the political environment that supports maintaining the status quo and consequently are in danger of losing their jobs-keep their passion regardless of the opposition... and also keep their jobs? Written with wit and filled with poignant insights and well-documented examples, this book provides practical advice and encouragement to those who are driven to promote new ideas and reach new levels of achievement. Not just for executive-level corporate leaders frustrated by their company's resistance to change, the information and inspiration presented will be enlightening to anyone who has ever been puzzled or annoyed by obstructive internal politics at work. Readers will come away with effective ways to deal with politics, champion breakthrough innovation, be recognized as their organization's most valuable asset, and unlock their potential to change the competitive playing field. The book will also be invaluable for business students who need to be aware of potential obstacles they will likely face as they embark on their careers.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing Inc
• Seitenzahl: 176
• Altersempfehlung: ab 7 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. Dezember 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781440840371
• Artikelnr.: 68217277

Autorenporträt

Bill Jerome is a writer of business parables and currently the Chief Storyteller/Marketing Director for Christian Academy School System, Louisville, KY, the largest Christian school system in the country.

Curtis Powell has a 30-year background in strategy development, marketing, research, and analytics for Fortune 500 companies and national associations in health care, financial services, higher education, and energy.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface: What Are Companies Afraid Of? Acknowledgments Introduction: The
Dream, the Research, and the Disposable Visionary Chapter 1. Filet o'
Talent: The Gutting of Corporate America Why we get rid of the employees we
need most Chapter 2. So What Was the Problem? What happened to that
wonderful employee I hired? Chapter 3. Visionary Employees: Are They Born
or Made? It's in the brain: Why some people are passionate about vision
while others are preoccupied with politics Chapter 4. The Disposable
Visionary/Management Dictionary The curse of actually believing what you
hear Chapter 5. How to Know If You Have Disposable Visionary Syndrome (DVS)
What it is and what it is not Chapter 6. The Four Styles of DVS There is
diversity even among revolutionaries Chapter 7. Getting Alignment on Your
Vision Flip your presentation if you want to flip opinions Chapter 8. How
to Manage Yourself as a DVS Employee You can't change a company from the
unemployment line Chapter 9. Four Corporate Cultures: Maximizing Your
Impact in Each Before you shave off your corners, find out if the hole is
round or square Chapter 10. How to Manage a DVS Employee Stoke the flame
without extinguishing the spark Chapter 11. Final Thoughts Improvement
takes time and it comes from people like you Epilogue: Additional
Inspiration Encouragement for you and those around you Notes Index