Leader's Edge Six Creative Competencies for Navigating Complex Challenges

"A true breakthrough approach to contemporary leadership. The content enables awareness, development, understanding, and application of six competencies essential to guiding organizations through today's complex and ever-changing business environment. Further, it enables levels of individual and organizational introspection vital to the change and adaptation required in leading and managing through complex challenges." --Michael A. Barker, executive director of leadership development and executive staffing, Verizon Communications "No one in any managerial position can ignore this wonderful book, which teaches in a most practical-and interesting-way how to lead and manage effectively. Using real-life examples, the authors painstakingly detail a step-by-step methodology which will literally transform your thinking and take you into the exciting world of creative leadership!" --Kirpal Singh, professor and director of the Centre for Cross-Cultural Studies, Singapore Management University. "The creative process has been captured at last, and what a ride. True to the best of learning theory, elegantly simple. A must-read for leaders with the courage to walk on the edge." --Bernice McCarthy, president, About Learning, Inc. "Horth and Palus understand the critical role leaders play in creating an environment for productive social engagement in turbulent times. Their practical advice is a must-read for leaders at all levels." --Kevin E. Kirby, vice president for administration (health sciences), Columbia University, and former executive officer, National Institutes of HealthPalus, Charles J. is the author of 'Leader's Edge Six Creative Competencies for Navigating Complex Challenges', published 2002 under ISBN 9780787909994 and ISBN 0787909998.