Leading with Values
Positivity, Virtue and High Performance

Explores how values-based leaders engage employees in the pursuit of excellence and outstanding performance.

Edward D. Hess (Edited by), Kim S. Cameron (Edited by)

9780521686037, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 3 August 2006

256 pages, 6 tables
22.8 x 15.2 x 1.7 cm, 0.415 kg

'This book brings together the best of positive organizational studies and values-based leadership scholarship, providing readers with a nice blend of principle and practice, of what is and what can be, of leaders and organizations doing well and doing good.' David A. Whetten, Brigham Young University

Values-based leadership is based upon honesty, respect, trust and dignity, and it regards every employee within a company as a valued human being. This book describes the characteristics of leaders who focus on positivity and virtues to create and sustain highly successful organizations such as Synovus Financial Corporation, HomeBanc Mortgage Company, and the United States Marine Corps. It also addresses leader mistakes and forgiveness, and how difficulties and challenges can be overcome to achieve spectacular results. This inspiring book offers practical advice that can be applied to individual leadership styles and roles. As society tries to rebound from the recent scandals involving fraud, financial improprieties, and unethical behavior among its leadership, the fundamental message of Leading with Values is clear: acting ethically and virtuously, and treating all stakeholders with respect and dignity, can create extraordinary outcomes without sacrificing performance and profits.

Figures
Tables
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Synovus Financial Corporation: 'Just take care of your people' Robert Drazin, Edward D. Hess and Farah Mihoubi
2. FedEx Freight: putting people first Gary W. Bouch
3. The role of values in high risk organizations Karl E. Weick
4. Spirituality and leadership in the Marine Corps Dan Yaroslaski and Paolo Tripodi
5. HomeBanc Mortgage Company: 'Quest to become America's most admired company' Edward D. Hess
6. Leadership lessons from Sarah: values-based leadership for everyday practice Monica Worline and Sarah Boik
7. Leadership values that enable extraordinary success Kim S. Cameron
8. Principled leadership: a framework for action MaryAnn Glynn and Heather Jamerson
9. Forgiveness as an attribute of leadership David S. Bright
10. Values and leadership in organizational crisis Edward H. Powley and Scott N. Taylor
11. Making 'more Mike Stranks': teaching values in the United States Marine Corps Michael B. Parkyn
Index.

Subject Areas: Personnel & human resources management [KJMV2], Management & management techniques [KJM], Business ethics & social responsibility [KJG], Business & management [KJ]