Leadership And The Sexes: Using Gender Science To Create Success In Business领导与性别:用性别科学创造成功的企业
分類: 图书,进口原版书,经管与理财 Business & Investing ,
作者: Michael Gurian Barbara Annis 著
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出版时间: 2008-8-1字数:版次: 1页数: 233印刷时间: 2008/08/01开本: 16开印次: 1纸张: 胶版纸I S B N : 9780787997038包装: 精装编辑推荐
Michael Gurian is a thought-leader, corporate consultant, family therapist, and the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-five books, including Leading Partners, The Wonder of Girls, Boys and Girls Learn Differently!, The Wonder of Boys, and The Minds of Boys.?The co-founder of the Gurian Institute, he has spearheaded a national effort to provide communities and corporations with training in brain-based gender issues.?
内容简介
Michael Gurian's trademark use of brain science in gender studies together with real life examples of what is currently happening in business leadership make this an important resource for businesses and organizations. It provides new vision and useful practical applications, helping women and men in the workplace become more effective and fulfilled, and ultimately helping businesses and business leaders realize increased profits. Through examples and case studies from companies like Kodak, Nike, Nintendo, Home Depot, Proctor & Gamble, Avon, and Disney, the book shows readers how ignoring gender diversity actually impedes the true potential of any business.
目录
Introduction: How Gender Intelligence Leads to Balanced, Authentic Leadership
I: THE THEORY
Gender Intelligence - The Natural Differences Between Men and Women
1 Understanding the New Science of Gender Intelligence
Getting to Know the Gender/Brain Spectum
Equal but Different Intelligence
Burning QAuestion:Are There Exceptions to the Gender Rules?
Empowering Yourself and Your Corporation by Joining the Scientific Process
The Lighthouse
Summary
2 Understanding How the Male and Female Brain Work Differently
Three Primary Areas of Brain Difference
Burning Question:Do Women Have to Become Men to Get Ahead?
Moving Forward
Summary
3 Understanding How Men and Women Lead Differently
Manifestations of Brain Differences in Leadership
A Core Leadership Difference:Approaches to Being in Charge
Balanced Leadership
Leading Differently:the Success Story of Parn Gomer Gil
Transforming Your Tearn
A Pause for Breath
Moving to Part Two
Summary
II: FOUR GENDERTOOLS: PUTTING GENDER INTELLIGENCE TO WORK IMMEDIATELY
4 GenderTool 1: Improving Your Negotiation Skills with Both Genders
About Our Gender Tools
The Science of Gender and Negotiation
What Executives Have Said About Gender and Negotiation
Applying Balanced Leadership to Negotiations
5 GenderTool 2: Running a Gender-Balanced Meeting
Improving Your Meetings:using Ten Essential Gender-Balanced Management Skills
6 GenderTool 3: Improving Your Communication Skills with Women and Men
7 GenderTool 4: Improving Your Conflict Resolution Skills with Men and Women
III: THE APPLICATIONS: ENSURING BALANCED LEADERSHIP IN MANAGEMENT
8 Helping Women: Retaining, Motivating, and Working with Female Talent
9 Helping Men: Recognizing Men's Leadership Strengths and Solving Issues Men Face
10 GenderTool 5: Practicing Gender-Intelligent Mentoring and Coaching in Your Corporation
Epilogue: The Future of Gender
Notes and Resources
Appendix: Gender/Brain Spectrum Surveys for Men and Women
About the Authors
Index