This book, based on many years experience of dealing with and research on the issues of Black managers, shows 6 areas in which the leadership experience is different for Black leaders and white leaders.
| Author | Ancella B. Livers and Keith A. Caver |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 0-7879-5724-0 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
Although there is no shortage of information about workplace entry-and-acceptance issues for Black managers, the literature is fairly sparse in documenting the unique experiences that Black leaders must work through in daily corporate life — such as hiding part of their identity at work, being responsible for the progress of other Black managers, and sorting out whether race or personality is a factor in a poor working relationship.
This book, based on many years experience of dealing with and research on the issues of Black managers, shows 6 areas in which the leadership experience is different for Black leaders and white leaders: taking responsibility for others, focusing on identity, mentoring, being politically savvy, understanding the impact of perception about race and gender, and using networking strategies.
It includes specific actions, for both Black managers and those who work with them, to use these 6 areas to strengthen individual and organizational relationships.
| Preface | ix |
| Acknowledgments | xiii |
| The Authors | xv |
| Introduction | 1 |
| Part One: A World of Difference for Black Managers | 13 |
| 1. The Assumption of Similarity | 15 |
| 2. Who Are We? | 27 |
| 3. Looking Out for Each Other | 48 |
| 4. Navigating the Shoals of Race and Gender | 74 |
| 5. Working the Networks | 93 |
| 6. Growing and Grooming Leaders | 116 |
| 7. Understanding the Political Landscape | 137 |
| Part Two: Coming Together | 165 |
| 8. Strategies for Black Managers | 169 |
| 9. What Colleagues Need to Know | 193 |
| 10. What Organizations Need to Know | 209 |
| Appendix: Assessing Your Political Savvy | 221 |
| References and Suggested Readings | 226 |
| Index | 229 |
| About The Center for Creative Leadership | 237 |
|
VitalSource Bookshelf® lets you enjoy a seamless reading experience across devices, online or offline, with notes and highlights that sync automatically. Learn more about all the great features of Bookshelf. Upon purchasing your CCL eBook, you will receive an email with instructions on creating a Bookshelf account and your eBook redemption code. Your eBook will be linked to your Bookshelf account so that you can access it on your devices anywhere, anytime. Learn more. You can can login to Bookshelf anytime at https://cclbookshelf.vitalsource.com Need to access your books without a web connection? Just download them to your laptop, tablet or smartphone and login with the email and password you used to create your Bookshelf account. You can download books on up to 2 computers and 2 mobile devices at a time.
|
Important Things to Know:
NOTE: Any eBook purchased prior to September 2016 that you accessed in Adobe Digital Editions can be download again by logging into your CCL account and going to the "My Account" option in the top-right corner, then selecting the "My Orders" tab; find the date on which you ordered the eBook, open the order, and find the download link. |
Orders are shipped every weekday, with the exception of U.S. holidays. If you place your order:
Before 1:00 pm EST Monday through Friday and:
Select ground economy or expedited shipping: We will make every attempt to ship your order out the same day.
Select United States Post Office (USPS) shipping: We strive to ship your order the next business day.
After 1:00 pm EST Monday through Friday, or over a weekend, or on a U.S. holiday:
We will make every attempt to ship your order out the next business day.
Circumstances may occasionally delay these processes. If your order is urgent (priority, overnight), or you have questions about bulk order shipping rates, contact our Client Development & Experience team at +1 336 545 2810.
See more shipping information and instructions for making returns.
