The Empowered Manager : Positive Political Skills at Work
Author: Peter Block
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ISBN: 1555422659
Publisher: Jossey-Bass (22 February, 1991)
Sales Rank: 6,514
Average Customer Rating: 4.2 out of 5
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Rating: 1 out of 5
Disappointing
Unfortunately, Block lives in a "what if" fantasy. Politics is a "real world" subject.
Rating: 5 out of 5
The Fundamental Text on Empowerment
Fourteen years have passed since the original publication of this book, and we are now in what is called the post-empowerment era. Nevertheless Block's text remains its fundamental status, and its relevance and value have in no way diminished."The Empowered Manager" would be on any short list of the most important management books ever written if only on account of its classical exposition of one of perhaps the most significant idea in late twentieth century management practice. In addition, every page contains sage practical advice of benefit to anyone who wants to be more than a slave or a drone at work.
Check out Bergmann et al's "Everyone a Leader" and Hirschhorn's "Reworking Authority" for some more recent developments in this area. But do not fail to read this book: its wisdom is inspirational, and Block's fine style makes it a treat to read.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Required reading for any person in a leadership position
Block gets to the bottom of what leadership is all about -- Love and Trust. Love for one another, the love to serve, the love to help others rise. The courage to do what would cause traditional, stoic managers to turn their noses up and jeer. His words, however taboo by traditional management standards, are priceless. I always felt this way, but was so glad to see Block put it in print. I realized I was not crazy after all! My ideas were not so weird or unconventional :-) There is so much more. READ THIS BOOK! Similar Products
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