Executive Leadership

by Joseph Olmstead, PH.D.

Overview

This book provides a genuine understanding of practical leadership based upon years of research and development. It identifies the essential components of leadership, and supplies guidelines for developing and implementing those skills. Clear, straightforward explanations and examples direct executives on how to establish objectives, delegate authority, direct subordinates, and motivate the team.

Executive Leadership supplies a comprehensive analysis of effective leadership at senior levels and presents a model for establishing an efficient and productive workplace.

Joseph A. Olmstead, Ph.D., is vice-president for product development with the Vanguard Research Group. His experience includes 22 years as a senior staff scientist and a program director for the Human Resources Research Organization. Dr. Olmstead is the author of numerous books on leadership and organizational effectiveness

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781136404375
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/17/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	340
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Joseph A. Olmstead

Table of Contents

Part 1 The Executive as Leader; Chapter 1 Requirements for Leadership; Chapter 2 The Nature of Leadership; Chapter 3 Leadership at Senior Levels; Part 2 Executives and Their Organizations; Chapter 4 The Effective Organization; Chapter 5 The Work Context; Part 3 Processes of Executive Influence; Chapter 6 Goals and Goal Setting; Chapter 7 Power and Authority; Chapter 8 Control and Constraints; Chapter 9 Communication; Part 4 Executives and Their Subordinates; Chapter 10 Leading Subordinates; Chapter 11 Directing Subordinates; Part 5 Conclusion; Chapter 12 The Effective Leader; Chapter 13 Functionally Competent Organizations;