My old friend, sometime disputant and raconteur Steve Denning has managed to produce another book (I am green given the struggles I have having getting one out), this time on The Secret Language of Leadership: how leaders inspire action through narrative. I don't have my copy yet, but it was promised as we passed in the night at San Jose this Thursday past. More commentary when I do. The one thing I can guarantee is that it will have lots of well researched examples. He has also created a novel means of promotion involving multiple free gifts. Details of the book (and the gifts) here.
Comments (3)
Hi Dave,
I agree.
Indeed, it is a real pleasure reading it. I am in the middle at this time.
The most impressive part for me (as a former knowledge manager in a big Israeli corporation) - was the opening part describing his starting point as knowledge manager and the obstacle he faced trying to communicate the KM logic and rational.
Then, as a researcher (of the topic of Executives is storyteller), I found what you called "well researched examples" highly effective in understanding the nature of this issue.
Enjoy reading it,
Yigal
Posted by Yigal Chamish | November 12, 2007 8:54 AM
Posted on November 12, 2007 08:54
I thought that story was originally told in his Springboard book? I am hoping for some new material
Posted by Dave Snowden | November 12, 2007 9:15 AM
Posted on November 12, 2007 09:15
You are right, yet, this time it gives full description in details, and he connect it to the issue of leadership. I think it adds a deep layer of the original story.
Posted by Yigal Chamish | November 12, 2007 12:49 PM
Posted on November 12, 2007 12:49