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"The Essence of Leadership: Explorations from Literature" by S. Manikutty and Sampat Singh is a book that offers a unique perspective on leadership by drawing insights from world literature. Here are the product details for the book:
- Publisher: Bloomsbury
- Language: English
- Paperback: 338 pages
- ISBN-10: 9356400377
- ISBN-13: 978-9356400375
- Item Weight: 400 grams
- Dimensions: 20.3 x 25.4 x 4.7 cm
The book takes a departure from conventional leadership texts by emphasizing the importance of reading and analyzing works of world literature to gain a deeper understanding of leadership. It argues that traditional management approaches, often rooted in scientific analysis, may not fully contribute to the comprehension of leadership.
The book explores various literary masterpieces to connect them with leadership concepts. Some of the works discussed include:
1. Don Quixote by Cervantes, focusing on self-awareness and belief in oneself.
2. Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, addressing themes of ambition and purpose.
3. The Life of Galileo by Bertolt Brecht, examining the conflict between faith and reason.
4. Saint Joan by Bernard Shaw, exploring the awakening of the human spirit.
5. Tughlaq by Girish Karnad, discussing the concept of authenticity.
6. Mudra Rakshasa by Visakhadatta, examining leadership and society.
7. All My Sons by Arthur Miller, considering the role of leaders in society.
8. The Wild Duck by Henrik Ibsen, delving into the theme of illusions.
9. A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen, discussing the importance of taking a stand.
10. The Mahabharata, an epic, for the development of perspective.
11. Siddhartha by Herman Hesse, exploring self-development and self-realization.
The book is based on the authors' experience of teaching a leadership course for 20 years at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. It aims to provide an enlightening and thought-provoking read for both academics and corporate leaders, offering a fresh perspective on leadership through the lens of literature.
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