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The Why of Work: How Great Leaders Build Abundant Organizations That Win
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The Why of Work: How Great Leaders Build Abundant Organizations That Win

by David Ulrich, Wendy Ulrich, Marshall Goldsmith
June 2010
Beginner
304 pages
6h 1m
English
McGraw-Hill
Content preview from The Why of Work: How Great Leaders Build Abundant Organizations That Win

APPENDIXLEADERSHIP CHALLENGES AND ACTIONS AS MEANING MAKERS

Leadership Identity Challenge

With rapid technological, demographic, political, and social change, organizations scramble to align employee strengths into a coherent organization identity that responds to evolving customer and societal requirements. Great leaders help individuals align their personal strengths with the organization identity (firm brand) and with customer expectations.

Summary: Leadership Actions to Build an Identity

Image Help employees become more aware of their signature strengths through assessment, conversation, observation, and assignment

Define your organization’s required ...

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ISBN: 9780071739351