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Leadership by the Book is an exceptional new book, brimming with insights, ideas, tools, and tactics for becoming a successful leader. Written in the parable format of Ken Blanchard's bestselling The One Minute Manager. and Raving Fans, it tells the story of a professor and a minister who school a young professional in management skills and ethics. Citing Jesus as a source for practical lessons in effective leadership, the authors explore the concept of "servant leadership" and offer simple strategies for bringing vision and values to any organization. Individuals will learn how to:
Achieve goals without sacrificing character or faithInspire and sustain commitment and others to give their bestBuild teamwork and celebrate successesFind personal passion and meaning in work
Sure to be required reading for managers and employees, Leadership by the Book can also be applied in day-to-day life by parents, coaches, entrepreneurs, and community leaders everywhere.
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Most management books tend to overwhelm the reader with a multitude of facts and figures which are not easy to recall under pressure. But Ken Blanchard has found the answer: he tells stories. Vivid, memorable and clear for the manager who really wants to learn.
Leadership by the Book draws on Jesus' teachings as a source of practical help in effective leadership. Recounting the story of a teacher, a minister and a marketplace leader who support each other in their leadership challenges, this extraordinary book offers unexpected and exceptional solutions to tough leadership problems.
Blanchard, Hybels and Hodges offer simple strategies for bringing vision -- and values -- to the workplace, and teach us lessons relevant to the day-to-day life of parents, tutors, entrepreneurs and religious and community leaders everywhere.