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2017

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A Mindful Moral Compass For Twenty-First Century Leadership: The Noble Eightfold Path, Joan Marques Jan 2017

A Mindful Moral Compass For Twenty-First Century Leadership: The Noble Eightfold Path, Joan Marques

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

Marques reviews contemporary leaders in business, human rights advocacy, and social entrepreneur circles as examples of individuals who have channeled their efforts to guide their careers in a sustainable and morally responsible manner within the context of the ancient “Noble Eightfold Path,”— a core Buddhist philosophy. Applied to a secular world, Marques further identifies, explains, and applies the eight elements of the Path as a model for modern-day leadership.


The Courage To Lead: The Leadership Legacies Of American Presidents John Fitzgerald Kennedy And Theodore Roosevelt, Emilio F. Iodice Jan 2017

The Courage To Lead: The Leadership Legacies Of American Presidents John Fitzgerald Kennedy And Theodore Roosevelt, Emilio F. Iodice

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

Prolific writer Iodice chronicles the legacies of former American presidents John F. Kennedy and Theodore Roosevelt whose accomplishments, both domestic and international, shaped constituencies then and now. From the Panama Canal ― which opened up trade routes for global commerce — to the preservation of lands for environmental purposes and public enjoyment, to the enactment of civil rights legislation that would collectively create a template for future world leaders, Iodice emphasizes that these specific political icons blazed indelible trails.


Rethinking Ethical Leadership In Kenya: Adopting A New Paradigm, David Mwaniki Minja Jan 2017

Rethinking Ethical Leadership In Kenya: Adopting A New Paradigm, David Mwaniki Minja

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

Developing countries appear to many on the outside to be besieged by pervasive and endemic corruption. Although present in most governing systems globally, least developed countries especially struggle with a “business as usual, quid-pro-quo” institutionalized system of corrupt governing. Writer David Minja bravely takes on corruption at its most insidious level, drawing upon the prowess of both classic and contemporary scholars by introducing a path for those in positions of power and influence to more effectively connect theory to practice and effect fundamental change.


Cultivating Empathy: New Perspectives On Educating Business Leaders, Svetlana Holt, Joan Marques, Jianli Hu, Adam Wood Jan 2017

Cultivating Empathy: New Perspectives On Educating Business Leaders, Svetlana Holt, Joan Marques, Jianli Hu, Adam Wood

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

Beyond rules, procedures, and manuals lie relationships. Jettisoning a formal hierarchical company structure allows all levels of management and employees to positively interact – this is where the key driver of “empathy” is so critical to continue building these relationships and molding a common organizational purpose.


Guest Editorial: The Leadership Legacy Of Hillary Rodham Clinton, Emilio F. Iodice Jan 2017

Guest Editorial: The Leadership Legacy Of Hillary Rodham Clinton, Emilio F. Iodice

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

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