ABSTRACT

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

part |36 pages

The Executive as Leader

chapter |7 pages

Requirements for Leadership

chapter |15 pages

The Nature of Leadership

chapter |13 pages

Leadership at Senior Levels

part |43 pages

Executives and Their Organizations

chapter |33 pages

The Effective Organization

chapter |9 pages

The Work Context

part |69 pages

Processes of Executive Influence

chapter |14 pages

Goals and Goal Setting

chapter |9 pages

Power and Authority

chapter |14 pages

Control and Constraints

chapter |31 pages

Communication

part |75 pages

Executives and Their Subordinates

chapter |37 pages

Leading Subordinates

chapter |37 pages

Directing Subordinates

part |32 pages

Conclusion

chapter |7 pages

The Effective Leader

chapter |24 pages

Functionally Competent Organizations