A bestseller, "The Leadership Wisdom of Jesus provides practical leadership lessons at a time when religious-themed works like "The Purpose-Driven Life are increasingly popular. This updated and expanded edition shows how Jesus' teachings apply to contemporary workplace issues, including how to motivate and empower employees. Manz challenges readers to evaluate their own leadership style, improve interpersonal management skills, and consider how time-tested spiritual wisdom can increase their effectiveness. The book explores such themes as servant leadership, letting go of judgment, and the wisdom of recognizing and affirming the value of every person. The new chapter addresses issues like accountability and justice in relation to compassion and forgiveness, and provides more examples of women in management and other leadership situations.
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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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Charles C. Manz, Ph.D., speaker, consultant, and bestselling business author, has won the Stybel-Peabody National Book Award and had his work featured in many national business publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, and Success. His clients have included 3M, Ford, Motorola, Xerox, General Motors, American Express, Proctor & Gamble, Banc One, the U.S. and Canadian Governments, and many others.
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Outstanding lessons in sound leadership practice.,
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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.
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Great for new managers and old who care for their followers,
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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.
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Awesome book! This is a great book that you will want to reread each year. Well written with clear ideas and thoughts.
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- Emotional Discipline: The Power to Choose How You Feel; 5 Life Changing Steps to Feeling Better Every Day by Charles C Manz in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- The Power of Failure: 27 Ways to Turn Life's Setbacks Into Success by Charles C Manz in Front Matter
- The Practice and Philosophy of Decision Making: A Seven Step Spiritual Guide by Neerja Raman in Back Matter
- Christian Reflections on The Leadership Challenge (J-B Leadership Challenge: Kouzes/Posner) by James M. Kouzes in Back Matter
- Spiritual Intelligence at Work, Volume 5: Meaning, Metaphor, and Morals (Research in Ethical Issues in Organizations, Volume 5) (Research in Ethical Issues in Organizations, Volume 5) by Moses Pava on page 136
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