Leader

Author: Enming
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: Harvard Business Review (HBR) is a globally authoritative journal on management theory and practice. Recently, Harvard Business School launched the Harvard Business Review Essentials Series, which compiles outstanding works published in HBR since the 1990s by topic. Each topic includes 8 articles, exploring the same theme from different perspectives and levels, helping managers update their concepts, broaden their horizons, and adapt to changes. Recently, the author learned with great excitement that China Renmin University Press has introduced and published this series, the Harvard Business Review Essentials Translation Series, with the first batch releasing five volumes. They quickly bought them to get a first look. It is reported that China Renmin University Press will continue to release 10 volumes annually in synchronization with Harvard Business School, further enriching this treasure trove of management thought, which can be considered a great event in China's management community. Below is a brief review of the five volumes released in the first batch.
From experienced CEOs to newly appointed managers who have just gained supervisory positions, leadership is an eternal topic for anyone who needs to inspire, guide, and motivate. This book collects eight of the most authoritative and influential papers on leadership from the Harvard Business Review, challenging the long-held assumptions of modern enterprises about the true sources of power and authority. In the field of management, there was once a famous saying: "The success of a company hinges on its leadership." Liu Chuanzhi, Chairman of Lenovo Group, has repeatedly emphasized that the development of a company urgently needs commanders who can lead troops into battle. Leadership is an eternal topic in management, representing the highest realm of management work. The book "Leadership" argues that the orientation of leadership work focuses on five aspects: strategy, talent, expertise, control, and change. The main task of leadership is to have a broad perspective, mobilizing all members of the organization to adapt to challenges; while management involves three aspects: interpersonal relationships, information, and decision-making. Management and leadership are two systems in the same process that are both distinct and complementary. Specifically, management addresses complex issues, while leadership addresses change. The key challenge facing organizations today is how to combine the two and achieve a balance between them. Every corporate manager who aspires to become a successful manager must value the responsibilities of management, cultivate personal charm, and understand the core values and fundamental principles of the enterprise. With a strong leader and a capable and effective management team, employees will naturally have clear goals, the company will naturally operate smoothly, and shareholders will naturally smile with satisfaction.