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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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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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!
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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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.
29 of 33 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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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 12 months ago by artofoz
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 20 months ago by DrDeb
What?
Maybe my mind is too cluttered or I am lacking a certain "zen' quality, but I don't find this book very useful at all. There are 81 "chapters". Read more
Published on January 4, 2010 by J. Ford
Great book but be careful
This is undoubtedly an outstanding resource for people committed to harnessing collective intelligence, energy and potential of groups - who want to participate powerfully and... Read more
Published on September 25, 2009 by Kenneth L. Lowe
The Tao of Leadership
Really good book, teaches you how to be a good person in a leadership position. I wish the real world would read this it's very informative. Read more
Published on August 29, 2009 by Larry Hudson
Please invest in this book!!
This book is priceless. The energy of this work will cause you to re-evaluate your outlook on life in a way that is pleasing to both nature and yourself. Read more
Published on August 19, 2009 by William R. Jeffries V
A must have book for managers, leaders
A great book to have on your shelf and pull out when you need some other 'advice' besides your own. Incredible stories and analogies to help the new leader or seasoned... Read more
Published on February 10, 2009 by Jennifer Orme
Aha moment
This book gave me an aha moment.
The world is full of interesting things to try and do. So what?
Put an end to all striving. Why not?
The world is full of interesting things to try and do. So what?
Put an end to all striving. Why not?
Published on August 13, 2008 by B. Ma
Excellent book for a certain leadership
First, if you're looking for a straight translation of the Tao te Ching, this isn't it. If, however, you want a book that roughly translates one of the world's great texts into... Read more
Published on May 11, 2008 by David Robinson
Excellent for Supervisors & Managers & Anyone Leading Projects or...
I taught management development seminars and provided private coaching to hundreds of managers at all levels of organizations for 22+ years from front line supervisors to state... Read more
Published on January 19, 2008 by Darla M. Desautel
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