Leading Matters: Lessons from My Journey by John L. Hennessy
Leading Matters: Lessons from My Journey is John L. Hennessy’s account of leadership lessons drawn from his work in technology, academia and administration. It explores themes including humility, trust, empathy, collaboration and innovation through career stories and encounters with other leaders.
At a glance
- Leadership themes include humility, authenticity, trust, service, empathy, courage, collaboration, innovation, curiosity, storytelling and legacy.
- Uses stories from Hennessy’s career and encounters with leaders in technology, government, education and business.
- The listing describes it as relevant to readers leading complex academic, nonprofit or for-profit organizations.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Connects leadership concepts to career experiences and named encounters rather than presenting only abstract principles.
- Covers leadership across multiple kinds of organizations, including education, commerce and nonprofits.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Stanford Business Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | Sept. 4 2018 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 200 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1503608018 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1503608016 |
| Weight listed | 408 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.24 x 1.27 x 22.86 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in leadership lessons from technology and academia.
- Managers and administrators seeking reflections applicable to complex organizations.
- Readers who prefer leadership ideas presented through personal career stories.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a technical handbook, workbook or narrowly focused how-to guide. The listing presents this as a leadership book built around principles and stories.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate customer ratings lean positive, with most in the four- or five-star categories, alongside a smaller share of three- and two-star ratings. Without written feedback, the reasons for those ratings are unknown. The figures offer limited reassurance for readers considering the book’s leadership themes, but do not establish how its stories or advice will suit a particular reader.
Frequently asked questions
What topics does Leading Matters cover?
The listing describes chapters on leadership themes such as humility, trust, service, empathy, courage, collaboration, innovation, curiosity, storytelling and legacy.
Who is the book aimed at?
The listing identifies people leading complex enterprises in academic, nonprofit or for-profit settings as its intended audience.
What are the listed publication details?
The listing gives Stanford Business Books as publisher, English as the language, a first edition, a 2018 publication date and a print length of 200 pages.
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