Leadership Sustainability by Dave Ulrich and Norm Smallwood
Leadership Sustainability by Dave Ulrich and Norm Smallwood (Seven Disciplines to Achieve the Changes Great Leaders Know They Must Make) Why don’t leaders always accomplish what they intend or finish what they start even after many leadership improvement efforts? Dave and Norm argue, with significant and well researched references, that leaders need the discipline to do what they desire and to turn their aspirations into actions. Inspired by the concept of environmental sustainability, Dave and Norm show how to shape the organization culture and all its actions through leadership sustainability. The main idea of the book is that what matters is the impact of the leader’s actions on others and not just what the leader does or means to do. Leadership is ultimately about getting results. Dave and Norm mainly explore three questions: Why: Why does leadership matter? What: What makes an effective leader? And How: How do leaders sustain their desired improvements The authors present seven d