Warren Bennis pioneered the contemporary field of Leadership Studies, exploring group behavior and foreshadowing the shift towards less hierarchical, more democratic institutions. He challenged conventional wisdom by demonstrating that humanistic, democratic leaders are better equipped to navigate complexity and change. His seminal work established leadership as a distinct area of study, profoundly influencing how we understand and practice it today. Bennis's insights continue to shape approaches to effective and adaptive leadership.
In "Leaders," renowned expert Warren Bennis and co-author Burt Nanus explore essential leadership principles: Attention Through Vision, Meaning Through Communication, Trust Through Positioning, and The Deployment of Self. This insightful guide addresses the communication and trust issues plaguing modern workplaces, making it vital for all managers.
Provocative insights on leadership from a "who's who" of leadership thought including: Tom Peters, Charles Handy, and Jim Kouzes A stellar cast of the world's foremost leadership gurus comes together in one place to offer their thoughts on leadership in the new economy. Edited by renowned leadership expert Warren Bennis, the book addresses issues that Bennis identifies as the ones that "keep CEOs up at night", including why we tolerate bad leaders, why leadership is everyone's business, and how ethics will play into new leadership. With contributions from Charles Handy, Tom Peters, Barry Posner, Jim Kouzes, and Warren Bennis—as well as from such young entrepreneurs as Michael Klein and Tara Church—no other book includes the caliber of authors and the range of thinking found in The Future of Leadership .