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The Intentional Leader

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A former chancellor of Syracuse University provides techniques and practical guidance on the art of effective leadership. Kenneth A. Shaw's book is a unique combination of theoretical methodology and practical advice on the art and skill of leadership. He offers a concise definition of leadership as a process of persuasion and goes on to show how specific method are applied to reach that goal. The book covers a wide range of topics, among them, self-awareness, conflict resolution, motivating others, decision making communicating effectively, and group dynamics. Shaw's work encompasses broader views of leadership including issues of diversity and ethics, international leadership, and women in leadership roles Throughout, he draws on his extraordinary personal experience to present concrete examples of leadership successes. This book is the essential tool for those who want to study, practice, and perform at the highest levels of leadership-whether it is with small groups or international organizations.
Kenneth A. Shaw served as a campus or system president for twenty-seven years at Southern Illinois University, the University of Wisconsin system, and Syracuse University, where he spent his last thirteen years as a university leader. Shaw has consulted with numerous education, government, and private sector profit and nonprofit organizations and presently serves on a number of such boards.
A university chancellor provides techniques, methods, and practical guidance on the art of effective leadership.
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