The Leadership Wisdom of Jesus: Practical Lessons for Today [Hardcover]

Charles C. Manz (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1998

Offering practical lessons for becoming a wise and highly effective leader, this text focuses on a constructive and compassionate approach to leadership based on positive spiritual principles contained in the teachings of Jesus. Insights reflecting examples of Jesus' teachings (which transcend religious beliefs) are provided, and through lessons like "racing for last place" and "cleaning your insides", themes such as humility, forgiveness and value are explored. The text has been written following consultation with organizations such as 3M, Ford, Motorola, Xerox and Arthur Anderson.

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The idea that a happy workforce is an effective one isn't new. However, organizational consultant Manz (Business Without Bosses, Wiley, 1993) brings a fresh approach to the concept, showing how the deeper vision of the gospels can teach business leaders to emphasize commitment over a bottom-line agenda by recognizing the value and contribution of every individual. Applying lessons from Jesus' parables to the corporation, Manz illustrates the effectiveness of "mustard-seed power": that truthfulness, humility, compassion, forgiveness, and love are the farthest-reaching approaches a leader can use to inspire others to contribute their best work efforts. Written for a broad audience, this is suitable for both public and corporate libraries.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Charles C. Manz, PhD, is a speaker, consultant, and bestselling business author. He holds the Charles and Janet Nirenberg Chair of Business Leadership in the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts. His work has been featured on radio and television and in The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, U.S. News & World Report, Success, Psychology Today, Fast Company and several other national publications. He received the prestigious Marvin Bower Fellowship at the Harvard Business School which is ''awarded for outstanding achievement in research and productivity, influence, and leadership in business scholarship.'' He earned a PhD in Business, with an emphasis in Organizational Behavior and Psychology, from The Pennsylvania State University and MBA and BA degrees from Michigan State University.Dr. Manz has served as a consultant for many organizations, including 3M, Ford, Motorola, Xerox, the Mayo Clinic, Procter & Gamble, General Motors, American Express, Allied Signal, Unisys, Josten's Learning, Banc One, the American Hospital Association, the American College of Physician Executives, the U.S. and Canadian governments, and many others.. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 178 pages
• Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers; 1st edition (January 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576750280
• ISBN-13: 978-1576750285
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,322,090 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding lessons in sound leadership practice., September 6, 1998

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This review is from: The Leadership Wisdom of Jesus: Practical Lessons for Today (Hardcover)

I enjoyed Manz's perspective on leadership. In the age of mergers, aquisitions, and emphasis on the bottom line, Manz offers sound leadership for the business executive based on the fundamental wisdom of Jesus Christ. The subject manner offers huge challenges for the executive of today. Ideas such as lead by serving, passiveness, lifting up employees, and leadership through example are all sound but seem to be huge challenges in todays world. Those who are critical are unwilling to accept the challenge but it does work. It is refreshing to see a perspective based solely on the truth. Leadership based on the truth will not fail and I congradulate Dr. Manz on his stance and his thoughts.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for new managers and old who care for their followers, August 22, 1999

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This review is from: The Leadership Wisdom of Jesus: Practical Lessons for Today (Paperback)

I am a Christian and was looking for a book on managagement that would help me to be a good leader and also help me learn to creatate a win-win type situation. I found that this book confurmed that what I have been doing in regard to my leadership style is how God would have me to be. I have to say that Mr. Manz stretches for the passage and the subject to meet, He in the most part does a very good job. I would recemmened this book to everyone, leader or not .It give good advice on how we should treat people.

5.0 out of 5 stars Must read..., April 6, 2010

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This review is from: The Leadership Wisdom of Jesus: Practical Lessons for Today (Paperback)

Awesome book! This is a great book that you will want to reread each year. Well written with clear ideas and thoughts.