The Way of Leading People: Unlocking Your Integral Leadership Skills with the Tao Te Ching [Paperback]

Patrick J. Warneka (Author), Timothy H. Warneka (Author), Lao Tzu (Author), Richard Strozzi-Heckler (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2007

Are you ready to lead people into tomorrow? Every generation has its leadership classics, but did you know that one classic surpasses them all? Only the Tao Te Ching--written in China over 2500 years ago by the celebrated scholar Lao Tzu--has been translated more often than any text except the Bible. Succeeding as a leader in today's global economy requires your understanding of Master Lao's practical leadership wisdom: accept what is; flow with the natural order of things; be alive to the present moment. Prepare yourself for some pleasant surprises. The brothers Warneka, Patrick & Tim-leadership experts and martial artists-have updated Lao Tzu's classic leadership strategy, aligning it with today's global realities. Inspired by the modern urban landscape, The Way of Leading People will unleash your integral leadership skills ... while teaching you how to successfully lead people into tomorrow.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Asogomi Publishing International (June 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976862743
• ISBN-13: 978-0976862741
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,652,331 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE MODERN ARCHITECTURE OF ANCIENT WISDOM, July 17, 2007

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Donna Coomer "Between the Lines Reviews" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Way of Leading People: Unlocking Your Integral Leadership Skills with the Tao Te Ching (Paperback)

Thoughts of superiority and having figured it all out, have been the accepted norm in the West for some time now. One only has to stop, look, and listen to realize this is not necessarily the case. Our "leaders" fall short every day without a clue. Luckily for us, we have Tim Warneka and his brother, Patrick, diligently working to change this with books like THE WAY OF LEADING PEOPLE. By taking the ancient wisdom of Lao Tzu, put forth in the Tao Te Ching(pro. Dow Duh Jing), and applying it to the modern architecture of current life, we get a chance to change this current way of thinking by becoming better, more informed leaders and over time, replacing those who currently "lead".

Using Lao Tzu's chosen format of verse, Tim and Patrick give us easily applicable versions of Master Tzu's wisdom; "When leaders neither push nor pull/willingly, the people follow." As you read thru, choose a verse randomly or take them in order letting the ideas simply sit with you as you go about your day. As I learned when reading Tim's LEADING PEOPLE THE BLACK BELT WAY, any job, any where, any time can benefit.

Absorbing the thoughts put forth allow yourself to ruminate on the real-life architecture that Patrick and Tim chose to frame the verses. Leadership is yet another part of life that is not black and white but subtle shades of gray. Patrick's photographs can lead us thru the proffered wisdom "discovering the Way in-between" and developing the sense of strength and balance that great leadership thrives on.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars new perspective, May 26, 2007

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Janis G. Woodworth - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Way of Leading People: Unlocking Your Integral Leadership Skills with the Tao Te Ching (Paperback)

Pat and Tim Warneka have blended two diverse perspectives on leadership into a creative and visually appealing work. Great for office, classroom or coffee table

Janis G. Woodworth, PhD

5.0 out of 5 stars Effective skills necessary for life and business, October 10, 2007

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Lisa D. Smith "Lily Sparkletoon" (Georgia) - See all my reviews
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This book is an inspiration to people from all over the world who want to listen to the wisdom of the past to be relevent in the world of today. The book is easy to understand and comprehend.