Leadership Is an Art

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Dell Publishing Co. 1990. Trade Paperback. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. In what has become a bible for the business world, the successful CEO of Herman Miller, Inc., explores how executives and managers can learn the leadership skills that build a better, more profitable organization. in his book "Leadership is an Art" emphasizes the importance of relationships and values in leadership. According to DePree, the art of leadership: liberating people to do what is required of them in the most effective and humane way possible. He discusses many key elements of Leadership. Creating and maintaining a health organisation culture I think is a foundation of the philosophy of De Pree. De Pree believes that each employee brings a unique set of gifts to an organisation and the role of leadership is to liberate and enable these gifts. The leader thought its behaviour and simple language can provide a clear vision that allows "intangible and crucial and fragile information" to guide strategy. Another aspect of leadership that De Pree gives .. 148 pages..