Gravitas for Leadership - by Andrew J DuBrin (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

This work deals with the need for present and aspiring leaders to be taken seriously by other people--the need for gravitas. If a person is not taken seriously by superiors and co-workers, they might be passed over for leadership positions. This book describes opinion and research about the most relevant aspects of gravitas as it applies to leadership. Each chapter contains suggestions for making better use of gravitas. One or two self-quizzes are provided in each chapter to help the reader personalize the major idea under consideration. Business leaders who demonstrate gravitas are presented as case studies.

Gravitas as it relates to leadership effectiveness is covered from many angles. Among these topics are the nature and career impact of gravitas, components of gravitas relating to the self, and those components which relate to others. Fundamentally, this book is a systematic presentation of applied information about gravitas related to leadership effectiveness. At the same time, the book provides practical guidelines for applying the information to make optimum use of gravitas in the workplace.

About the Author

Andrew J. DuBrin is professor emeritus of management in the Saunders College of Business at the Rochester Institute of Technology. He has written for professional journals and magazines and his books include the subjects of crisis leadership, impression management, narcissism, and the proactive personality.