Leading with Character and Competence..., Timothy R. Clark
Leading with Character and Competence..., Timothy R. Clark
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Leading with Character and Competence
Moving Beyond Title, Position, and Authority

Author: Timothy R. Clark

Narrator: Wayne Shepherd

Unabridged: 4 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/17/2016


Synopsis

Leading with Character and CompetenceMoving beyond Title, Position, and Authority “Leadership is an applied discipline, not a foamy concept to muse about,” says three-time CEO, Oxford-trained scholar, and consultant Timothy R. Clark. “In fact, it's the most important applied discipline in the world.” The success of any organization can be traced directly to leadership. And leadership can be learned. But too many books and development programs focus exclusively on skills. In reality, performance and ultimate credibility are based on a combination of character and competence. As Clark puts it, character is the core and competence the crust. He shows how greatness emerges from a powerful combination of the two, although in the end character is more important. A leader with character but no competence will be ineffective, while a leader with competence but no character is dangerous.Clark spotlights the four most important components of character and competence and offers a series of eloquent, inspiring, and actionable reflections on what's needed to build each one. Fundamentally, he sees leadership as influence—leaders influence people “to climb, stretch, and become.” You need character to influence positively and competence to influence effectively. This is a book for anyone, no matter where he or she is on the organization chart. Because today employees at all levels are being asked to step up, not only can everyone be a leader, everyone has to be. Clark's insights are profound, and his passion is infectious. “Leadership” he writes, “is the most engaging, inspiring, and deeply satisfying activity known to humankind. Through leadership we have the opportunity to progress, overcome adversity, change lives, and bless the race.”

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jennifer on August 30, 2020

Great book but got a little dry a few times. Even though I am not a "leader" in the traditional sort of way i.e. leader of an organization or business, this book helped me notice more that I am a leader in my own way. I am a mother, a sister, a daugher, a member of my community and church. The vitru......more

Goodreads review by Henri on February 04, 2023

Will read again. Some good stuff in here I want to distill and put into practice.......more

Goodreads review by Katlego on November 06, 2023

Very succinct and dense in substance. Takes a vary direct and no-nonsense view on leadership. Absolutely life changing for a leader willing to listen......more

Goodreads review by Matias on June 03, 2019

One of the better leadership books out there. Talks extensively about different facets of character and competence. Well written - easy read.......more