Leadership Lessons From Downton Abbey

Downton Abbey is an iconic British television series that captivated the world with its portrayal of the transition of family, society, and institutional life during the years surrounding WWI. Not only did it sweep away its viewers with dramatic characters, eye-catching costumes, and cinematography, but it also presented lessons that can be applied to our world today. This book reaches into the past to explore key leadership principles and management strategies that can solve problems in the present. Whether you are a Downton Abbey fan or not, this insightful book provides practical advice to increase your effectiveness as a leader and a manager. Includes chapters on: - leading yourself (discerning motivation, career fluidity) - leading employees (strengthening mentorship, direct feedback, maintaining accountability) - leading culture (protecting brand, marshaling team), and - co-leading (respecting boundaries, intentional partnering).

Author: Jeanne Martinson, Laurelie Martinson

Publisher: Wood Dragon Books

Publication Date: Jan 01, 2020

Number of Pages: 150 pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback

ISBN-10: 1989078222

ISBN-13: 9781989078228