TY - BOOK AU - Heifetz,Ronald A. AU - Linsky,Martin TI - Leadership on the line: staying alive through the dangers of change SN - 9781633692831 AV - HM1261 .H45 2017 U1 - 303.34 23 PY - 2017///] CY - Boston, Massachusetts PB - Harvard Business Review Press KW - Leadership KW - Risk management KW - Life skills N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Part One. The challenge: The heart of danger -- The faces of danger -- Part Two. The response: Get on the balcony -- Think politically -- Orchestrate the conflict -- Give the work back -- Hold steady -- Part Three. Body and soul: Manage your hungers -- Anchor yourself -- What's on the line? -- Sacred heart N2 - To lead is to live dangerously. It's romantic and exciting to think of leadership as all inspiration, decisive action, and rich rewards, but leading requires taking risks that can jeopardize your career and your personal life. It requires putting yourself on the line, disrupting the status quo, and surfacing hidden conflict. And when people resist and push back, there's a strong temptation to play it safe. Those who choose to lead plunge in, take the risks, and sometimes get burned. But it doesn't have to be that way say renowned leadership experts Ronald Heifetz and Marty Linsky. In Leadership on the Line, they show how it's possible to make a difference without getting "taken out" or pushed aside. They present everyday tools that give equal weight to the dangerous work of leading change and the critical importance of personal survival. Through vivid stories from all walks of life, the authors present straightforward strategies for navigating the perilous straits of leadership. Whether you're a parent or a politician, a CEO or a community activist, this practical book shows how you can exercise leadership and survive and thrive to enjoy the fruits of your labor.-- ER -