Ira Chaleff Knihy

The book delves into the importance of effective communication from followers to leaders, highlighting failures like FEMA's response to Hurricane Katrina as examples of missed opportunities. Ira Chaleff's Courageous Follower model emphasizes the role of followers in providing critical insights and feedback. The updated edition introduces a new chapter on addressing hierarchy and navigating complex organizational structures, particularly in the digital age. Chaleff offers practical tools for followers and guidance for leaders to cultivate a supportive environment, ultimately enhancing organizational resilience and collaboration.

"Nearly every week we read about a tragedy or scandal that could have been prevented if individuals had said no to ill-advised or illegitimate orders. In this timely book, Ira Chaleff explores when and how to disobey inappropriate orders, reduce unacceptable risk, and find better ways to achieve legitimate goals. The inspiration for the book, and its title, comes from the concept of intelligent disobedience used in guide dog training. Guide dogs must recognize and resist a command that would put their human and themselves at risk and identify safer options for achieving the goal. This is precisely what Chaleff helps humans do. Using both deeply disturbing and uplifting examples, as well as critical but largely forgotten research, he shows how to create a culture where, rather than "just following orders," people hold themselves accountable to do the right thing, always."

Intelligent disobedience is at the heart of this exploration into how individuals can effectively resist inappropriate commands to prevent tragedies. Drawing inspiration from guide dog training, Ira Chaleff emphasizes the importance of discerning when to say no and highlights strategies for achieving legitimate goals while minimizing risks. Through a mix of compelling examples and overlooked research, he advocates for fostering a culture of accountability, encouraging people to prioritize ethical decision-making over blind obedience.

Ira Chaleff's groundbreaking work redefines followership as essential to effective leadership, a concept explored through over three hundred rare documents in this retrospective. It highlights the evolution and impact of followership education, showcasing a community of practitioners and educators who have developed alongside Chaleff's initiatives. This comprehensive collection emphasizes the importance of followership in fostering strong leadership dynamics.