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Nair, Keshavan, 1932-

A higher standard of leadership : lessons from the life of Gandhi / Keshavan Nair.

1st ed.

San Francisco : Berrett-Koehler ; Emeryville, CA : Publishers Group West [distributor], ©1994.

xiii, 157 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Through examples of Mahatma Gandhi's life and writing, the author relates Gandhi's work, decision-making and goals.

Gandhi, Mahatma, 1869-1948.

Leadership -- Moral and ethical aspects.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-147) and index.

Introduction: The Challenge of a Higher Standard -- Sect. I.A Single Standard of Conduct. 1. Develop a Basis for the Single Standard: Commit to Absolute Values. 2. Acknowledge the Ideal: Commit to the Journey. 3. Develop the Guide That Will Keep You on the Journey: Commit to Training Your Conscience. 4. Reduce Forces That Lead You Astray: Commit to Reducing Attachments. 5. Be Willing to Stand Scrutiny: Commit to Minimizing Secrecy. 6. The Essential Quality: Courage -- Sect. II. The Spirit of Service. 7. Focus on Responsibilities. 8. Emphasize Values-Based Service. 9. Make a Commitment to Personal Service. 10. Understand the Needs of the People You Wish to Serve. 11. Reconcile Power With Service -- Sect. III. Decisions and Actions Bounded by Moral Principles. 12. Establish Principles of Governance. 13. Create Integrity in the Decision Process. 14. Change the Criteria for Decision Making. 15. Implement Decisions Within Moral Constraints -- Conclusion: Taking Up the Challenge -- A Brief History of Gandhi.

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