For the Common Good showcases the insights, reflections, and
recommendations of some of today's most forward-thinking and
inspiring leaders, as they explore the challenges of leadership in
the context of our global, 21st-century society. Featuring original
essays by such luminaries as Nobel Prize winner John Hume;
Leader-to-Leader Chair Frances Hesselbein; Harvard University's
Howard Gardner; M.K. Gandhi Institute's Founder Arun Gandhi; poet
David Whyte; and President Jimmy Carter, For the Common Good
stresses the need for a new kind of leadership committed to
promoting social welfare, justice, and opportunity. Against the
all-too-familiar backdrop of corporate malfeasance, scandal in our
religious institutions, political chicanery to serve ulterior
motives, and constant reminders of the corruptive influences of
power, the contributors apply their expertise in such fields as
ecology, education, and conflict resolution to illuminate emerging
roles and responsibilities of today's leaders. Collectively, the
authors argue that because individuals, institutions, and societies
are now so profoundly connected and inter-related, every decision
of consequence has a ripple effect. Leaders of all stripes,
including corporate executives, politicians, social activists,
scientists, and educators, must display courage, integrity,
humility, and the wherewithal to consider the long-term impact of
their decision and actions. Most important, they must engage in
dialogue and recognize that creative solutions to complex problems
require collaboration across sectors and cultures to achieve common
goals. The result is a provocative and multidimensional exploration
of leadership in troubled and troublingtimes--but with a hopeful
note that individuals and organizations will rise to the
challenges.
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