01671nam a2200217Ia 4500 CTU_162742 210402s9999 xx 000 0 und d 24.95 658.4092 S642 Smith, Anthony F. The taboos of leadership : The 10 secrets no one will tell you about leaders and what they really think Anthony F. Smith ; Foreword by Steven M. Bornstein San Francisco, CA Jossey-Bass 2007 Consultant Smith sets out to provide a description of what it takes to be a leader by focusing on taboos or certain prohibitions in corporate life that render them untouchable. In providing a frame of reference for understanding and recognizing these taboos, he says, "If taboos are holding our organizations and leaders down, they should be pruned back or weeded out, allowing our organizations and leaders to grow." He identifies 10 secrets or taboos of leadership including the importance of charisma; self-interest is blatant in leaders but dangerous for followers; while many women don't really want leadership and the sacrifice it requires, when they do they are better leaders than men; few understand that grooming a successor "hurts like hell"; few leaders have balance in their life since their work is their life, and hence those seeking balance may limit their opportunities for leadership. This thought-provoking book may promote conversation among leaders, but it is unknown how much discussion will include followers. Leadership Giang Trung tâm Học liệu Trường Đại học Cần Thơ