The Wise Leader offers readers a succinct perspective on wise leadership based on theory, practice, and the authors’ own experience.
The five sections of the book describe the Wise Leader model, five mantras that distil the essence of wisdom for leading. Each section has a theoretical component, theory that the authors seek to bring to life through everyday examples, followed by practical ideas and guidance as to what you can next do in service of becoming a wiser, more effective leader. Each mantra then includes fresh perspectives for leadership development, aimed at supporting organisations globally to maximize their considerable investment in this critical area.
This book is written for leaders at every level of an organization, providing a perspective of wise leadership that lends itself to practical application. It can also be used by leadership development professionals, offering guidance on how to build practical programs to cultivate enhanced levels of wise leadership in your organization.
Author(s): Paul Lawrence, Suzi Skinner
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 194
City: London
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Contents
Introduction
The traditional approach
Wisdom
Wisdom and leadership
Philosophy
Purpose
Practice
The need for wisdom
Wisdom and leadership development
Philosophy
Purpose
Practice
Book structure
References
Part One: Commit to Reflective Learning
A leadership myth: Leaders Just Need to Reflect More Often
Theory
1 Self-reflection involves reflecting on the self
2 Reflecting in service of others vs reflecting in service of self
3 Thinking past and present in service of future
Wise reflection
Epilogue: John Reflects Differently
Self-development
Being intentional
Stepping outside your comfort zone
Making time to self-reflect
Symbiotic positivity
Past, present, and future
Reading this book
Designing interventions
1 Invite - don't coerce
2 Make time for reflection
3 Teach people how to reflect
4 Group coaching
5 Run your programs over a l-o-n-g period of time
Your 3Ps revisited
References
Part Two: Know Yourselves
A leadership myth: Authenticity is About Honouring Your One True Self
Theory
Evidence for multiplicity
A short history of multiplicity
Differences between theories
Language
Generic or specific types?
Narrator or not?
The value of a multiple perspective - case study
Authenticity and learning to dance
Becoming more aware of our emotions
Epilogue: Susan Goes Multiple
Self-development
Step one - the roles that you play
Step two - characterize self in each role
Step three - refine yourselves
Step four - test your hypotheses
Step five - reflect on inner tension
Step six - learn to dance
Designing interventions
Your 3Ps revisited
References
Part Three: Transcend Yourselves
A leadership myth: Leader as Hero
Theory
Epilogue: Jean-Francoise Adapts
Self-development
Designing interventions
Your 3Ps revisited
References
Part Four: Think Meta
A leadership myth: Leadership is About Being in Control
Theory
Five ways of thinking about systems and change
Epilogue: Tony Discovers Humility
Self-development
Designing interventions
Your 3Ps revisited
References
Part Five: Do Dialogue
A leadership myth: Great Leaders Just Need to Engage in 'Active Listening'
Theory
Power dynamics
Epilogue: Emma and the Team Do Dialogue
Self-development
Designing interventions
Your 3Ps revisited
References
Conclusions
Index
