The Tao of Leadership is an invaluable tool for anyone in a position of leadership. It provides the simplest and clearest advice on how to be the very best kind of leader: be faithful, trust the process, pay attention, and inspire others to become their own leaders. Heider's book is a blend of practical insight and profound wisdom, offering inspiration and advice. This book is used as a Management/Leadership training text by many Fortune 500 corporations, including IBM, Mitsubishi, and Prudential.
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This is a particularly readable and accessible version of a great but difficult work. --Publisher's Weekly
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
I've used this book for over 10 years as my leadership support tool. As General Manager of a $200MM business, I need perspective and support on a daily basis - and Heider's book provides it. I love that the persective is NOT a management flavor of the week, but a view on leadership that stands the test of time.
I've given this book as a gift to peers, friends, and family for years - just purchased copies last week for my new staff. It provides us with a common framework and a vision of where we're taking our organization.
Thanks, Heider, for great thoughts, great lessons, and great leadership!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
Each page gives you a lot to think about and to reflect upon.
Don't bother with this book if you want something to give you
the quick and dirty answer, this ain't it.
Don't bother with this book if you want something to give you
the quick and dirty answer, this ain't it.
But, it will get you to stop and reflect upon yourself and your effect
upon the world and others. It will get you to find your own
answers if you slow down long enough to sense them.
This book is best a few pages at a time. It can get deep if you let it.
The thing that would make this book a 10 is if it were focused a little less
on "leadership". Maybe something like; The Tao of Life.
30 of 34 people found the following review helpful
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In this book, Heider guides the reader down the long path to enlightened leadership. Leadership is not about manipulation or command and control, says Heider; the leader should at most be a catalyst for what the group should come up with themselves. Interesting stuff. The gold nuggets of wisdom that Heider gives in this book are reason enough to buy it, even if you are not a leader. It goes without saying that Taoism encompasses much more than mere leadership and I finished the book wanting to know more about Taoism. My one criticism of this book is that it is not for everybody. What Heider purports, essentially, is a very specific, idealised form of leadership (in real life, you have to learn to have a forceful presence, not just be wise and harmonious). But if this sounds like your type of book, then buy it, along with Max Depree's Leadership Is An Art.
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Resonates with Leadership work
This book is the Tao Te Ching translated to leadership situations. I thought it was great, and found many quotable insights in the book. Read more
Published 1 month ago by RnD
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lessons in Life
I am still learning much from this one and may I say, I've learned a ton of new life perspective from this one...
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Published 3 months ago by Sonny Garcia
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It is the spirit that speaks out of this book...
For me the most expressive and often used book. At the time I read some words in bed before I sleep.
Published 4 months ago by Rainer Henkel
4.0 out of 5 stars
Class Book
I got this book for a class but it is an easy read and a good book to have in the library collection for personal growth.
Published 4 months ago by Sylvia Gray
5.0 out of 5 stars
Inspiring Read!
It covers most real life situations and how we should lead according to Tao.
The good news is the book also gives you explanation why it's the right way.
The good news is the book also gives you explanation why it's the right way.
Published 4 months ago by Handoko Said
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Tao of Leadership
Great book for quick daily reads. Very short chapters with leaves you much to think about. "The Tao of Leadership"
Published 4 months ago by Robert Sheehan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book
I have always had this book since the early 90's. Now I just keep it with me in my phone so I can read it's simple wisdom. Even when I don't have the physical book with me. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Earl Duskey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Timeless wisdom for each new age
The value and impact of leadership can be measured in many different ways. Two of the most common approaches focus on who a leader is, and, on what a leader achieves. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Robert Morris
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a living philosophy
I first came across this book some 20 years ago, and it literally dropped off the shelf. Ive found it inspiring, sound and useful in my everyday life both managing people and more... Read more
Published on April 30, 2011 by artofoz
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great thought-provoking tool for experienced leaders
Newly promoted leaders typically benefit most from clear guidance and hands-on coaching, so The Tao of Leadership probably wouldn't be the best choice for someone in an early stage... Read more
Published on September 29, 2010 by DrDeb
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