The AMA Handbook of Leadership

Effective leadership is more crucial than ever before. In fact, the link between effective leadership and corporate health is backed up by hard data, as best-selling author Judith M. Bardwick explains in her contributed article to The AMA Handbook of Leadership. Study after study shows that leadership quality directly impacts employee commitment - and employee commitment predicts an organization's financial success.
You'll learn about this and other important research, trends, and perspectives in this one-of-a-kind compendium of original writings from some of the leading thinkers and doers in the field. There's not a single "system" for sale here, but a gathering of twenty-three succinct, on-target articles on what it means to be an effective leader today, as well as proven strategies for leading people and organizations to success.
Packed with real-life examples, research-based assessments, and probing analyses, The AMA Handbook of Leadership's brisk, stimulating articles give you a broad perspective on new leadership challenges and strategies - including some refreshingly contrarian opinions and observations. Browse the book for a thorough overview or pick the best possible ideas for you and your organization.

MARSHALL GOLDSMITH (Rancho Santa Fe, CA) is a New York Times best-selling author and one of the world’s foremost leadership experts. JOHN BALDONI (Ann Arbor, MI) is an internationally recognized leadership consultant, coach, and speaker. SARAH MCARTHUR (San Diego, CA) is a business writer and editor.