Leading as if your life depended on it

Type :

Book review

Pages :

11 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

01/09/2009

Category :

Business & market

Sub category :

Human resources

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Summary :

Introduction.
1. A true leader needs to be gifted.
2. Examples used by Colonel Thomas A. Kolditz in his book.
3. Conflict does not occur solely on the battlefield.
4. Principles that appear in combat also appear in disputes between organizations or individuals.
Synopsis.
1. Kolditz is most compelling when his ideas are examined through the concept of conflict.
2. The leader's job.
3. 'In Extremis Leadership' is not a guide to some sort of step-by-step process.
4. Authentic leaders.
5. The world of business.
6. An example of the shared moral principles that make a great leader.
Literature review.
Conclusion.

Abstract

In Extremis Leadership: leading As If your life depended On It, by author Thomas A. Kolditz, is the kind of book, and contains the kind of concepts, that every serious leader should read. It does an excellent job of detailing the personal growth and commitment to the truth that is necessary for a leader to be truly exceptional. Far too many books on management and leadership are over illustrated, resubmitted, and over embellished for hundreds of pages when the same message could have been conveyed in less than fifty pages. Kolditz's primary point is that a leader applies every part of themselves to their tasks and therefore must be a hero in their day-to-day work and that they must be willing to lead like a soldier. Kolditz, through anecdotes and a wide array of examples, reveals that leaders show courage and authenticity in their every action, resolve disputes and conflict with both awareness of all sides and clear thinking that they communicate well and that are process-oriented. These skills are crucial because a true leader needs to be gifted at creating understanding, able to get people to follow in emergencies and highly skilled at resolving challenging conflicts quickly and fairly. leading effectively and solving problems are skills that come over time from being able to communicate a strong message.