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Management is NOT Manipulation: Beyond the Illusion: Authentic Leadership for Sustainable Success
Management Is NOT Beyond the Illusion—Authentic Leadership for Sustainable Success
Introduction to a New Era of Leadership - A Bold Challenge to the Status Quo
This book dismantles the myth that manipulation is a necessary tool in management. From falsifying data to office politics and unsustainable business practices, manipulative tactics erode trust, destroy organizational culture, and lead to short-lived success.
Core Themes
1. The True Purpose of ManagementManagement is not about control but about empowering people, driving innovation, and achieving collective goals.The book explores how leaders can inspire teams by aligning individual aspirations with organizational missions, creating a shared vision that fosters loyalty and motivation.2. Breaking Free from Manipulative PracticesManagement Is NOT Manipulation delves into the damaging effects of manipulation in data leads to poor decisions, loss of stakeholder trust, and financial disasters.Office politics undermines collaboration, increases turnover, and damages morale.The book provides actionable strategies to replace manipulation with trust-building practices and ethical decision-making.3. Leadership for a Sustainable FutureLeaders today must align their strategies with global sustainability goals such as the UN SDGs, ESG reporting standards (GRI, SASB, TCFD), and the principles of the Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, Profit).Examples from companies like Unilever, Patagonia, and Tesla showcase how integrating sustainability into leadership can drive profitability while addressing societal and environmental challenges.4. Cultivating a Culture of IntegrityA strong organizational culture rooted in integrity and maturity is critical for long-term success.The book offers tools for conducting culture audits, identifying gaps, and building accountability systems to ensure alignment with core values.Learn from real-world examples, such as Johnson & Johnson's Credo and Microsoft’s transformation under Satya Nadella, to see how ethical leadership reshapes organizations.5. Redefining Talent ManagementThe book introduces the FITT (Fund, Infrastructure, Technology, Talent) Business Model to optimize decision-making across key financial mismanagement by ensuring transparency in valuation and budgeting.Balancing online and offline infrastructure for strategic adaptability.Embracing innovation to stay competitive in a disruptive market.Building robust competency frameworks for recruitment, training, and retention.
Practical Tools and Frameworks1. Balanced Scorecard for Real-Time Assessment2.. Net Promoter Score (NPS) and Voice of Customer (VOC)3.. GE-McKinsey 9-Box Framework for Talent Development
Inspiring Leaders to Redefine Management1. Leadership Without Office Politics2.
Introduction to a New Era of Leadership - A Bold Challenge to the Status Quo
This book dismantles the myth that manipulation is a necessary tool in management. From falsifying data to office politics and unsustainable business practices, manipulative tactics erode trust, destroy organizational culture, and lead to short-lived success.
Core Themes
1. The True Purpose of ManagementManagement is not about control but about empowering people, driving innovation, and achieving collective goals.The book explores how leaders can inspire teams by aligning individual aspirations with organizational missions, creating a shared vision that fosters loyalty and motivation.2. Breaking Free from Manipulative PracticesManagement Is NOT Manipulation delves into the damaging effects of manipulation in data leads to poor decisions, loss of stakeholder trust, and financial disasters.Office politics undermines collaboration, increases turnover, and damages morale.The book provides actionable strategies to replace manipulation with trust-building practices and ethical decision-making.3. Leadership for a Sustainable FutureLeaders today must align their strategies with global sustainability goals such as the UN SDGs, ESG reporting standards (GRI, SASB, TCFD), and the principles of the Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, Profit).Examples from companies like Unilever, Patagonia, and Tesla showcase how integrating sustainability into leadership can drive profitability while addressing societal and environmental challenges.4. Cultivating a Culture of IntegrityA strong organizational culture rooted in integrity and maturity is critical for long-term success.The book offers tools for conducting culture audits, identifying gaps, and building accountability systems to ensure alignment with core values.Learn from real-world examples, such as Johnson & Johnson's Credo and Microsoft’s transformation under Satya Nadella, to see how ethical leadership reshapes organizations.5. Redefining Talent ManagementThe book introduces the FITT (Fund, Infrastructure, Technology, Talent) Business Model to optimize decision-making across key financial mismanagement by ensuring transparency in valuation and budgeting.Balancing online and offline infrastructure for strategic adaptability.Embracing innovation to stay competitive in a disruptive market.Building robust competency frameworks for recruitment, training, and retention.
Practical Tools and Frameworks1. Balanced Scorecard for Real-Time Assessment2.. Net Promoter Score (NPS) and Voice of Customer (VOC)3.. GE-McKinsey 9-Box Framework for Talent Development
Inspiring Leaders to Redefine Management1. Leadership Without Office Politics2.
217 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 11, 2024
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