The Character of Leadership: Political Realism and Public Virtue in Nonprofit Organizations

Michael Jinkins, Deborah Bradshaw Jinkins

ISBN: 978-0-7879-4120-8

Paperback

224 pages

December 1998, Jossey-Bass

List Price:	US $37.95
Government Price:	US $19.35
Enter Quantity: Buy

The Character of Leadership: Political Realism and Public Virtue in Nonprofit Organizations (0787941204) cover image

This is a Print-on-Demand title. It will be printed specifically to fill your order. Please allow an additional 10-15 days delivery time. The book is not returnable.

< >

The Machiavelli Principle.

LEARNING FROM EXPERIENCE.

We're Not Past the Past.

Exercising a Hermeneutic of Suspicion: Or, Whose History Do We PayAttention To?

The Perils of an Unarmed Prophet.

The Trouble with Mercenaries.

Foreseeing the Unforeseeable.

MAKING CHANGE IMAGINABLE WHERE YOU ARE.

Developing the Sense of Smell.

Are You in a Principality or a Republic?

Understanding the Ecology of Leadership and Power.

Authenticity and Duplicity.

NURTURING CHARACTER FOR REALISTIC LEADERSHIP.

Virtue Redefined: Becoming a Leader of Consequence.

Integrity.

Courage.

Flexibility.

Talent.

Prudence.

DEVELOPING POLITICAL SKILLS.

What Competence Looks Like.

Making Political Connections Without Toadying.

Builing Leadership Teams.

Planning Strategy with the Whole System in Mind.

Attracting Money Through Accountability and Good Will.

Dealing with Sabotage and Opposition.

Conclusion: Passion Is Not Enough.

References.

Index.