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Awakening the Leader Within: A Story of Transformation [Hardcover]

Kevin Cashman (Author), Jack Forem (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)


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April 18, 2003
Kevin Cashman, one of the world's leading executive coaches, takes readers on a transformative journey to a new way of leading and a new way of living

"Once you start reading Awakening the Leader Within, you won't set it down. Cashman doesn't let you off the hook until you contemplate how you will live your life differently."
—Tom Debrowski, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Operations, Mattel, Inc.

Awakening the Leader Within guides readers through the Six Seeds of Growth, which Cashman has used to help thousands of business leaders change their personal and work lives for the better. He draws on his renowned executive coaching techniques in order to lead the reader on a path to self-discovery and personal betterment. Based on the premise that you need to grow the person in order to grow the leader, this inspirational and interactive story centers on Benson Quinn, a CEO facing a deluge of personal and professional crises. As Quinn confronts the defining moments of his life, the reader learns valuable lessons about authentic and purposeful leadership, applicable at home as well as in the boardroom. At a time when issues of business ethics crowd the headlines-causing many leaders to question whether profit should be a leader's only goal-the practical applications of this book are more timely than ever. Awakening the Leader Within has been endorsed by more than thirty CEOs, thought leaders, and bestselling authors.

Kevin Cashman (Minneapolis, MN) is the founder of LeaderSource, the nation's premier executive coaching consultancy. He has been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Harvard Management Update, and Human Resource Executive. He has also been a contributing editor to Executive Excellence magazine.



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“Cashman has written his masterpiece.” (Change Management Monitor, May 2004)

“…This text is both a novel and a practical guide on how to become a much better leader, and even possibly a better person…” (Human Resources, April 2003)

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Far from the typical leadership book that explores only theories and concepts, this interactive coaching experience takes you on a personal journey to awaken a new way of leading and a new way of living. Blending the power of an inspiring story with the power of reflective questions, this transformative book gives you deep, enduring ways to create value in all parts of your life. Based on the premise that you need to grow as a person to grow as a leader, the story centers on Bensen Quinn, a CEO facing a deluge of personal and professional challenges. As Quinn faces the defining moments of his life, you will learn valuable lessons about authentic and purposeful leadership, applicable at home and in the boardroom. In a time when issues of business ethics crowd the headlines–causing many leaders to question whether profit should be a leader’s only goal–the practical applications of this book are more timely than ever. Expect to have a life-enriching reading experience.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (April 18, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0471273198
  • ISBN-13: 978-0471273196
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #840,633 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Awakening The Leader Within, June 4, 2003
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Joe Eastman (Minneapolis, MN USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Awakening the Leader Within: A Story of Transformation (Hardcover)
Kevin Cashman's book is a classic. It combines his soulful insights about authentic leadership with a gripping and realistic tale of the realities confronted by a contemporary executive torn between the bottom line and what's really important in leadership and life.It addresses the greed seeking, short term focus and trends so prevalent in executive suites today. If you are a father and a results driven executive you'll weep when you read this book. I did. IT'S A SINGULAR CLARION CALL JUST WHEN WE NEED IT THE MOST.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awakening the Leader Within, June 17, 2003
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It was phenomenal!  I read it in one sitting.  It was engrossing, thought-provoking and a very compelling look at business values.  I would love to see a series of such books on a variety of specific topics.  The fictional character interwoven with relevant teachings is a format that needs to continue.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Non-fiction woven beautifully with fiction, October 27, 2009
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Many readers have already provided insightful reviews. I just want to mention that the reason that this book is a compelling read is the beautiful story-telling by Kevin Cashman. You can relate and empathize with the characters. After reading this book, I tried "Leadership from inside out" by the same author but didn't find it as interesting. The author should continue this format. It works because we all love good stories.
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At a quarter past four on Friday, Bensen Quinn, chairman and CEO of High-Quest, finally breaks free from putting out fires long to hold his twice-rescheduled Monday morning meeting with his top executives. Read the first page
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