John W. Gardner
On Leadership
- ISBN 13:
- 9780029113127
- author:
- John W. Gardner
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1993
- Pages:
- 240
- Genre:
- Management Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
On Leadership by John Gardner explores what it means to be a leader, highlighting the importance of dispersed leadership and understanding leadership as applied across all sectors of society.
Gardner argues that effective leaders build upon values deeply embedded in human history and our own tradition. He draws on historical moral strivings to illustrate how visions for the future are shaped by our collective past. The author acknowledges that achieving these ideals has not always been successful, but emphasizes the enduring power of fundamental principles such as freedom, equality, and justice.
This insightful book offers a thought-provoking examination of leadership, encouraging readers to reflect on their own role in shaping the future.