July 2008

"The idea that leaders are models of morality is so widespread in corporate life as to amount to a cult."

James Hoopes, a Distinguished Professor of History at Babson College, turned a critical spotlight on the role and effectiveness of today’s business gurus in his book, False Prophets: The Gurus Who Created Modern Management and Why Their Ideas Are Bad for Business Today. Now, Hoopes has tackled another troubling issue he calls the “Cult of Moral Leadership.”

In his latest book, Hail to the CEO, Hoopes points out the risks that well-intentioned, but misguided, leaders can create for their organizations, their followers, and themselves.

He offers a new model in which leaders earn moral influence, rather than exploiting it, and thus become more effective as leaders and as people.

Read our interview with James Hoopes

In his column, “Flying Solo,” Alan Weiss Weiss tells us to stop wasting good time on bad prospects.

We’re also featuring articles on whether or not consultants should blog, how to effectively lead a team, and how thinking about your legacy can make you a better leader now.

Don't miss the MCNews 12 Index of Professional Services, which tracks investor sentiment about the professional services industry.

Coming Attractions

"There are two main reasons that companies go out of business: They are lousy at financial management or people management."

Next month, we’ll talk with Ken Blanchard, the bestselling author of more than forty books, including the classic, The One Minute Manager, and Full Steam Ahead!

Blanchard will talk to us about his latest book, The One Minute Entrepreneur, which lays out a strategy for making any new business venture flourish.
 
Look for the next issue of Management Consulting News on August 5, 2008.

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