The Power of Framing: Creating the Language of Leadership by Gail T. Fairhurst

The Power of Framing: Creating the Language of Leadership
Gail T. Fairhurst

Format: Hardcover, 288pp.
ISBN: 9780470494523
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Pub. Date: November 23, 2010

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The Power of Framing shows leaders and managers how to tap into the power of language so they can persuade effectively and communicate credibly in today's business environment.

According to professor and managementconsultant Gail Fairhurst, through framing we define the meaning of "the situation here and now." Are we in a "crisis"? Is this situation merely a "cause for concern"? Should we be on "red-alert"? These are examples of how we frame the situations we face. When we connect with others through our framing, we shape reality. What's more, if we "manage meaning" when others are unable, we emerge as leaders.

Fairhurst draws examples from a wide range of sources including business, politics, sports, academia, and the arts to bring the concept of framing to life as an everyday communication skill. She includes a diagnostic instrument to help gauge your sensitivity to the framing concept. Fairhurst even dons her hat as an executive coach to tackle the common framing dilemmas that leaders face.

The Power of Framing challenges leaders to take it up a notch by viewing framing as:

A skill that leaders must master to communicate vision and set priorities
A science that shows leaders how to think on their feet and frame on the spot
An art form that leaders must hone like a craft with story, metaphor, argument, and visual images as their primary tools
A set of emotions that leaders must deploy to complement their message
An ethical response in order for leaders to achieve and maintain believability, and so much more

The Power of Framing is a must-read for today's leaders, managers, and all those aspiring to these jobs. Its easy-to-read style and practice exercises make this a book you'll turn to time and again to sharpen your most important communications.

Reviews

"The primary work of leadership involves managing meaning through framing. Fairhurst shows that the way leaders use language to frame people, situations, and events has important consequences for the way individuals make sense of the world and their actions. The Power of Framing is an accessible and inspirational read for leaders who want to shape their organizations in ethically responsible ways."

—J. Kevin Barge, professor, Texas A&M University

"An ideal book for MBA students and business professionals who are interested in specific tools for constructing leadership in their professional worlds. By focusing on the language toolbox of leadership, the book empowers anyone to construct leadership through talk and interaction."

—Jolanta Aritz, associate professor, Center for Management Communication, USC Marshall School of Business

"Building on her earlier acclaimed work, and written in a highly accessible style, Fairhurst's thoughtful study provides us with a practical and highly relevant analysis of the power of framing language from a leadership perspective. This is a must-have book."

—David Grant, professor of organizational studies, University of Sydney

"Communication is the most important element of leadership, and framing of the subject and situation is one of the most powerful tools available to leaders. Gail Fairhurst has created the handbook to help leaders do this right. A must-read for anyone in a leadership capacity."

—Rich Kiley, venture capitalist, and retired Procter & Gamble marketing and HR executive

"To be an effective global manager, there is nothing more critical than understanding how to frame an issue so that you are effectively communicating and motivating in a culturally sensitive manner. This book will tune you into these issues and show you how to make certain your communication is properly interpreted by your audience."

—Olga Jacob, general sales manager (Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg), American Airlines

About the Author

Gail T. Fairhurst is an award-winning professor of communication at the University of Cincinnati, where she teaches leadership and organizational communication. She has also been a speaker, management consultant, and executive coach for McDonald's, Boeing, Procter & Gamble, General Electric, State Farm Insurance, Merrill Lynch, and the Children's Hospital of Cincinnati, among other organizations.

Table of Contents


	Preface
	Who Should Read This Book
	Overview of the Contents
	Acknowledgments

1	The Reality of Framing The Rules of Reality Construction Test Your Framing Style Framing Through Pictures?
2	The Skill of Framing Culture and Its Discourses Mental Models Core Framing Tasks
3	The Science of Framing Priming for Spontaneity Priming Mental Models Priming for Opportunity Priming for Language Priming After Mistakes and Gaffes Building Complex Mental Models
4	The Art of Framing Framing as a Craft The $1,000,000 Question: Combining Framing Devices
5	The Emotion of Framing Emotional Intelligence and Framing Emotional Contagion and Framing Emotional Regulation and Framing
6	The Ethics of Framing Ethical Codes and Why We Need Them Creating Mindfulness Moral Positioning On Crucibles and Teaching Moments
7	The Leadership Context of Framing Context, Leadership and Framing Now It Is Your Turn
8	The Applications of Framing

	Conversations
	Framing for Campaigns
	Glossary of Framing Terms
	Notes
	References
	The Author
	Index

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