Not So Lonely At The Top?: An Exploratory Study Of The Multiple Commitments Of Aspiring Leaders
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Author(s)
Pittinsky, Todd L.
Welle, Brian
Date Issued
January 10, 2006
Publisher
Center for Public Leadership
Series/Report no.
Center for Public Leadership Working Paper Series;06-10
Abstract
Leadership is often viewed as a lonely endeavor, as this quote exemplifies. Leaders are frequently
perceived as standing “alone” at the top of the hierarchy. Drive and sustained commitment have been
linked to the attainment of leadership positions (McClelland & Boyatzis, 1982), findings that are
corroborated by the many public and private sector leaders who have described the years of intense
work, perseverance, and sacrifice that led to their success. Traveling the path to career success and leadership
positions can come at the expense of developing rewarding relationships with friends and family
(e.g., Hewlett, 2002).
Subjects
cpl
hks
kennedy school
leadership
commitment
aspiring leader
career
promotion
lonely
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