Questions of Character: Illuminating the Heart of Leadership Through Literature (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781591399681)

The hardest tests for leaders challenge their character as much as their skills, and a growing body of research shows that the self-knowledge gained from such tests is critical to leaders' success.

In Questions of Character, Joseph L. Badaracco outlines eight fundamental challenges that test a leader's character, and proposes exploring them through the lens of literature. Badaracco argues that serious fiction provides us with memorable characters facing compelling challenges similar to those that confront business leaders. Through rich analysis of the main characters in The Death of a Salesman, The Secret Sharer, The Last Tycoon, and other stories, Badaracco addresses complex issues leaders face, such as the soundness of their vision, their readiness to take on responsibility, the depth of their compassion, and their ability to manage success.

Presenting classic leadership dilemmas in a novel and valuable light, Questions of Character helps leaders and aspiring leaders prepare for the opportunities and tests before them.

Author: Joseph L. Badaracco
ISBN-10: 1591399688
ISBN-13: 9781591399681
Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2006
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 9.39h x 6.47w x 0.91d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 04/01/2006 pg. 9
Library Journal 04/15/2006 pg. 88
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2006 pg. 123