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| Book Review of the Vice Chancellor II of the University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) Dr. Nazaruddin Malik, SE., M.Sc. at the Fair De Tjolomadoe congress. (Photo: Syifa PR UMM) |
A good leader is not only able to bring about change and be an executor but also able to connect with his members. One way is to listen to the members' hearts and blend in. Those were the opening words from the Chancellor of the Institute of Technology and Business (ITB) Ahmad Dahlan, Dr. Mukhaer Pakkanna, SE., MM., at the Connected Leadership book review. Book review by Vice Rector II of the University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) Dr. Nazaruddin Malik, SE., M.Sc. This event was held on Saturday (19/11) at the Congress Fair De Tjolomadoe.
Furthermore, according to the book Connected Leadership, Mukhaer said that there are several characteristics of a good leader. These include listening to members and not directly indoctrinating, studying problems, and providing appropriate solutions. The book's words are also by how the Prophet led, such as applying fingerprint, Amanah, Tabligh, Fatonah, and Istiqomah traits.
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“So even though this book adopts a western concept, it can still be applied in eastern countries like Indonesia. This book also explains that outstanding leadership is networked, harmonious, and prioritizes togetherness. In my opinion, this 134-page book can present how a leader should act. The sentences used are very communicative and easy to digest,” said Mukhaer.
In line with Mukhaer, a lecturer at the University of Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta (UMY) Dyah Pikanthi Diwanti SE., MM. said that in connected leadership, there are multiple interconnected networks. Each network also has different characteristics. It is on the wishes and abilities of each member. According to him, this book can be used as a basis for developing Human Resources (HR) and how to manage these human resources.
“At the beginning of the page, this book explains various facts that exist in society. Various myths about leadership also accompany the presentation of these facts. Uniquely, the peak in this book is not found at the end of the chapter but in chapter nine, where this chapter discusses how leadership can bring about change,” said the Islamic Economics Study Program lecturer.
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Regarding his impression of this book, Dyah explained that the way this book was delivered was straightforward. Although the points are clearly stated, they are still relevant. According to Dyah, in the book, Nazaruddin wanted to convey how leadership development should be.
“In connected leadership, new ideas will emerge from members. This method is also able to grow trust and also the performance of members. So, the relationship between leaders and members is not only limited to formal relationships but also builds communication and collaboration. We hope that this book will not stop here but will continue until the next editions,” said the UMY literary imagination builder at the end. (cdr/syi/wil)
