Head & Heart: The Art of Modern Leadership
Kirstin Ferguson
(Author)
Description
"A timely, actionable book on the virtues that every great leader needs to learn."--ADAM GRANT, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLife Leadership is simply a series of moments, and this book gives you the tools to turn each moment into an opportunity to leave a positive legacy for those you lead. In this ground-breaking book, award-winning leadership expert and business leader Kirstin Ferguson has written a much-needed practical guide for every modern leader. Whether you are the head of one of the largest companies in the world, supervising a small team, or guiding your family, it will be your ability to integrate your head and heart that will influence your success in leading others and navigating our complex world. Combining studies from leading thinkers in the field with her own research, and more than three decades of personal experience, Kirstin explains the 8 key attributes of a head and heart leader and provides the tools to measure your own approach. Along the way, she shares her conversations with modern leaders from a broad range of backgrounds whose stories will surprise you, challenge your thinking and inspire you to be the type of leader the world needs.
Product Details
Price
$22.95
$21.34
Publisher
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Publish Date
September 05, 2023
Pages
336
Dimensions
0.0 X 0.0 X 0.0 inches | 0.81 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781523006205
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About the Author
Dr. Kirstin Ferguson is a business leader, company director, keynote speaker, and executive coach. Beginning her career as an officer in the Royal Australian Air Force, Kirstin has held roles that have included CEO of an international consulting firm, and deputy chair of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Kirstin writes a weekly column on leadership and work in the Sydney Morning Herald, and is also a contributor to the Australian Financial Review and Forbes. Kirstin was included on Thinkers50 Radar List in 2021 and shortlisted for the Thinkers50 Distinguished Achievement Award in Leadership. In 2023, she was appointed a member of the Order of Australia, in recognition of her "significant service to business and gender equality."