The Bowden Way : 50 Years of Leadership Wisdom

Preface vii Foreword ix Introduction 1(2) Having a Game Plan 3(8) Taking Charge 11(10) Setting a Personal Example 21(12) Living with Integrity 33(10) Loyalty 43(12) Humility 55(10) Work Habits 65(8) Time Management 73(8) The Art of Persuasion 81(10) Hiring 91(8) Firing 99(10) Staff Meetings 109(8) Evaluating Performance 117(10) Meting Out Discipline 127(10) Morale 137(8) Salaries and Promotions 145(10) Confidentiality 155(8) Keeping a Professional Distance 163(10) Enthusiasm 173(10) Relating to Superiors 183(10) Dealing with the Public 193(12) The Media 205(8) Handling Success 213(8) Dealing with Adversity 221(12) Changing with the Times 233(10) Age - The Caveat 243(4) Conclusion 247