The Lemming Dilemma: Living with Purpose, Leading with Vision [Paperback]

David Hutchens (Author), Bobby Gombert (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 19, 2000 | ISBN-10: 1883823455 | ISBN-13: 978-1883823450 | Edition: 1st

The Lemming Dilemma introduces the crucial organizational learning discipline of personal mastery--the evolving process of self-awareness that enables people to create new possibilities for themselves and their organizations. In this engaging story, Emmy the lemming wakes up to her own purpose and vision, and defies the age-old urge to follow the other lemmings off the cliff. But Emmy goes far beyond a mere rejection of tradition. Through her own surprising choices, she inspires other lemmings to wake up to their missions and to pursue their deepest aims and visions--both individually and collectively. In this simply told story are profound lessons about what it means to be the leader of your own life and to share your vision with others. Includes questions for reflection and group discussion.

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About the Author

David Hutchens is passionate about new possibilities for organizations and the people in them. As principal of Iconoclast Communications, he writes, speaks, and consults in the areas of organizational learning and organic change. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife Robbie and daughter Emory.

Product Details

• Paperback: 86 pages
• Publisher: Pegasus Communications; 1st edition (January 19, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1883823455
• ISBN-13: 978-1883823450
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #347,213 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Short Tale Of "Tails", August 5, 2000

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This review is from: The Lemming Dilemma: Living with Purpose, Leading with Vision (Paperback)

Look up "lemming" in the dictionary and you will read: a lemming is a small arctic rodent with a short tail. They also have an annoying habit of being followers, not leaders--thus the cliche, following the other lemmings off a cliff.

However, even lemmings need purpose. In this colorfully animated , 80 some odd page book, author David Hutchens and illustrator extrordinaire, Bobby Gombert, present some very important life lessons in a most remarkable way--simply, succinctly, and concisely.

Using clever humor, we read the story of Emmy the lemming. Emmy has an epiphiany and decides not to jump. She also rallies others to be leaders not followers. Through metaphors and muse, people of all ages are reminded--"If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything"

As one of Hutchen's other books, "Outlearning The Wolves", this makes an excellent resource guide for teachers, parents, and business managers. Inclusion of probing questions for group discussion is a plus. Highly recommended, even for children.

other reading suggestions: "You've Earned It, Don't Lose it" by Suze Orman and "Outlearning The Wolves" by David Hutchens

Your interest & comments are appreciated--CDS

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Taking the Leap, December 3, 2005

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Jennifer "uniqueblue" (PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Lemming Dilemma: Living with Purpose, Leading with Vision (Paperback)

Books on vision are often dry and word-intensive. I was amazed at how this author was able to create a truly humorous book, while still communicating some very deep and essential concepts. I laughed my way through this delightful tale, and yet came away motivated to make positive changes in my life and to pursue my dreams. This was very easy to read, so much so that my 9 year old read and enjoyed it...but it is not a children's book per se...the messages are aimed towards adults.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars powerful book, changed my life, April 27, 2001

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This review is from: The Lemming Dilemma: Living with Purpose, Leading with Vision (Paperback)

Simple, powerful, practical. I had read "The Fith Discipline" by Peter Senge and this book explained to me what was Personal Mastery all about in only a few pages using a powerful methaphor... You'll always remmember the story.. It worked for me... Now I feel that I have found my purpose in life.. I'm able to see want to create.