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Ronald A. Heifetz is a renowned leadership expert and founder of the adaptive leadership framework. He is a lecturer at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and co-founder of the Center for Public Leadership, where he has taught classes on leadership for over two decades.
Marty Linsky is a seasoned leadership expert and educator with extensive experience in teaching and consulting. As a faculty member at Harvard's Kennedy School for over three decades, Linsky has delved deep into the intricacies of leadership and change. In collaboration with Ronald Heifetz, they have also co-authored Leadership on the Line.
Alexander Grashow is a renowned leadership consultant and facilitator known for his expertise in guiding organizations and individuals through transformative changes. With a background in adaptive leadership, Grashow has worked with a wide array of clients, ranging from nonprofits to corporations, helping them navigate complex challenges.
The Practice of Adaptive Leadership
What's The Practice of Adaptive Leadership about?
The Practice of Adaptive Leadership (2009) demonstrates how leaders can mobilize people to tackle tough challenges and thrive in the face of harsh realities that demand new skills and responses. It provides a practical framework for diagnosing situations, distinguishing between technical problems and adaptive challenges, and avoiding common leadership pitfalls that come with over-dependence on authority.
Who should read The Practice of Adaptive Leadership?
- Developing Leaders
- Managers interested in mobilizing people
- People facing new challenges
Leadership on the Line
What's Leadership on the Line about?
Leadership on the Line (2002) explores the challenges and risks inherent in leadership roles, with a focus on leading through significant and often contentious change. Through numerous examples and metaphors, it offers strategies for leaders to enact meaningful change, practice adaptive leadership, and maintain resilience in any scenario.
Who should read Leadership on the Line?
- Managers seeking to implement transformative change within their teams
- Emerging leaders looking to develop strategic insights into handling new leadership roles
- Educators aspiring to instill leadership principles and adaptive problem-solving skills in their students