Leading with Dignity, Donna Hicks PhD
Leading with Dignity, Donna Hicks PhD
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Leading with Dignity
How to Create a Culture That Brings Out the Best in People

Author: Donna Hicks PhD

Narrator: Sarah Zimmerman

Unabridged: 5 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/21/2018

Synopsis

What every leader needs to know about dignity and how to create a culture in which everyone thrivesThis landmark book from an expert in dignity studies explores the essential but under-recognized role of dignity as part of good leadership. Extending the reach of her award-winning book Dignity: Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict, Donna Hicks now contributes a specific, practical guide to achieving a culture of dignity.Most people know very little about dignity, the author has found, and when leaders fail to respect the dignity of others, conflict and distrust ensue. She highlights three components of leading with dignity: what one must know in order to honor dignity and avoid violating it; what one must do to lead with dignity; and how one can create a culture of dignity in any organization, whether corporate, religious, governmental, health care, or beyond. Brimming with key research findings, real-life case studies, and workable recommendations, this book fills an important gap in our understanding of how best to be together in a conflict-ridden world.

About Donna Hicks PhD

Donna Hicks, PhD, is an associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, Harvard University. As a conflict resolution specialist, she has facilitated diplomatic efforts in the Middle East and other high‑conflict regions and conducted numerous training seminars worldwide.

About Sarah Zimmerman

Sarah Zimmerman is an actress and Audie Award–nominated narrator. She has performed on Broadway, in regional theaters across America, and in numerous guest-starring TV roles. She is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory and the Old Globe/USD.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Betsy on August 08, 2022

Started strong, lost me in the middle, but brought it home with really great concrete advice about hard conversations and conflict.......more

Goodreads review by Ms_prue on August 31, 2018

Universally useful management, relationship and life advice. Borrowed this as an audiobook from the library, would like to read the print version and take notes next time.......more

Goodreads review by Jerry on February 24, 2020

This was a very good book, well-researched, about using dignity studies and the emphasis on dignity to build an organization's culture.......more

Goodreads review by Deborah on December 24, 2018

Donna Hicks’s application of a dignity model on life and work is really compelling. Very good read. Slightly repetitive so allows you to scan parts but great message about our need to embrace our own dignity and the dignity of others and to strive for things bigger than ourselves.......more

Goodreads review by James on May 21, 2019

I have not read her original book, but I very much enjoyed this one. This is a recommended read for anyone who manages people. Or actually, anyone who is managed by people too. Both sides of the relationship could benefit from knowledge of dignity and how it's violated in the workplace. The author mak......more

Quotes

“With engaging intelligence, Hicks makes a lucid case for the importance of acknowledging a person’s worth within organizations and businesses…to bring about the best in themselves and those around them.” Boston Globe

“Combine[s] excellent, contemporary real-life case studies with the author’s extensive research and personal experiences.” Choice

“Leading with Dignity conveys a simple but powerful message: people want to be treated well, and when they are, it brings out the best in them.” Jon Gordon, Wall Street Journal bestselling author

“This ‘how-to’ sparks the scaling of dignity within and across us to strengthen human and social capacity. A gift to give and get.” Dana Born, codirector of the Center for Public Leadership, Harvard University

“Nothing short of a landmark publication that will change and influence the public conversation on how we organize and manage.” Michael Pirson, Fordham University

“This book offers a practical and empowering road map showing leaders how to build, strengthen, and energize their organizations by cultivating the dignity of all people.” Linda M. Hartling, PhD, Human Dignity and Humiliation Studies

Awards

  • American Association of Publishers PROSE Award for Clinical Psychology
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