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Driven by Time Time Orientation and Leadership

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Peg Thoms

Book Code: Q579

ISBN: 1-56720-579-8

ISBN-13: 978-1-56720-579-4

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160 pages, figures, tables

Praeger Publishers

Publication: 11/30/2003

List Price: $67.95 (UK Sterling Price: £39.95)

Availability: In Stock

Media Type: Hardcover

Also Available: Ebook

Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4

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Description: Organizations consist of people with different orientations toward time. Each type of person makes his or her own contribution and has unique limitations. The most effective leaders understand and recognize the differences in the way people feel and think about time and use them in constructive ways. Literally, they have good timing. This book explains the concept of temporal alignment and explores ways to enhance one's skills based on a solid understanding of this important component of leadership. Time matters to leaders. They worry about the past, present, and future, but most lean heavily in one direction, becoming past-, present-, or future-oriented. This bias is associated with strengths that we can effectively use and weaknesses that can hinder us. Different situations require different time orientations. If we are aware of our time orientation or temporal alignment, we can begin to "mind" our time and grow attuned to the appropriate orientation for each situation. This book explains that when leaders develop an understanding of temporal alignment, they can accurately anticipate the alignment required by each circumstance and find ways to behave appropriately--even when the leader's personality does not fit the situation.

Table of Contents:

Leadership and Time Orientation
Driven by Time
Temporal Alignment
Temporal Alignment of Leaders in Organizations
Developing an Outlook Toward the Future
Future Oriented Leaders Who Created New and Innovative Organizations
Future Oriented Leaders Who Changed Organizations
Effective Leaders Who Are Past and Present Oriented
Creating an Organizational Vision
Attunement
Past, Present, or Future

LC Card Number: 2003053552

LCC Class: HD57

Dewey Class: 658


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