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Navigating shared-power leadership in public spheres.
If you're someone who feels the pull towards making a difference in the public sector or within community organizations, "Leadership for the Common Good" might just resonate with you. It delves into the challenges of leadership where power is not held by one, but shared among many. It's for those ready to embrace complexity and collaborate to tackle societal issues.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780787967536
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Date of Publication: 2005-01-25
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.36
(rated by 28 readers)
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When it was first published in 1992, the first edition of Leadership for the Common Good presented a revolutionary approach to community and organizational leadership in a shared-power world. Now, in this completely revised and updated edition, Barbara Crosby and John Bryson expand on their proven leadership model and offer new insights and guidance to leaders. This second edition is a practical resource for a new generation of leaders and aspiring leaders and includes success stories, challenges, and real-world experience.
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Navigating shared-power leadership in public spheres.
If you're someone who feels the pull towards making a difference in the public sector or within community organizations, "Leadership for the Common Good" might just resonate with you. It delves into the challenges of leadership where power is not held by one, but shared among many. It's for those ready to embrace complexity and collaborate to tackle societal issues.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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