The need for and demands on leadership have changed radically in the past few years. To be a dynamic and effective leader of a 21st-century organization or corporation requires an entirely different strategy and set of skills than it did just five or ten years ago. In fact, much of the best advice and examples from even the last decade no longer apply.
This book looks at fundamental ways to become and remain the most effective leader possible, given the current institutional and corporate landscape. It hopes to ensure that we have inspiring and visionary leaders at the heads of our organizations, divisions, and institutions. I believe that, through exploring and then enhancing the qualities encompassed by the new-school leadership model that I outline in these pages, my readers will feel empowered to do what is needed to lead success in their enterprise with passion, purpose, and top productivity.
Praise for New School Leadership: Making a Difference in the 21st Century
“I have known D.A. for many years through his work at USTA, and in this book he draws upon decades of business experience to state explicit directions that will improve an individual's leadership skills. With the ever-changing nature of contemporary industry—whether for-profit, government or non-profit—his words serve as a lodestone to take your leadership to the next level and make you a "leader version 2.0."
—Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe, Photographer
Founder & Chairman, Arthur Ashe Learning Center
“Over the past decade, I have had the pleasure of interacting with D.A. and several of the teams he has led. He truly exemplifies the principles and attributes described in New-School Leadership. He personally embraces continuous learning and growth, encourages innovation, and has the insight and know-how to set clear expectations and make success a team sport. This book will provide you with the tools and confidence to excel as a leader.”
—Rona D. Weinstein, Prism Consulting Group LLC
Author, De-Stress Yourself! Survive & Thrive in the Fast Lane
Millions of people around the world on any given day are engaged in the study of leadership. There is probably no subject more widely considered, analyzed and studied in the halls of academia, business, and government. We are all fascinated by the idea of leadership. That’s because we know an effective leader fully engaged in their chosen cause will bring clarity of purpose, and meaningful change through their commitment to getting results. Dynamic leaders have made the difference throughout history, whether it’s the leadership of Abraham Lincoln, Gandhi, Winston Churchill or Dr. Martin Luther King.
While there are many rich examples of extraordinary leadership, there has always been a divide between what we see exhibited by larger-than life figures and our own efforts to find the path to nuts and bolts leadership required day-to-day in business, organizations, and communities. Great leaders are inspiring—but what happens behind the scenes? Often the task of practical leadership, that is, not just inspiring others, but getting things done, can seem beyond the scope of our capacity.
Despite volumes written about leadership and our preoccupation with the subject, we continue to struggle with the notion of becoming better leaders ourselves. We wonder what practical steps we must take and what personal habits must be developed. In the abstract it’s easy to understand the personality characteristics, decisions, and attributes that have made historic leaders so revered. They’ve been well analyzed for decades, for us all to absorb. In reality, becoming an authentic leader in our own lives, careers, and businesses, requires more than an attempt to duplicate the celebrated approach of the masters.
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