Leadership Is an Art DePree MaxPaperback

In what has become a bible for the business world, the successful former CEO of Herman Miller, Inc., explores how executives and managers can learn the leadership skills that build a better, more profitable organization. First published in 1989, the book has sold more than 800,000 copies in hardcover and paperback. Leadership Is an Art has long been a must-read not only within the business community but also in professions ranging from academia to medical practices, to the political arena.

De Pree looks at leadership as a kind of stewardship, stressing the importance of building relationships, initiating ideas, and creating a lasting value system within an organization. This revised edition brings Max De Pree's timeless words and practical philosophy to a new generation of readers. Rather than focusing on the -hows- of corporate life, he explains the -whys.- He shows that the first responsibility of a leader is to define reality and the last is to say thank you.

Along the way, the artful leader must: - Stimulate effectiveness by enabling others to reach both their personal potential and their institutional potential - Take a role in developing, expressing, and defending civility and values - Nurture new leaders and ensure the continuation of the corporate culture Leadership Is an Art offers a proven design for achieving success by developing the generous spirit within all of us. Now more than ever, it provides the insights and guidelines leaders in every field need