Leading from the Heart: Choosing to Be a Servant Leader [Hardcover]

Jack Kahl (Author), Tom Donelan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2004

Drawing from his thirty years of entrepreneurial experience, his friendship with Sam Walton, founder of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., and years of self-motivated study, Jack Kahl reveals the true spirit of leadership.

In 1971, Kahl made the investment of a lifetime: he bought a small, Cleveland company with revenues of just $800,000, renamed the company Manco, Inc., and began creating one of the most exciting business stories ever. By the time Kahl retired in 2000, the company was selling consumer products to the best retailers around the globe and had achieved revenues of more than $300 million. He sold the company in 1998, sharing 30% of the wealth - some $27 million - with his "partners," a title long held by every Manco employee. With Leading From the Heart, Kahl brings a unique and powerful lesson to all aspiring leaders: leadership begins with a choice - a choice to serve others that comes from the heart. But this choice is only the beginning. The servant leader must be of strong character and seek knowledge endlessly. Today's leaders must be creative, passionate, disciplined, and courageous people who still make the time to care for others. Like a coach calling from the sidelines, urging you to push your hardest and achieve your best, Kahl, with the aid of co-author Tom Donelan, has written a truly remarkable and inspiring book. Leading From the Heart is a succinct lesson - a must read for anyone who aspires to realize his or her potential as a leader, and for all who seek to unite ethics, integrity, and business savvy with the bottom line.

Editorial Reviews

Review

...a marvelous job of integrating the elements of leadership in demonstrating and explaining the synchronistic nature of servant leadership. -- Joe Hardin, Former CEO & President, Kinkos & Former CEO, Sam's Wholesale

...highly recommend this book to any young person looking to build their ideals, philosophies, and practical guidelines for life. -- Butch Davis, Head Coach, Cleveland Browns

A great leader himself, Jack Kahl shares a lifetime of networking and study about proven leadership skills. -- Jack Shewmaker, Director of Wal-mart Stores and Retired President

A passion for your business, your people and your products came through as a central piece of this inspiring book. -- John Walton, Board of Directors, Wal-Mart & Chairman, True North Partners, LLC

This book is a must read for any entrepreneur who wants to develop a successful business future. -- Jack Kappus, Retired CEO, The Kappus Company

About the Author

Jack Kahl was the owner and CEO of Manco, Inc. for nearly thirty years. He sits on multiple boards and splits his time between writing, speaking, and consulting.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 150 pages
• Publisher: Kahl & Associates; 1 edition (September 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0975864106
• ISBN-13: 978-0975864104
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #809,330 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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