Good People: The Only Leadership Decision That Really Matters

Good People: The Only Leadership Decision That Really Matters

Good people are your organizationâ€™s most critical asset. But what does it really mean to be good?
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Leaders love to say that any company is only as good as its people, but tend to evaluate candidates and employees more by their measurable accomplishments than by their â€œsofterâ€ qualities, like integrity, compassion, and other values. Bestselling author Anthony Tjan is leading a movement to change the way we think about goodness so that we can become better judges of people and create more goodness in ourselves, in others, and in our organizations.

Tjan argues that while competence is necessary, real goodness must also encompass values; a fantastic rÃ©sumÃ© can never compensate for mediocre character. In Good People, he provides a clear language to discuss goodness, redefining it as a lifelong, proactive commitment that, like any skill, can be exercised, honed, and taught. When leaders prioritize goodness in themselves and in others, they can create lasting cultures and tremendous value.

Drawing from his own experiences as an entrepreneur and venture capitalist, Tjan also taps into the wisdom of his relationships and interviews with extraordinaryÂ innovators, executives, artists, academics, teachers, and role models from all disciplines and walks of life who embody his vision. The cases and profiles shared include: Harvard Business School Dean Nitin Nohria, who has called for balancing leadership of competency with leadership of character; Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who has never forgotten her roots and shows profound kindness to her staff and clerks;Â Hollywood talent manager Shep Gordon, who has counseled his clients on the importance of generosity and gratitude; legendary venture capitalist Henry McCance, whose success proves that humbly ceding the spotlight to others makes room for their greatness; and master jazz musician Clark Terry, who devotedly mentored the young, blind pianist Justin Kauflin.

Packed with practical yet often surprising advice,Â Good PeopleÂ establishes a new language and framework you can use to evaluate, develop, and lead with goodness. Tjan will convince you that there is a hard truth in the â€œsoft stuffâ€ of business, and that choosing and working well with good people is truly the only leadership decision that really matters.
Country USA
Brand Portfolio
Manufacturer Portfolio
Binding Hardcover
Color White
ReleaseDate 2017-04-25
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780399562150

Country	USA
Brand	Portfolio
Manufacturer	Portfolio
Binding	Hardcover
Color	White
ReleaseDate	2017-04-25
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780399562150

Good People: The Only Leadership Decision That Really Matters

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