| Edition |
1st ed. |
| Description |
xxiv, 239 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Part One. Why Courage now? A Time of Uncertainty, Challenge, and Conflict -- The Dilemma: Demanding Courage in Others -- Courage Defined: The Five Factors -- Assessing Courage: Diagnosing the Courage to Act -- Part Two. How to Build Courage -- 5 Candor: The Courage to Speak and Hear the Truth -- Purpose: The Courage to Pursue Lofty and Audacious Goals -- Will: The Courage to Inspire Optimism, Spirit, and Promise -- Rigor: The Courage to Invent Disciplines and Make Them Stick -- Risk: The Courage to Empower, Trust, and Invest in Relationships -- Part Three: The Five Factors in Action -- A Five-Part Formula: Dealing with Conflict -- The Coach: Imbuing Others with the Courage to Act -- Moments of Truth: The Challenge of Courage. |
| Summary |
Annotation From fieldwork that has spanned four continents and dozens of countries comes a simple, elegant, yet powerful model for acting with courage when faced with moments of truth and individual strength and character are put to the test. With thought-provoking case studies, the authors' unique Courage Index questionnaire, and other hands-on tools, The Courage to Act offers a simple yet dynamic approach for assessing, fostering, teaching, and learning courage. The authors detail the five factors of courage needed to face adversity, deal with ambiguity, seize opportunities before they get away, and work through rather than avoid conflicts: candor, purpose, will, rigor, and risk. |
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Annotation Pragmatic and practical, "The Courage to Act" puts the skills to act with courage within reach of ordinary people who want to achieve extraordinary results at work. With case studies, a set of assessment tools, and field-tested experience, the authors lay out the five factors needed to face adversity and make extraordinary things happen. |
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Management.
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Decision making.
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Courage.
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Organizational effectiveness.
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Courage. (OCoLC)fst00881609
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Decision making. (OCoLC)fst00889035
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Management. (OCoLC)fst01007141
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Organizational effectiveness. (OCoLC)fst01047852
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| Added Author |
Napier, Rodney.
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| ISBN |
0891061789 |
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9780891061786 |
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9780891063810 |
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0891063811 |
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