Binding: Paperback
Description: Hubris is something we ve all seen in action and experienced all too often. It's a significant occupational hazard and a serious potential derailment factor for leaders organisations and civil society. Hubristic leaders - intoxicated as they are with power praise and success behave in ways that if left unchecked invite unintended and unforeseen negative consequences which impact destructively on individuals industries economies and nations. Despite numerous examples throughout history of hubris destructive consequences it nonetheless appears to be an ever - present and growing danger. Many leaders seem to be blind to the hazards of hubris and oblivious to the lessons of history. Prevention is better than cure and understanding the nature of the hubris hazard and the associated risk factors will help leaders and managers improve their personal performance and avoid derailment and even more importantly protect the well - being of employees and the resilience of their organisations over the long term. This book explains the characteristics causes and consequences of hubris and shows how to combat the significant hazard it poses to managers leaders organisations and society. With contemporary examples each chapter explores a particular hubris risk factor and shows how the risk can be managed and mitigated and exposure to the hubris hazard minimised. The Hubris Hazard and How to Avoid It offers practical guidance and action points for managers and leaders on how to recognise hubris in themselves and others and what to do to combat it when it arises. It will also be useful for business and executive coaches and leadership trainers and developers.
Title: The Hubris Hazard And How To Avoid It
Author(s): Sadler - Smith Eugene (University Of Surrey Uk)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780367652210
Pages: 290 Pages, 17 Tables, Black And White; 18 Line Drawings, Black And White; 1 Halftones, Black And Whi
Publication Date: 3/15/2024
Category: Corporate Governance