From Smart to Wise: Acting and Leading with Wisdom

Prasad Kaipa Navi Radjou

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Leaders insist on sticking to the time-tested formulae of either functional leadership that focusses on operational excellence or smart leadership that focusses on growth. When a leader′s focus is too functional, the organization becomes introverted and can focus too much on bottom-line profitability while missing out on top-line growth opportunities. But when leaders focus too much on smart leadership, the organization may experience quick growth but lose its effectiveness quickly.

To strike a fine balance between the two From Smart to Wise provides a fresh and timely approach to nurturing wise, resilient and flexible leadership in a world of growing complexity. Drawing on inspiring real-life stories of historical and contemporary wise leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi, Bill Gates and Warren Buffet, Indra Nooyi, Ratan Tata and N.R. Narayana Murthy the authors identify six characteristics of wise leaders and offer a practical framework to help readers develop their own style of wise leadership that is both functional and smart.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Knowledge vs. Wisdom: The book likely explores the distinction between knowledge and wisdom. While knowledge is about information and facts, wisdom involves applying knowledge effectively in different situations.

  2. Holistic Perspective: Emphasizing a holistic view of situations and decisions, wisdom involves considering various aspects, including long-term consequences and ethical implications.

  3. Self-Reflection: Developing wisdom often involves introspection and self-awareness. Understanding oneself is crucial to making wiser decisions.

  4. Adaptive Learning: Wisdom involves continuous learning and adaptation. It's about being open to new perspectives and being willing to change one's views based on new insights.

  5. Emotional Intelligence: Wisdom includes elements of emotional intelligence, such as empathy, understanding others' perspectives, and managing emotions effectively.

  6. Values and Ethics: Acting with wisdom involves aligning actions and decisions with personal and organizational values. Ethical considerations are an integral part of wise leadership.

  7. Systems Thinking: Wisdom often entails understanding the interconnectedness of different factors in complex systems and making decisions that consider these relationships.

  8. Practical Application: The book may provide practical frameworks or case studies to illustrate how individuals and leaders can apply wisdom in their decision-making processes.

  9. Leadership Transformation: It likely explores how leaders can evolve from being solely knowledgeable or smart to becoming wise leaders who inspire, guide, and make sound decisions for the greater good.

  10. Impact and Legacy: Wisdom often leads to decisions that have a positive impact not only in the present but also on future generations, contributing to a lasting legacy.

Language English
ISBN-10 8184003714
ISBN-13 9788184003710
No of pages 250
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Random House
Published Date 24 Apr 2013

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