Introduction
This short introduction explains the background to the book: the authors’ motivation for writing it and an explanation of the research project underpinning it. It includes a guide on how to read this book and a brief explanation of the contents of each chapter.
About this book
This book is for you – the leader, or rather the person, with leadership responsibilities. You who are both relishing and terrified by the challenges in your working life today. It is written with the practising manager in mind.
We, Sharon, Frederick and Colin, have worked for many years as leaders. We have worked in different industries and in a variety of countries. We are now based in an international business school, but we continue to interact day in, ...
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