Peter Koestenbaum is the founder and chairman of Philosophy--in--Business and the Koestenbaum Institute. He has consulted on leadership, management, marketing, and strategy implementation in nearly forty countries. He is the author of Freedom and Accountability at Work and The Philosophic Consultant, both from Jossey--Bass/Pfeiffer.
Preface to the Second Edition. Preface to the First Edition. The Author. Introduction: The Oath of Inner Greatness: Nine Keys to Business Wisdom. Part One--The Model: What Is Inner Greatness? 1. Foundations of Leadership. 2. The Leadership Diamond: Four Strategies for Greatness. 3. Vision: Thinking Big and New. 4. Reality: Having No Illusions. 5. Ethics: Providing Service. 6. Courage: Acting with Sustained Initiative. Part Two--The Context: The Search for Greatness. 7. Confronting the Challenges. 8. Developing the Mind. 9. Implementing the Leadership Diamond. Part Three--The Real World: Leadership Strategies in Action. 10. Building Individual Skills. 11. Expanding Organizational Skills. 12. Diamond Relevance to Current Crises. A Leadership Resource: Tips for Achieving and Sustaining Inner Greatness. References. Index.