"Leading from the Middle," and Other Contrarian Essays on Library Leadership
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Librarianship: Philosophy
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- ISBN 9781598845778
- Weight: 482g
- Dimensions: 156 x 235mm
- Publication Date: 16 Jun 2010
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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This compilation reveals how followers help an organization get better and how effective followers—leading from the middle—are essential to the best kind of leadership.
In "Leading from the Middle," and Other Contrarian Essays on Library Leadership, John Lubans, Jr., argues for democratic library organizations with shared leadership and decision making by leaders and followers. His book distills 15 years worth of leadership essays to advance a theory of a collaborative and empowering leadership, touching on such subjects as teamwork, empowerment, "followership," challenges, values, coaching, self-management, collaboration, communication, and techniques and tools.
Lubans's 36 essays draw new and insightful perspectives on leadership from disparate realms: travel, sports, music, retail businesses, and airlines. All of the essays have been edited and revised for this book and many have been extensively updated with new material and epilogues. The essays flow from the author's experience as a manager/leader, his teaching of the topic, and his research into and experimentation with organizational leadership. Insights and suggestions are tempered by a candid reflection on successes achieved and mistakes made.
John Lubans Jr., writes and teaches about library leadership and teamwork.
