Navigate leadership through service and empowerment ethos.
If you've ever felt traditional leadership models were too hierarchical and often disempowering, this book will resonate with you. It flips the script by proposing a model where leaders support and uplift their teams. It's not just theory; it's about practical application in everyday professional life. A read that might just redefine your approach to leadership and teamwork.
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ISBN: 9781591292074
Authors:
Kurt S. Takamine
Publisher: Publishamerica Inc
Date of Publication: 2002-04-15
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 0.0
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How many servant-leaders have you met in your workplace? Most people have to strain to recall someone who was truly caring, a great listener, an inspiration, and committed to their personal growth. Have you ever dreamed about becoming such a leader? If the answer is a resounding “Yes!” this book was written for you. Servant-Leadership in the Real World takes a practical look at such topics as bringing love and spirituality into work, becoming a servant without becoming a wimp, and changing your organization through transformative servant-leadership. Utilizing illustrations from the cinematic, athletic, political, and spiritual arenas, Servant-Leadership in the Real World provides the reader with a systematic approach for becoming the leader that will truly inspire others. Whether you are a CEO or first-time manager, this book will challenge you to recapture your humanity in your workplace. Servant-leadership isn’t another management approach; it is your call to radical leadership!
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Navigate leadership through service and empowerment ethos.
If you've ever felt traditional leadership models were too hierarchical and often disempowering, this book will resonate with you. It flips the script by proposing a model where leaders support and uplift their teams. It's not just theory; it's about practical application in everyday professional life. A read that might just redefine your approach to leadership and teamwork.
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