In the revised edition of Management, Peter Drucker, a thinker and the first executive coach who was always ahead of his time, called management a liberal art:

Management is thus what tradition used to call a liberal art: ">the first executive coach who was always ahead of his time, called management a liberal art:

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Management is thus what tradition used to call a liberal art: "liberal" because it deals with the fundamentals of knowledge, self knowledge, wisdom and leadership; "art" because it is practice and application.  Managers [should] draw on all the knowledge and insights of the humanities and the social sciences--on psychology and philosophy, on economics and history, on ethics as well as on the physical sciences.  But they have to focus this knowledge on effectiveness and results--on healing a sick patient, teaching a student, building a bridge, designing and selling a "user friendly" software program. (Drucker, 2008, p. 25)

Source: Joseph A. Maciariello: Drucker’s Lost Art of Management: Peter Drucker’s Timeless Vision for Building Effective Organizations

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...some alarming trends...

Over 78% of leaders report feelings of being overwhelmed and anxious. These leaders went on to say that the corporate mood has been so focused on "survival" and cost containment that any focus on personal well- being, development, or inspiration is non-existent.

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...The continued mantra of "more with less" has worn our leaders down and created a culture of "today" based thinking and "organization first and individual last."

2010 must be different.

...organizations must make leadership investment and development in 2010 a corporate priority.

...Organizations must move from the "survival is good" ...into the "hey, we made it and together we can make it better" mode. W

…What are you going to do in 2010 to re-motivate, re-inspire, and re-charge your recession weary leaders?

Reference:  www.reveln.com