Enlightened Leadership: Getting to the Heart of Change

by Ed Oakley, Doug Krug

Being able to change to keep pace with a rapidly changing world is the key to business success in the '90s. Enlightened Leadership is a practical, hands-on guide to breaking through the barriers to organizational change. Doug Krug and Ed Oakley show why most efforts at change fail -- and they provide leaders with proven methods for getting their people moving in the right direction.
The key lies in showing those who would be change agents how to capitalize on their organization's greatest the under-utilized talent, expertise, and energy of its existing staff. The authors' program is based on maximizing the contributions of all employees -- by sharing information, decision-making, and planning with them -- creating a shared culture of organizational goals, strategies, and methods.
Managers and leaders at all levels -- from small business owners to corporate strategists -- can use Oakley and Krug's proven techniques, including planning, communication, and motivational tools, to support their employees in effecting the positive changes that will make the difference in achieving their organizations' bottom-line goals.

Genres: Leadership, Nonfiction, Business, Management

272 pages, Paperback

First published August 18, 1993

Reviews

[Sandra · Rating 2 out of 5]

A good overview of leadership and I have used this book as a source in many leadership papers I had to write in college.

[Chad · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had a hard time getting into this book. Did not really relate to the environment I am used to. The graphics were too rudimentary. Perhaps that was the point. The concepts made sense, but lacked real detail. The entire book just tells you to change your perspectives. Change what you always do. Easy to say. Hard to do.

[Dana Ashfield · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was very impactful in shaping my leadership style and philosophy. Furthermore, the concepts and skills are applicable far beyond corporate walls.

[SnowflakeZen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to read, clear examples, and foundational leadership principles presented and summarized well. This book is laid out so that it can be a useful reference even while simply flipping through.

[James Pritchert · Rating 2 out of 5]

Although I read this book twelve years ago, I still remember it as a tough read. I did meet the authors and had a brief discussion about the book before I read it.