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The Leader's Shadow
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The Leader's Shadow
Exploring and Developing Executive Character


March 1999 | 240 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
The Leader's Shadow is the first book to fully examine the inner dynamics of executives in top leadership positions. Based on systematically collected descriptions from a wide variety of executive leaders and a comprehensive review of the literature on leadership character, this book provides a framework for thinking about the character development of those in leadership positions. Judge describes and analyzes the context within which leaders operate, the theory and research behind the personalities of leaders, and the values held by leaders. The Leader's Shadow is an important resource for executive coaches, management trainers, and consultants, as well as students in leadership, organizational change and organizational development.

 
Introduction
 
PART ONE: CONTEXT
 
Context Surrounding Executive Leaders
 
PART TWO: CHARACTER OF EXECUTIVE LEADERS
 
Personalities of Executive Leaders
 
Personal Values of Executive Leaders
 
Spirituality of Executive Leaders
 
PART THREE: CREATIVE FRUITS OF EXECUTIVE LEADERS
 
Creating a Vision of the Future
 
Creating Effective Strategic Properties
 
Creating Organizational Trust
 
PART FOUR: CONCLUSIONS
 
Character and Creative Fruits Examined Together
 
Going into the Shadow and Emerging a Leader

"The Leader’s Shadow is an innovative and much needed approach. It is bristling with insights." 

Ian I. Mitroff
University of Southern California

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