Appreciative leadership : focus on what works to drive winning performance and build a thriving organization / Diana Whitney, Amanda Trosten-Bloom, Kae Rader.

""A must-read for leaders at all levels who believe that both common sense and business sense require engaging and encouraging rather than mandating or manipulating. It may become my most-recommended book."--Frank Rogers-Witte, Ph.D., Director, Executive Staff Effectiveness, Hewlett-P...

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Main Author: Whitney, Diana Kaplin.
Other Authors: Trosten-Bloom, Amanda, 1957-, Rader, Kae.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : McGraw-Hill, [2010]
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505 0 |a Appreciative leadership now -- From potential to positive power : the five core strategies -- The wisdom of inquiry : leading with positively powerful questions -- The art of illumination : bringing out the best of people and situations -- The genius of inclusion : engaging with people to cocreate the future -- The courage of inspiration : awakening the creative spirit -- The path of integrity : making choices for the good of the whole -- Making a positive difference with appreciative leadership. 
520 1 |a ""A must-read for leaders at all levels who believe that both common sense and business sense require engaging and encouraging rather than mandating or manipulating. It may become my most-recommended book."--Frank Rogers-Witte, Ph.D., Director, Executive Staff Effectiveness, Hewlett-Packard IPG" ""Building on a simple but powerful idea, Appreciative Leadership offers an approach to organizational transformation applicable to institutions as varied as businesses, universities, church bodies, and health systems. Packed with dozens of stories and suggestions, it offers key insights translated into replicable strategies for action."--Jane McAuliffe, Ph.D., President, Bryn Mawr College" ""The positive basis of power is illuminated brilliantly in this courageous leadership book. Appreciative Leadership touches the heart of leadership--the kind people most deeply desire--in a way that will change lives, businesses, and every relationship you wish to build."--David L. Cooperrider, Ph.D., Professor of Social Entrepreneurship, Case Western Reserve University" ""Leadership driven by principles and integrity is more important today than ever. Appreciative Leadership shows how to blend principles of collaboration, quality, and service for both long-term achievement and practical daily impact. It provides a model of success for a new generation of leaders."--R. Edward Howell, Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, University of Virginia Medical Center" "Appreciative Inquiry has become one of the most popular new management tools in business today. Its premise is simple yet profound: Instead of focusing on what's wrong in the workplace, learn about and build upon what works." "Dr. Diana Whitney--a leader in the field of Appreciative Inquiry--and colleagues Amanda Trosten-Bloom and Kae Rader bring the next generation of these ideas forward, with practical and proven tools for leadership. A refreshingly different approach to managing organizations, Appreciative Leadership turns conventional management thinking on its head, demonstrating how to get results with "positive power." All you need are the five "I's"..." "This revolutionary approach brings people together, drives companies forward--and takes your leadership skills to a whole new level." "Appreciative Leadership shows you how to fully engage your team through positive inquiry and open dialogue--so that everyone feels included and valued, inspired and motivated...and ready to work together to win. In this user-friendly guide, you'll discover exciting new techniques to open up discussions, exchange ideas, agree on a plan, and follow up on your goals. You'll learn simple tips on how to keep your team on track with a can-do attitude. And you'll find satisfying new ways to be engaged, passionate, and present." "This book isn't a quick-fix solution to your management problems. It's a full-time, life-long commitment to your values, your vision, and your connection to others. This is how the best leaders in the world bring out the best in people, their organizations, and themselves. This is Appreciative Leadership."--BOOK JACKET. 
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