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The Complete New Manager
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The Complete New Manager

by John Zenger
May 2010
Intermediate to advanced
480 pages
5h 16m
English
McGraw-Hill
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25 Character Is the Essence of Leadership

The central tent pole in our leadership metaphor is character. Our research shows that a person who receives low marks on character has absolutely no chance of being perceived as a great leader, especially in the long run. Leaders who lack character must constantly be on guard that people will discover the truth about them. Like the Hollywood set that looks real from one side, they live in constant danger of having the illusion of their character dispelled if others see behind the facade.

What are the key elements of strong personal character? Leaders with character follow through on commitments. They keep their word. They make decisions with the good of the organization in mind, rather than a personal ...

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ISBN: 9780071744478