Table of Contents for Leading Matters

Leading Matters
Lessons from My Journey
John L. Hennessy, Foreword by Walter Isaacson

Foreword by Walter Isaacson

Introduction

1.Humility: The Basis for Effective Leadership

2.Authenticity and Trust: The Essential Ingredients for Effective Leadership

3.Leadership as Service: Understanding Who Works for Whom

4.Empathy: How It Shapes a Leader and an Institution

5.Courage: Standing Up for the Institution and the Community

6.Collaboration and Teamwork: You Cannot Do It Alone

7.Innovation: The Key to Success in Industry and Academia

8.Intellectual Curiosity: Why Being a Lifelong Learner Is Crucial

9.Storytelling: Communicating a Vision

10.Legacy: What You Leave Behind

Conclusion: Building the Future

Coda: Books from Which I Have Learned

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