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| Overview |
Today's young leaders grew up in the glow of television and computers; the leaders of their grandparents' generation in the shadow of the Depression and World War II. In Leading for a Lifetime, Warren Bennis and Robert Thomas set to find out how era and values shape those who lead. At the heart of this model are what the authors call "crucibles"--utterly transforming periods of testing from which one can emerge either hopelessly broken or powerfully emboldened to learn and to lead. Whether losing an election or burying a child, learning from a mentor or mastering a martial art, crucibles force us to decide who we are and what we are capable of. |
| About the authors |
Robert J. Thomas is an Associate Partner with the Accenture Institute for Strategic Change. |
| Table of contents |
Acknowledgments Chapter 1 Leading and Learning for a Lifetime Chapter 2 Geezers: The Era of Limits Chapter 3 Geeks: The Era of Options Chapter 4 Crucibles of Leadership Chapter 5 The Alchemy of Leadership Chapter 6 A Passion for the Promises of Life Appendix A Biographies Appendix B Interview Questions Notes Index About the Authors |
