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Leadershipnow.com / The Best Leadership Books of 2008 By now, many leaders have realized that when it comes to business, nice guys often finish first. Old-fashioned images of corporate callousness and greed have been replaced by a gentler, more human conception of great leadership. But how does one define "kindness" in the context of business? And what is the best way to "use" this deceptively complex notion as a guiding principle to lead an organization successfully into the future? Far from presenting a naive idea of kindness, this eye-opening book identifies the surprising attributes successful "kind" leaders share. Readers will learn how they can use kindness to: - motivate employees, committee members, and others - recognize unique talents while nurturing all employees - establish a supportive environment - spur continuous organizational growth - adapt to change - stimulate calculated "stretch" and risk-taking - prepare the next generation of leaders This realistic book shows leaders how they can use sincerity, honesty, and respect for the good of their organizations.

advance Praise For leading With Kindness:

“familiar Notions About ‘leadership’ And ‘kindness’ Are Unseated When The Terms Are Redefined By Two Savvy Observers, Doctors Bill Baker And Michael O’malley. Then, With Help From A Roster Of Superachievers, Baker And O’malley Do A Captivating Mash-up, Creating A Timely Concept Sure To Motivate Any Ambitious Reader Who Really Wants To ‘make Things Happen.’” — Charles Dolan, Chairman, Cablevision Systems

“kindness, As The Authors Define It, Is A Sign Of Strength, And Every Organization Could Use More Of It. This Book Is A Thought-provoking Guide For Leaders, And Aspiring Leaders, Who Want To Stand Out From The Crowd And Achieve Extraordinary Things.” — Anne Fisher, Fortune Magazine And Cnnmoney.com “ask Annie” Workplace Columnist

“the American Workplace Would Be A Lot More Productive, And Fun, If Only Man­agers Would Follow The Advice Of This Book. Let’s Hope They Do. Baker And O’malley Show Us Through Numerous Examples That Kindness Brings Out The Best In Workers And Is The Key Characteristic Of Great Leaders.” — Susie Gharib, Anchor, Pbs-tv’s Nightly Business Report

“baker And O’malley Transcend The Muscular Clichés Of The Endless Sports Manuals On Leadership And Vanity Reflections Of Egomaniacal Executives To Reveal Genuinely Strong Leaders Whose Success Is Anchored In Their Integrity, Credibility, Vision, Insight, Inclusion, And Fairness. There Are No Coercive, Pampered Bullies In This Book. I Know Most Of The Leaders Profiled In This Book Firsthand And Find This Book To Be Accurate And An Indisputable Reminder That Good Guys Can Finish First.” — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Author Of firing Back And The Senior Associate Dean And Lester Crown Professor Of Management, Yale School Of Management

publishers Weekly

say Boss And Many People Think Of Donald Trump Throwing His Weight Around On the Apprentice. But Is That The Most Effective Style Of Leadership? Not Necessarily, Argue Baker And O'malley, Who Posit That Successful Leaders Accomplish More With Kindness And Empathy Than With Aggression. According To The Authors, True Kindness Is Not To Be Confused With Weakness, Indulgence Or Mere Likability; Being Genuinely Kind Means Clearly Communicating Expectations And Goals, Pushing Colleagues To Improve And Excel And Encouraging Them To Try Out Things They Are Uncertain They Will Like. The Book Details The Hallmarks Of Successful And Kind Leaders: Compassion, Integrity, Gratitude, Authenticity, Humility, Honor And The Importance Of Maintaining Credibility With One's Employees And Clients. While The Authors' Emphasis On Honesty And Mentorship Is Incontrovertibly Well-intentioned, The Paucity Of Practical Advice And The Dry Presentation Are More Suited To An Academic Article, Rather Than An Entire Book. Readers Looking For A Helpful Guide Will Be Inspired But Ultimately Disappointed. (aug.)

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By now, many leaders have realised that when it comes to business, nice guys often finish first. Old fashioned images of corporate callousness and greed have been replaced by a gentler, more human conception of great leadership. But how does one define 'kindness' in the context of business? And what is the best way to 'use' this deceptively simple notion as a guiding principle to lead an organisation successfully into the future? "Leading with Kindness" identifies the attributes successful 'kind' leaders share, showing readers how they can use kindness. Far from presenting a naive idea of kindness consisting of the simple give and take of benefits for supposed loyalty, this realistic book shows leaders how they can use sincerity, honesty, and concern to get the most from their people. "Leading with Kindness identifies six ingredients of kindness - compassion, integrity, gratitude, authenticity, humility, and humor - none of which might readily spring to mind when envisioning the archetypal business leader. But they are absolutely essential to powerful leadership. The book also points out obstacles to each of the six qualities, and (crucially) offers real-world, everyday management and leadership approaches that build and demonstrate each one."--Jacket Discusses how business leaders can use kindness to recognize unique talents, motivate employees and committee members, create a supportive environment, adapt to change, encourage calculated risk-taking, and train future leaders in order to move successfully into the future A new definition of ""kindness"" for business leaders who want to accomplish true organizational greatness.