Secret Language of Leadership: How Leaders Inspire Action Through Narrative

The Secret Language of Leadership: How Leaders Inspire Action Through Narrative

By Stephen Denning

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The book introduces the concept of narrative intelligence-- an ability to understand and act and react agilely in the quicksilver world of interacting narratives. It shows why this is key to the central task of leadership, what its dimensions are, and how you can measure it. The book's lucid explanations, vivid examples and practical tips are essential reading for CEOs, managers, change agents, marketers, salespersons, brand managers, politicians, teachers, parents--anyone who is setting out to the change the world.

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Publisher: Jossey-Bass.
Publish Date: 10/01/2007
Pages: 304
ISBN-13: 9780787987893
ISBN-10: 0787987891
Language: English

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The book introduces the concept of narrative intelligence--an ability to understand and act and react agilely in the quicksilver world of interacting narratives. It shows why this is key to the central task of leadership, what its dimensions are, and how you can measure it. The book's lucid explanations, vivid examples and practical tips are essential reading for CEOs, managers, change agents, marketers, salespersons, brand managers, politicians, teachers, parents--anyone who is setting out to the change the world.

About the Author

The Author Stephen Denning is senior fellow at the James MacGregor Burns Leadership Academy at the University of Maryland and the author of The Leader's Guide to Storytelling and Squirrel Inc.

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