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.

Table of Contents:

The Machiavelli Principle
Learning from Experience
We're Not Past the Past
Exercising a Hermeneutic of Suspicion: Or, Whose History Do We Pay Attention To?
The Perils of an Unarmed Prophet
The Trouble with Mercenaries
Foreseeing the Unforeseeable
Making Change Imaginable Where You Are
Developing the Sense of Smell
Are You in a Principality or a Republic?
Understanding the Ecology of Leadership and Power
Authenticity and Duplicity
Nurturing Character for Realistic Leadership
Virtue Redefined: Becoming a Leader of Consequence
Integrity
Courage
Flexibility
Talent
Prudence
Developing Political Skills
What Competence Looks Like
Making Political Connections Without Toadying
Builing Leadership Teams
Planning Strategy with the Whole System in Mind
Attracting Money Through Accountability and Good Will
Dealing with Sabotage and Opposition
Conclusion: Passion Is Not Enough
References
Index

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