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Charles Handy is a prominent author and business thinker, recognized for his influential works on management and organizational theory. Born in 1932, Handy has made significant contributions to the field of business through his insightful analysis of the changing nature of work and organizations.

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“It is tempting to call for better leadership, but we probably expect too much from the leaders of the nations. Those nations are too big, the connections not strong enough, the commitment to the future not long enough. It is better to look smaller, to our now-smaller organisations, to local communities and cities, to families and clusters of friends, to small networks of portfolio people with time to give to something bigger than themselves. We have to fashion our own directions in our own places.”

Source: The Age of Paradox

“A leader shapes and shares a vision, which gives point to the work of others.”

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Book:The Age Of Unreason

Source: The Age Of Unreason

“Presidents, leaders, to be effective have to represent the whole to the parts and to the world outside. They may live in the centre but they must not be the centre. To reinforce the common sense they must be a constant teacher, ever travelling, ever talking, ever listening, the chief missionary of the common cause.”

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Author:Charles Handy

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Born: 1932
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The Age of ParadoxRelated source material

The Empty Raincoat: Making Sense of the FutureRelated source material

The Age Of UnreasonRelated source material

The Elephant and the Flea: Reflections of a Reluctant CapitalistRelated source material

The Hungry Spirit: New Thinking for a New WorldRelated source material

Beyond Certainty: The Changing Worlds of OrganizationsRelated source material

Twenty-One Ideas for Managers: Practical Wisdom for Managing Your Company and YourselfRelated source material

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