The Power of Framing: Creating the Language of Leadership
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (662 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0470494522 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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What's more, if we "manage meaning" when others are unable, we emerge as leaders. According to professor and management consultant Gail Fairhurst, through framing we define the meaning of "the situation here and now." Are we in a "crisis"? Is this situation merely a "cause for concern"? Should we be on "red-alert"? These are examples of how we frame the situations we face. She includes a diagnostic instrument to help gauge your sensitivity to the framing concept. When we connect with others through our framing, we shape reality. Fairhurst draws examples from a wide range of sources including business, politics, sports, academia, and the arts to bring the concept of framing to life as an everyday communication
The Power of Framing is an accessible and inspirational read for leaders who want to shape their organizations in ethically responsible ways." —J. This book will tune you into these issues and show you how to make certain your communication is properly interpreted by your audience." —OLGA JACOB, general sales manager (Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg), American Airlines. KEVIN BARGE, professor, Texas A&M University "An ideal book for MBA students and business professionals who are interested in specific tools for constructing leadership in their professional worlds. Praise for The Power of Framing"The primary work of leadership involves managing meaning through framing. Fairhurst shows that the way leaders use language to frame people, situations, and events has important consequences for the way individuals make sense of the world and their actions. A must-read for anyone in a leadership capacity." —RICH KILEY, venture capitalist, and retired Procter & Gamble marketing and HR executive "To be an effective global manager, there is nothing more critical than understanding how to frame an issue so that you are effectively communicating and motivating in a culturally sensitiv
FAIRHURST is an award-winning professor of communication at the University of Cincinnati, where she teaches leadership and organizational communication. . GAIL T. She has also been a speaker, management consultant, and executive coach for McDonald's, Boeing, Procter & Gamble, General Electric, State Farm Insurance, Merrill Lynch, and the Children's Hospital of Cincinnati, among other organizations
"There's Power in Framing" according to William Cooke. For most of us, our lives are filled to capacity; so much so that we do not devote the time necessary to grow. It is easy to get caught up in one's life and forget one's purpose."The Power of Framing" points out several useful interpersonal communications tools. For example, a simple question, "Tell me about yourse. Leaders Cannot Ignore the "F" Word When Communicating There are good and bad actors when it comes to leadership. The good actors influence others to be all they can be as they move towards a worthwhile objective. The bad actors leverage vulnerabilities of others to entice them to move towards goals which can be good or bad. Both require good communication and framing . Thomas Clementson said Game-changing communication tool for leaders. Fairhurst’s follow up to her 1996 book The Art of Framing showcases a compelling argument, underpinned by real life examples of how today’s business leaders succeed or fail through framing problems within their companies and to outside stakeholders. More than the words leaders choose, it is their behavi