Synopsis To be a good leader one must first be a good leader for oneself. This requires the sort of self-knowledge most people run away from, as it involves spirituality, honesty, and humility. Educators and business consultants Lee Bolman and Terrence Deal construct this book as a fictional series of dialogues between master and pupil--pupil in this case being Steve Camden, a business executive seeking to find enlightenment or at least a sense of purpose through his job. He meets a spiritual teacher in a guide named Maria, and this book recounts their dialogues over a period of years. In inspiring management towards infusing soul and life back into the workplace, this book does the world a huge favor, and was a big hit when first published in 1995. Its 2004 reprinting includes real-life success stories based on the book's principles, and some Q&A based on initial reader response. This is the sort of book that requires readers to analyze the text for meanings, but that shouldn't dissuade the alert pupil. When the book's insights finally hit, they can hit with rewards that include employee morale boosting, increased productivity, and financial success.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2001-04-30 | | Edition Description: | Revised; Updated |
| Size | | Length: | 258 pages | | Height: | 5.8 in | | Width: | 8.3 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 14.4 oz |
Publisher's Note Since its original publication in 1995, Leading with Soul has inspired thousands of readers. Far ahead of its time, the book bravely revealed the path to leadership to be a very personal journey requiring a knowledge of self and a servant-leader mentality. Now, in this new and revised edition, authors Bolman and Deal address such currrent issues as the changing nature of work, the new face of today's workforce, and the greater need for an infusion of soul in the workplace. They also include real-life stories from readers of the first edition, and answer key questions that those readers raise. As vital as ever, this revisted narrative of an executive and his quest for deeper meaning continues to point the way to a more fulfilling work experience.
This is an updated edition of the best-selling book that first announced the importance of spirit in the workplace. Since its original publication in 1995, Leading with Soul has inspired thousands of readers with its simple message-the heart of leadership lies within the hearts of leaders.
Industry Reviews "No two authors are better equipped than Bolman and Deal to address and answer the seminal dilemma of our time-the difference between making a living and making a life. They lead the way to discover how to lead a spirited life." (Warren Bennis, distinguished professor of business administration, University of Southern California, and author of Managing the Dream) <p> "Wonderful lessons about leadership in a very personal story of a relationship between a teacher and a student. It is teaching and storytelling at its best." (James A. Autry, author, Life and Work) <p> "Bolman and Deal understand that organizations are filled with living, breathing, feeling human beings, people who need more than a paycheck, more than a performance review, more than a promotion. This is a deceptively powerful realization for any leader." (Patrick Lencioni, author, The Five Temptations of a CEO: Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive)
<P>"...the storyline is absorbing...it should be passed onto friends and colleagues until it's dog-eared and dog-tired..." (Personnel Today, 25 September 2001)
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