The character of leadership : political realism and public virtue in nonprofit organizations /

The character of leadership : political realism and public virtue in nonprofit organizations /

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Author / Creator:	Jinkins, Michael, 1953-
Imprint:	San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, ©1998.
Description:	xviii, 206 pages ; 24 cm
Language:	English
Subject:	Nonprofit organizations -- Management. Leadership. Leadership. Nonprofit organizations -- Management.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/13172437

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Other authors / contributors:	Jinkins, Deborah Bradshaw.
ISBN:	0787941204 9780787941208
Notes:	"Rethinking good leadership in light of a fresh encounter with Machiavelli." Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-199) and index. committed to retain from JKM Seminaries Library 2023 JKM University of Chicago Library
Summary:	"What does political savvy have to do with running a nonprofit organization? According to the authors of this practical and empowering guide, it's essential to success. But can political know-how and altruistic values comfortably coexist in a nonprofit leader? According to Michael and Deborah Bradshaw Jinkins, the most effective leaders are those who combine the expertise of their discipline and their deeply held values with political skills, enabling their expertise and values to flourish in real-world conditions. The Character of Leadership is a compelling tutorial in the use of pragmatic and principled politics that will help individuals become better leaders." "As their model, the authors use one of the smartest political observers of all time - Niccolo Machiavelli. While the dictionary uses his name to define cutthroat politics, many contemporary philosophers, including the ethicist Reinhold Niebuhr, have discovered in Machiavelli's view a realistic and effective approach to the leadership of social institutions."--Jacket.

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Summary:	Behold, I send you as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore, beas shrewd as snakes, and as innocent as doves. --Matthew10:16<br> <br> . . . remarkable example of practical humanities scholarship. . ..Those who lead all sorts of nonprofit organizations can benefitfrom this bracing encounter with political realism.<br> --James Wind, president, Alban Institute and author of Places toWorship<br> <br> Leaders of nonprofit enterprises are often motivated by acompleting vision of how the world should be. Too often, however,this prevents them from understanding and skillfully operating inthe realm of pragmatic realism. For nonprofit leaders who want tosucceed in their efforts to change the world without selling theirsouls, Jinkins and Jinkins offer a guide to pragmatic andprincipled politics.<br> <br> This book includes case studies of the political successes andfailures of talented, good-hearted leaders in a variety of rolesincluding seminary presidents, pastors, and leaders of socialservice agencies. The authors show us that realistic leaders knowthat in the rough and tumble of the real world, we must strive tocreate a place where our values can be translated into policy andcommon life--learning how to do this is the task that confronts us.
Item Description:	"Rethinking good leadership in light of a fresh encounter with Machiavelli."
Physical Description:	xviii, 206 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-199) and index.
ISBN:	0787941204 9780787941208