{"product_id":"transforming-leaders-into-progress-makers-leadership-for-the-21st-century-paperback","title":"Transforming Leaders Into Progress Makers: Leadership for the 21st Century - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePhillip G. Clampitt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRobert J. Dekoch\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProgress: the focus of a new perspective on leadership\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeaving together original research, novel strategies and tactics, and stories of successful leaders, this book provides insight into how to become a \u003ci\u003eprogress-making\u003c\/i\u003e leader. Written by an academic and a business executive, the book provides actionable ideas grounded in sound research and tested in real organizations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind out more!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Click on the \u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\/New to this Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e tab above for more information about the book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eVisit the authors′ website \u003c\/strong\u003efor teaching and learning resources: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eWatch the video! \u003c\/strong\u003eA video touching on some of the issues covered in the book is available on YouTube. This video is a great resource that can be used in the classroom to launch discussion about the nature of leadership. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhillip G. Clampitt\u003c\/b\u003e received his Ph.D. in organizational communication from the University of Kansas. He holds the Blair Endowed Chair of Communication and was previously the Hendrickson Professor of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay where he is a full professor. Dr. Clampitt is the chair of four units at UWGB: Information \u0026amp; Computing Science, Communication, Computer Science, and Information Science. Sage Publications recently published the sixth edition of his best-selling book, \u003ci\u003eCommunicating for Managerial Effectiveness 6e. \u003c\/i\u003eHe co-authored two books with Robert J. DeKoch (President\/COO of the Boldt Company): \u003ci\u003eEmbracing Uncertainty: The Essence of Leadership \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eTransforming Leaders into Progress Makers\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e Phil's work on \"Decision Downloading\" was featured in the \u003ci\u003eMIT\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eSloan Management Review\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e. Additionally, he has published in numerous journals, including\u003ci\u003e The Academy of Management Executive, Journal of Communication Management, Journal of Business Communication and Management Communication Quarterly. \u003c\/i\u003eHe has contributed chapters to numerous works including: \u003ci\u003eHandbook of Communication Audits for Organisations\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCommunication Audits\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eInternational Encyclopedia of Organizational Communication. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eHe also is on the editorial board of many professional journals. Over the past thirty years he has worked on communication and leadership issues with many organizations including Nokia, PepsiCo, Schneider National, The Boldt Company, Dental City, National University and the Menasha Corporation.  Phil has been a guest speaker at the U.S. Army War College where they use his books in their Strategic Leadership class. In addition to many guest-speaking opportunities in the U.S., he has also been invited to speak internationally at places such as The University of Pisa, The University of Aberdeen, The University of Ulster, as well as to numerous multi-national businesses and professional organizations.  His students have heard him ask, \"So what?\" so often that they started calling him \"Dr. So What.\" Subsequently, he developed a related website (www.drsowhat.com) that highlights his passionate commitment to critical thinking and thoughtful inquiry. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert J. DeKoch\u003c\/b\u003e received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Lawrence University and his Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh. His career has spanned numerous manufacturing industries where he has held various management positions in operations, engineering, and research. He is currently the President and Chief Operating Officer for a major U.S. construction services firm, the Boldt Company (see\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ewww.theboldtcompany.com). He is also Co-Chairman of the Board of New North, Inc., a regional economic development initiative in Northeastern Wisconsin. The initiative's mission is to harness and promote the 18-county region′s resources, talents and creativity for the purposes of sustaining and growing the regional economy (see www.thenewnorth.com). Throughout his career, Mr. DeKoch has focused on developing work environments for high involvement and continuous learning. He has instituted progressive communication processes in the workplace to promote understanding, focus and alignment. He strives to build organizational relationships that foster innovative thinking, recognition of achievement, and genuine teamwork. He co-authored the book \u003ci\u003eEmbracing Uncertainty: The Essence of Leadership \u003c\/i\u003eand leadership articles in various journals\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 28, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67581745529106,"sku":"9781412974691","price":170.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/2211\/5346\/files\/DPGMS7Ay019781412974691.webp?v=1790653884","url":"https:\/\/ckbookstore.net\/products\/transforming-leaders-into-progress-makers-leadership-for-the-21st-century-paperback","provider":"CK BOOKSTORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}