The Disposable Visionary
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The Disposable Visionary

A Survival Guide for Change Agents

  1. 176 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Disposable Visionary

A Survival Guide for Change Agents

About this book

Is it possible for visionary leaders to adhere to their idealism and integrity without becoming casualties of corporate conservatism and executive-level politics? This book says "yes, " arguing for the need for visionary change agents in organizations and resolving the paradox of visionary change in a bureaucratic environment. Why do many companies state they want change but then often fire employees who truly rock the boat in their efforts to shift the paradigm to make improvements? How should "disposable visionaries"—leaders who are passionate about new ideas, but who underestimate or intentionally ignore the political environment that supports maintaining the status quo and consequently are in danger of losing their jobs—keep their passion regardless of the opposition… and also keep their jobs? Written with wit and filled with poignant insights and well-documented examples, this book provides practical advice and encouragement to those who are driven to promote new ideas and reach new levels of achievement. Not just for executive-level corporate leaders frustrated by their company's resistance to change, the information and inspiration presented will be enlightening to anyone who has ever been puzzled or annoyed by obstructive internal politics at work. Readers will come away with effective ways to deal with politics, champion breakthrough innovation, be recognized as their organization's most valuable asset, and unlock their potential to change the competitive playing field. The book will also be invaluable for business students who need to be aware of potential obstacles they will likely face as they embark on their careers.

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Information

Publisher
Praeger
Year
2015
Print ISBN
9781440840364
eBook ISBN
9798216075196

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Preface: What Are Companies Afraid Of?
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Introduction: The Dream, the Research, and the Disposable Visionary
  8. Chapter 1. Filet o’ Talent: The Gutting of Corporate America
  9. Chapter 2. So What Was the Problem?
  10. Chapter 3. Visionary Employees: Are They Born or Made?
  11. Chapter 4. The Disposable Visionary/Management Dictionary
  12. Chapter 5. How to Know If You Have Disposable Visionary
  13. Chapter 6. The Four Styles of DVS
  14. Chapter 7. Getting Alignment on Your Vision
  15. Chapter 8. How to Manage Yourself as a DVS Employee
  16. Chapter 9. Four Corporate Cultures: Maximizing Your Impact
  17. Chapter 10. How to Manage a DVS Employee
  18. Chapter 11. Final Thoughts
  19. Epilogue: Additional Inspiration
  20. Notes
  21. Index
  22. About the Authors