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Redefining Leadership Competing in Asia in the 21st Century

Name: Redefining Leadership
Brand: John Wiley & Sons
SKU: 9780470824351
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Author: Gerry Davis; Stephen Langton
ISBN: 9780470824351

Edited by Gerry Davis · Stephen Langton

John Wiley & Sons April 2009

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ISBN-13: 9780470824351
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Publication: April 2009
Format: Paperback , 224 pages
Jurisdiction: Asia ? Countri(es) for reference only

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As chairman of a company operating across borders and cultures in the Asia Pacific, it is a pleasant surprise to read some truly informed insights into the leadership challenges faced in this most exciting part of our globalized world. As Gerry and Stephen point out, businesses operating in the Asia Pacific region can only be “better led” if they have solid succession strategies in place. They need to benchmark their executive teams against the world’s best and to ensure their internal talent pipeline is well-developed.

Graham Kraehe
Chairman, BlueScope Steel

The tenure of Asian CEOs tends to be much longer than their Western counterparts. I believe it allows them to take a longer term and more strategic view of the business. The authors of Redefining Leadership draw upon the experiences of Asian business leaders and highlight how business decision makers of the 21st century can lead themselves—and lead others.

Koh Boon Hwee
Chairman, DBS Bank Ltd.

Insightful, penetrating and exceptionally relevant! Redefining Leadership is the de facto handbook for any business leader—especially with the enormous sea change we are experiencing globally, as well as in Asia Pacific.

Jim Bemowski
CEO and Vice Chairman, Doosan Corporation

This is a must read for every professional, particularly in today’s turbulent times! The authors outline key competencies and attributes every corporate executive must develop, in order to successfully lead themselves and others toward greatness.

Satish Kulkarni
Managing Director, Owens-Corning (India) Limited

Authority does not make you a leader. It gives you the opportunity to be one. This book gives anyone who has been thrust into any leadership role unflinching and candid insights into the personal challenges confronting Asia’s directors and entrepreneurs today.

Eddie Teh
Group Chief Executive Officer, PSA International Pte. Ltd.

As companies globalize their operations, we have often heard the mantra “think global, act local.” That works reasonably well for strategy and processes. Ironically, when it comes to sourcing senior business leaders from Asia, the challenge is to find individuals who can act (and lead) globally, while contributing their diversity (think local).Redefining Leadership truly resonates with our times, by addressing how different companies in the region tackle such issues.

Tan Chong Meng
Executive Vice President, Global Business to Business, Shell Eastern Petroleum (Pte.) Ltd.

Reviewed from a historical perspective, many great companies were born in times of crisis. Unconventional farsightedness and innovative strategies made it possible for companies to develop by leaps with incomparable advantages and to take the leading positions in their respective industries. This book talks about the visionary leadership we need today and I am quite sure it will bring inspiration to company leaders.

Prof. Lu Xiongwen
Dean of Fudan School of Management

Acknowledgements.

About the Authors.

Foreword.

Introduction.

I Leading Yourself

1 The Rise and Rise of Asia Pacific

2 The Evolving C-Suite

3 Getting to the Top: Leadership Development

II Leading Others.

4 Building and Keeping Teams

5 Executive Talent Management

6 Mentoring, Coaching and Setting Example.

III Leading the Future.

7 Enter the Dragon: China.

8 The Elephant in the Room: India.

9 The Future of Business Leadership in Asia Pacific.

10 Conclusion.

Index.

About the Author

Gerry Davis, Managing Partner, Global Practices & Regional Managing Partner, Asia Pacific Heidrick & Struggles.

Gerry is responsible for leading and shaping Heidrick & Struggles’ client facing activities and initiatives. He was previously regional managing partner, Asia Pacific, where he led the region through a period of unprecedented growth to assume clear market leadership. Earlier, Gerry led the CIO, Technology and Professional Services Practices in Asia Pacific.
Beginning his career as an officer in the Royal Australian Navy, Gerry went on to work with consulting and technology businesses in Australia, the Asia Pacific and the United Kingdom. He became the managing director of a leading Australian Internet company, and before joining Heidrick & Struggles, was executive director at an international executive search firm.

Gerry has a Master of Commerce from the University of New South Wales, and an MBA from the
University of Washington.

Stephen Langton, Global Practice Managing Partner, Leadership Consulting Heidrick & Struggles.

Stephen has led major succession planning, management audit and leadership development programs for the world’s leading organizations. He has been responsible for the development of more than 20 CEOs and C-suite teams covering a range of sectors including banking,technology and entertainment.

Earlier, Stephen was director at a leadership consultancy working on projects in China, Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, India and Japan. He began his career in executive search with Amrop International in Sydney in 1996. Prior to his career in business, Stephen served 10 years as an offi cer and pilot in the British Army.
Stephen has an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management and is a guest lecturer at
Queensland University.

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