{"product_id":"the-secret-language-of-leadership-how-leaders-inspire-action-through-narrative-hardcover","title":"The Secret Language of Leadership: How Leaders Inspire Action Through Narrative - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStephen Denning\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book introduces \u003ci\u003ethe concept of narrative intelligence--\u003c\/i\u003ean ability to understand and act and react agilely in the quicksilver world of interacting narratives. It shows why this is key to the central task of leadership, what its dimensions are, and how you can measure it. The book's lucid explanations, vivid examples and practical tips are essential reading for CEOs, managers, change agents, marketers, salespersons, brand managers, politicians, teachers, parents--anyone who is setting out to the change the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"There is something very special about \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Language of Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e. A lot of authors write about storytelling and other methods of leadership communication. What sets Steve Denning apart is his authenticity. He is one of the rare few who write about it from intensely personal experience. This book offers a genuinely refreshing perspective and an uncommon insight into the narrative life of leadership.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Jim Kouzes\u003c\/b\u003e, coauthor of the best-selling \u003ci\u003eThe Leadership Challenge and A Leader's Legacy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eThe Secret Language of Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e has been instrumental in helping me overcome the challenges of rapid growth and intense competition. It's all about the story.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Reed Hastings\u003c\/b\u003e, CEO, Netflix Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e How do leaders connect and engage with their audiences? In this sequel to \u003ci\u003eThe Leader's Guide to Storytelling\u003c\/i\u003e, business narrative expert Steve Denning explains why traditional approaches to leadership communication don't work and reveals the hidden patterns that effective leaders use to spark change. The book shows how anyone can inspire enduring enthusiasm for a cause, even in skeptical, cynical, or even hostile audiences. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The book introduces the concept of \u003ci\u003enarrative intelligence\u003c\/i\u003e--an ability to understand and act and react agilely in the quicksilver world of interacting narratives. It shows why this ability is key to the central task of leadership, what its dimensions are, and how you can measure it. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The book's lucid explanations, vivid examples, and practical tips are essential reading for CEOs, managers, change agents, marketers, salespersons, brand managers, politicians, teachers, parents--anyone who is setting out to the change the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephen Denning\u003c\/b\u003e is senior fellow at the James MacGregor Burns Leadership Academy at the University of Maryland and the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Leader's Guide to Storytelling and Squirrel Inc\u003c\/i\u003e. from Jossey-Bass. He is former program director, knowledge management, at the World Bank. In 2003 he was named as one of the world's Top Two Hundred Business Gurus. His articles have appeared in leading business publications such as \u003ci\u003eHarvard Business Review\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eStrategy \u0026amp; Leadership.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.05 x 9.2 x 6.36 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761392681248,"sku":"9780787987893","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/774b8d25b68d060b94f5c93f168bb2b3.webp?v=1780206391","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-secret-language-of-leadership-how-leaders-inspire-action-through-narrative-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}