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Finding ways through

In: Leading for success

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  • Andrew Kakabadse

    (Cranfield School of Management)

  • Nada Kakabadse

    (University of Northampton Business School)

  • Linda Lee-Davies

    (The University of Northampton)

Abstract

Having looked at the inner core of the leader, established the need to “vision”, and drilled into the soft fabric of the enterprise to surface sentiments, the need for strong underpinning becomes evident if truly great leadership has foundation. This underpinning in terms of the strength of the corporate structure and its ability to hold up the vision can make the difference between falling short of, or achieving, the strategic direction. So not only does the great leader need the “spirit” to succeed but also the “spine” in more ways than one. This spine is not just the obstinate doggedness and strength of the leader themselves but the strength of the corporate structures holding it up to the competition.

Suggested Citation

  • Andrew Kakabadse & Nada Kakabadse & Linda Lee-Davies, 2008. "Finding ways through," Palgrave Macmillan Books, in: Leading for success, chapter 0, pages 82-120, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palchp:978-0-230-22731-6_5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-0-230-22731-6_5
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