The Tao of Leadership: Leadership Strategies for a New Age [Mass Market Paperback]

John Heider (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1986

How to be the very best kind of leader
In the fifth century B.C., the Chinese sage Lao Tzu set down the laws of effective leadership that he had discovered after years of meditation and careful observation. He called his invaluable teaching Tao Te Ching, which translates as 'The Book of How Things Happen', and addressed it to the wisest, most powerful leaders of his day.
Knowing how things happen gives the leader more power and ability than all the degrees and titles the world can offer. This program -- featuring comments and anecdotes by bestselling author Dr. Denis Waitley -- will help you learn how things happen.
The principles within this program are for anyone who aspires to leadership, whether in business, politics, government, school, church or family. Through a combination of excerpts from the Tao Te Ching, juxtaposed with contemporary examples that illuminate the quotations, The Tao of Leadership instructs listeners in the art of governing through the skillful management of human resources.

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Dr. Denis Waitley is recognized as an authority on high-level achievement and personal excellence. One of America's most sought-after keynote speakers, he has studied and counseled leaders in every field from Superbowl and Olympic athletes to astronauts and top corporate executives. Among his books are The Psychology of Winning, Seeds of Greatness, The Winner's Edge, and his newest release, Being the Best.

Ralph Blum has narrated a host of titles for Macmillan Audio, including Hero with a Thousand Faces, He, She, Zen Practice, and The Book.  In describing Ralph's reading of Zen in the Art of Archery, also published by Macmillan Audio, AudioFile magazine declared, "Selecting reader Ralph Blum was a great way to resurrect the ideas in this rich and satisfying book. His academic tone inspires respect and makes the ideas even more intriguing."

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 167 pages
• Publisher: Bantam (April 1, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553278207
• ISBN-13: 978-0553278200
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #622,079 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More understandable version of the Tao Te Ching, August 1, 2000

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J. Morse "jeff18124" (Norfolk, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Tao of Leadership/Audio Cassette (Audio Cassette)

I have listened to a good translation of the Tao Te Ching along with some commentary about it, which was very interesting, but some ideas from China before Christ do not translate do today's world directly. This audio book makes the Tao more useful in today's world, especially for leading groups, including therapy groups such as I do. Especially helpful are the anecdotes by a leading expert in leadership which follow each passage. I would recommend this to anyone who has read or listened to the Tao and wants to understand it better. It is especially easy to listen to in the car.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Changed My Life!, August 22, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Tao of Leadership (Mass Market Paperback)

This book changed my whole outlook on life, work and parenting. I came to realize that "leadership" is simply the art of observing, reflecting, understanding, and helping others to understand. Snippets of wisdom like "The wise leader is invisible" and "only push where there is no resistance" will have you contemplating the true meaning of leadership. I've read this book many times over (it's a short book and brisk read, the time is spent absorbing and reflecting) and it refreshes me each time. Wonderful!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for every leader and those aspiring to lead!, October 9, 2006

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Kathleen Cabot-Smith "CEO LeadersCore, a Cabo... (New York * Miami * Kansas City * Dallas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Tao of Leadership: Leadership Strategies for a New Age (Mass Market Paperback)

I have read this book countless times since purchasing it in the late 1980's. Its pages are worn but its content remains fresh, profound and useful. I have worked with Global 500 Leaders throughout the world for nearly 20 years and find this book reaches them at a core level and has created an impetus for real change in many. This is on my required reading list for every leadership retreat and has been a treasured gift to many clients.

No preaching, just ageless wisdom applied to leadership, and life. I would dare any reader not to get something out of this book. The lessons are only a page long so you can easily pick it up to read one at a time or devour the entire book in short order, as so many do.