Spiritlinking Leadership: Working Through Resistance to Organizational Change [Paperback]

Donna J. Markham (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1999

Spiritlinking, the author's original term, refers to a new way of interacting with others. Emphasizing relationships, spiritlinking affirms each individual as an expression of the energy, wisdom, spirit and culture of the group. The results of this dynamic new approach to leadership are many. Spiritlinking helps foster new ideas and service, greater productivity, a more harmonious sense of community, a way to work through resistance to change, and a deeper sense of meaning in one's work. Integrating spirituality, psychology, and extensive leadership experience, these strategies help leaders at all levels of all kinds of organizations. This important book identifies the symptoms of resistance to change, tells how to bridge factions and promote community, shows how to provide healthy leadership--and reveals how to keep it healthy. Examples, charts, practical information, and probing questions help apply the strategies to one's own situation. Of far-reaching applicability, this is concrete help for leaders in any situation--from secular businesses to churches, synagogues, and religious orders. Schools, healthcare facilities, and other organizations can be revitalized by the book. It's also useful for small-group leaders, youth ministers, and chaplains.

Editorial Reviews

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An important, meaningful book. -- Presence

Anyone serious about equipping an organization for the new millennium and beyond should read this book. -- Catholic Library World

Must reading for all leaders dedicated to building healthier communities and a more just society. -- Richard J. Kramer, President/CEO, Catholic Healthcare West

One of the healthiest and most balanced approaches to dealing with resistance in organizations that I have ever seen. -- Thomas G. McCarthy, Vice-Chairman, J.J. Barnicke, Ltd.

This is a challenging and courageous book that anyone who is in a position of leadership should read. -- Fr. Timothy Radcliffe, O.P., Master of the Dominican Order

About the Author

Donna J. Markham, O.P., is president and CEO of the Southdown Institute in Aurora in Ontario, Canada. She has held leadership positions in nonprofit organizations in health care, education, and social service and also within the Adrian Dominican Congregation, of which she's a member. She lectures internationally on organization transformation, resistance to change, and community building.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Paulist Press (March 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809138409
• ISBN-13: 978-0809138401
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #354,588 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Leadership for growth, July 3, 2001

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This review is from: Spiritlinking Leadership: Working Through Resistance to Organizational Change (Paperback)

In Spiritlinking Leadership, Donna Markham presents a means by which leaders in various organizational settings, profits and non-profits alike, can identify the causes and behaviors associated with organizational change. By doing so, the leader can then begin to work toward building the community of persons within the organization by recognizing and linking together strengths and weaknesses. A Spiritlinking Leader is one who builds on the strengths, assists with the weaknesses and encourages the growth of the individuals for the betterment not only of the organization but also the community worldwide. I have used this text on several occasions with students in a leadership program who have all had positive reactions to it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Discussion-Starter, December 25, 2003

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This review is from: Spiritlinking Leadership: Working Through Resistance to Organizational Change (Paperback)

This book has enabled us to have some quality conversations with our senior management teams without resulting in contentious interchanges. We have been able to analyze some of the factors that have caused us to resist necessary changes in our business operations. Additionally, our Board of Directors has utilized the processes outlined in Spiritlinking to assist in working through resistances to transformative change. The book is clearly written without use of jargon.