In today's changing business world, leaders face more challenges than ever before, ranging from increased competition, to new ways of reaching customers, and even to motivating people.
Leadership by the Book is an exceptional 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 teach management skills and ethics to a young professional. 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 faith
- Inspire others to give their best
- Build teamwork and celebrate successes
- Find personal passion and meaning in work
A must-read 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.
"A must-read for the leader of the 21st century, especially one who wants to know the 'heart' of a leader."
~ C. W. Pollard, chairman, ServiceMaster
Details:
Category: Managing organizations
ISBN-13: 978-0688172398
Publisher: William Morrow
Publication date: 1999
Edition description:
Pages: 208
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.53(d)
Also available in audio edition
Ken Blanchard, one of the most influential leadership experts in the world, is the coauthor of the iconic bestseller, The One Minute Manager, and more than 60 other books whose combined sales total more than 21 million copies. His groundbreaking works have been translated into more than 42 languages and in 2005 he was inducted into Amazon’s Hall of Fame as one of the top 25 bestselling authors of all time. He is also the cofounder with his wife, Margie, of The Ken Blanchard Companies®, an international management training and consulting firm in San Diego, California, and Lead Like Jesus, a worldwide organization committed to helping people become servant leaders.
Bill Hybels is the senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago, Illinois. He is the author of Too Busy Not to Pray and Making Life Work.
Phil Hodges has been active in the leadership of his local church for more than twenty years, including serving six years as church chairman. Phil is coauthor with Ken Blanchard of the bestselling Lead Like Jesus book. Cofounder of the Lead Like Jesus organization, he serves as its chief content officer.
