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Leadership on the Line, With a New Preface: Staying Alive Through the Dangers of Change Kindle Edition

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The dangerous work of leading change--somebody has to do it. Will you put yourself on the line?

To lead is to live dangerously. It's romantic and exciting to think of leadership as all inspiration, decisive action, and rich rewards, but leading requires taking risks that can jeopardize your career and your personal life. It requires putting yourself on the line, disrupting the status quo, and surfacing hidden conflict. And when people resist and push back, there's a strong temptation to play it safe. Those who choose to lead plunge in, take the risks, and sometimes get burned. But it doesn't have to be that way say renowned leadership experts Ronald Heifetz and Marty Linsky. In Leadership on the Line, they show how it's possible to make a difference without getting "taken out" or pushed aside. They present everyday tools that give equal weight to the dangerous work of leading change and the critical importance of personal survival. Through vivid stories from all walks of life, the authors present straightforward strategies for navigating the perilous straits of leadership. Whether you're a parent or a politician, a CEO or a community activist, this practical book shows how you can exercise leadership and survive and thrive to enjoy the fruits of your labor.

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Ronald Heifetz is a cofounder of the international leadership and consulting practice Cambridge Leadership Associates (CLA) and the founding director of the Center for Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School. He is renowned worldwide for his innovative work on the practice and teaching of leadership. Marty Linsky is a cofounder of CLA and has taught at the Kennedy School for more than twenty-five years.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01N1XCO0S
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harvard Business Review Press; Revised edition (20 June 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Ron Heifetz is a cofounder and Principal of Cambridge Leadership Associates and the author of numerous books on adaptive leadership, with over fifty years of teaching and leadership consulting experience between them.

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C. Yamazaki

You need to put yourself on the line!

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An excellent confronting read.

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Lynn

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Reviewed in Canada on 3 August 2023

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gruntpadre53

Highly Recommended for Any Leader

Reviewed in the United States on 2 May 2020

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If you're a leader, you know the difficulties associated with "moving people" in the right direction. You know the frustrations - both practical and emotional - that occur when people aren't moving together and you need them to. Maybe you've pondered how effective leaders do their thing. If you're like me, leadership is an important duty - and any information on the subject is worth exploring.

This book will surely not disappoint. In fact, I found it to be very impactful in my own abilities in leadership. This book discusses the reality of human nature in regards to decision making and leadership. Most importantly, Heifetz doesn't shy away from the reality of leadership - it is a painful experience. Though many of us find great joy and accomplishment in being a leader, we are also not shy to say that the role is challenging at times. It is challenging because we are trying to help move people into unknown waters - whether it be perceptual or truly unknown. Yet that's what a leader does, and needs to do, in order to lead an organization or group of individuals to a certain standard.

What you'll find in this book is an honest analysis, including insight, into what Heifetz has learned over the years as a consultant and collaborator. You will learn of some disappointing truths - including the reality that, if not handled correctly, people will find ways to eliminate your leadership rather than embrace it. You will also be able to identify and name some of the things you're experiencing as a leader. Overall, it is a nice read into the challenges of being a leader with some possible solutions to help remedy or mitigate those challenges.

What I found beneficial from this book is similar to when a person with a chronic illness finally finds a doctor or specialist that can name it and provide some form of concreteness to the once "ambiguous thorn." For years I've struggled understanding why leaders do the things they do, or why I've experienced certain things when all I tried to do was "give my best." I've experienced being devalued, manipulated, and even scorned in the workplace for things I couldn't understand were bad. This book helped me name those things and helped me understand why they occurred. It was a great relief, one where I could objectively evaluate my previous experiences and confidently reflect on where I screwed up and where I was marginalized due to poor leadership.

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Danielle the Book Fiend

Highly recommended

Reviewed in Germany on 21 April 2021

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One of the most practical and best books on leadership I’ve ever read. Wish I’d read it 20 years ago.

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Leadership is Dangerous

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 May 2019

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If you are thinking about becoming a leader then read this book. Leadership is dangerous and taking on a problem, and leading change, can result in you being singled out, isolated, and eventually sent packing. Trust me, it happens. Politics.

This book recognised that and provides good advice on how to survive. It's a good book.

Jeremy

must read for leaders

Reviewed in the United States on 31 August 2023

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ad a leader in the contentious world of 21st C politics and culture wars, this book is a must

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