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The Secret Language of Leadership: How Leaders Inspire Action Through Narrative

by Stephen Denning

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The book introduces the concept of narrative intelligence-an 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 show more the change the world. show less

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Stephen Denning

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Stephen Denning is a private consultant specializing in knowledge management and organizational storytelling

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Genres: Business, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 658.4 — Applied Science & Technology Management & public relations General management Executive
LCC: HD57.7 .D49 — Social sciences Industries. Land use. Labor Industries. Land use. Labor Management. Industrial management
BISAC: BUS BUSINESS & ECONOMICS Leadership

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Languages: English
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Published: 2007
Genres: Business, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 658.4
LCC: HD57.7 .D49

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13 Works 849 Members

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