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The Inner-Work of Leadership Paperback – March 1, 2010

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In The Inner-Work of Leadership, Barry Brownstein has pioneered a new pathway to effective leadership. Brownstein explains that it is the transformational process taking place inside of us that makes great leaders and great organizations possible. Many books offer us techniques to engage employees, but Brownstein, who holds the CSX Chair in Leadership at the Merrick School of Business of the University of Baltimore, makes clear why techniques wear out quickly, and many managers go on firefighting.

The Inner-Work of Leadership takes us on a journey to discover a fresh, unfailing source of leadership energy. To tap into it, Brownstein shows us how to do our inner-work. We need add nothing; rather, we uncover and then give up mistaken beliefs we have about ourselves and those we lead. When we drop our mistaken beliefs, we discover tremendous reserves of human ingenuity. Following his practical guidance, inner-work leads to elevated purposes, higher values, and simple principles that unleash organizational intelligence.

Integrating the perennial spiritual wisdom, lessons learned by quantum physicists, and modern management principles, Brownstein offers us a lens through which we can see fresh possibilities for intelligent, wholehearted engagement beyond what we have dreamed was possible in organizations. A pathway to emergent, innovative change is revealed. Brownstein amply demonstrates the power of inner-work, sharing the experiences of individuals and the performance of organizations in business, the arts, education, healthcare, and sports. This masterful book is brimming with guidance and inspiration.

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284 pages
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Jane Philip Publications, LLC
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March 1, 2010
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6 x 0.64 x 9 inches
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0984425403
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978-0984425402
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"Immensely powerful! The Inner-Work of Leadership transcends the traditional boundaries between professional and personal improvement. For all books that I read, the ultimate test is do I make any strategic, tactical, or personal changes as a result of reading it? This book hit all three dimensions in a lasting and profound way." --Gabriel Batstone, Managing Director, CAE Flightscape -- Gabriel Batstone

"There is profound wisdom on every page of this book." --Warren Nilsson, PhD, Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill University -- Warren Nilsson

"The Inner Work of Leadership provides a clear path and roadmap for the open minded reader to reexamine and re-think their paradigms about leadership. The Inner Work of Leadership is a groundbreaking must read for those currently in leadership positions and for those aspiring to leadership positions." -Peter Quinn, Senior Vice-President for Corporate Development, Greenhorne & O'Mara, Inc. -- Peter Quinn

"Not just another how-to-book; The Inner-Work of Leadership provides a catalyst that takes the reader on an inward journey of self-discovery and reflection. This is a mind-opening adventure that will benefit readers both in their business and personal lives." --Frank R. van Vliet, Director of Leadership and Organizational Development, Baltimore Aircoil Company -- Frank R. van Vliet

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jane Philip Publications, LLC (March 1, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 284 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0984425403
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0984425402
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.7 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.64 x 9 inches

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Molly Gordon

Intelligent, nuanced, practical

Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2014

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I rarely post five star reviews, if only because I often distrust the glowing praise of raving fans, but it would be disingenuous of me to give any fewer than five stars to Barry Brownstein's book. I have read countless books on the topics of leadership and personal growth, but I've not read any that is more thoughtfully conceived. Brownstein draws from numerous other writers and theorists from David Bohm to Dee Houck to paint a picture of leadership that is intelligent, nuanced, and thorough.

Brownstein grounds his exploration of leadership in an understanding that the problems we see in the world and in our work lives are reflections of what we do not understand, not merely in terms of operational intelligence but in terms of grasping realities beyond our momentary limited frameworks. He observes, "At the core of many of our managerial errors is the belief that the problems are outside of us. We mistakenly believe that we are merely passive observers of an external reality, and we think we can fix it." Brownstein challenges leaders to adopt a radically different stance from that of command and control or even empower and support, calling us to get out of the way so that "extreme personal humility" can emerge, enabling us to "engage others, without coercion, in the pursuit of a common purpose."

I strongly recommend "The Inner Work of Leadership" for anyone in a leadership position, and I would interpret that to include entrepreneurs, community workers, parents, and anyone else endeavoring to bring people together for a common purpose.

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Jim Vinoski

Of course, it should've been so obvious!

Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2010

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When a brilliant old friend of mine recommended this book to me, I knew it had to be good.

I just finished, and now I know: "good" is an understatement. This is one of the three top leadership books I've ever read, and it surpasses the other two because its lessons will help me be not only a much better leader, but a much better person as well (though I guess I have those two backwards in order of importance!) First there was the shock of realizing the true meaning of the notion of distributed knowledge (which I thought I'd long ago embraced and internalized, having read Hayek, Read and others on the subject): *No, I can't and don't know everything, or anything close to everything, and nor do I have to! In fact, it's best if I don't even try!* Then came the amazing lessons about letting go of the ego and truly focusing on the people around me. The Inner-Work of Leadership proved to be a grab-bag of phenomenal ideas.

Professor Brownstein has inspired me to apply his techniques not only with the people I "lead" from an org chart standpoint, but up the ladder as well, with the leaders above me. Along the way I can recommend they read an inspiring book...

As an aside, I found it intriguing how many of Brownstein's sources and recommended readings were from authors I'd already discovered - not only in the leadership realm, such as Charles Koch (who wrote one of the other two of my favorite leadership books), but much farther afield, including Viktor Frankl, Christopher Alexander, and even Dr. John Sarno! But even with all that previous common discovery, his book tied it all together and gave me one of those rare and valuable moments of, "Of course - it should've been so obvious!" that so often mark the truly groundbreaking.

Thanks so much, Professor Brownstein. You've made my life better. How many authors can ever claim such a thing?

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The Inner-Work of Leadership

Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2013

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At one time I was told off for writing in the margins of my books my reflections and comments. For myself, the more comments and reflection points I mark the greater my esteem for the the author & book. The Inner-Work of Leadership is full of scribbles, marked quotations, comments to reflect on and I still refer back to it even today.

Another hallmark of a good book for me is the 'Further References' sections and how many of the books and article I follow up. Again, their are still books I am keen to read and of those I have read they have been a gold mine.

My favorite chapter is number 5: Surrendering to the Leader Within."The ego's greatest fear is that we remember we have a mind capable of choosing our True Self at any time; our real power of decision comes from choosing against the ego." Brownstein has a way of revealing the obvious.

This book is not only a lesson about leadership but it a book for living our lives. Wholeness is about living our lives everyday and leadership is for all of us to express no matter where we find ourselves; at work, personal relationships and in life.

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James Dunkerson

Deep stuff

Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2013

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I was a student of Professor Brownstein's in several classes at the University of Baltimore. I can assure you, 10 years after graduating, I still return to the lessons learned from him time and again. It is not easy material to master, and you'll spend a lifetime wringing every last drop of wisdom from it, but Barry Brownstein found a way to cut to the core of it. I'm glad I'm still in touch with him a decade later; mentor would be the wrong word, but my life has found new directions in the wisdom I've gained through his teachings. And this really is only the beginning!

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Practical, Relevant, and Insightful

Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2011

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This is one of many leadership/management books that I've read. It was the first to resonate with what we all know intuitively. Leadership is more about us, and the health of our personality. Many other books provide some theory or technique to strive. This is the only book that forces us to look inside ourselves. Have you ever struggled with how much to micro-manage? Is there a personality type that delivers good results? Are you micro-managed in your own workplace, but just accept it as status-quo? The Inner-Work of Leadership stands on the premise that leadership is first about dealing with the toxic issues in ourselves and freeing others who depend on you to think and act for themselves. It provides several stories of successful and failing leaders throughout many industries.

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David E.

Inner work is neccesary for personal/organizational change

Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2018

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I’m not even through it much, but something I read in the first 15 pages clarified something for me that I feel really has changed how I look at things.

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Jacqueline

An Inside Out Approach to Leadership

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2013

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This refreshingly easy to read leadership book is a joy. Enjoyable and meaningful examples throughout which flow with the teaching points of the book. In a market swamped with Leadership books this one stands out as it shows how great leadership is possible only by looking inside and not by reading a 'How To' guide. I've already bought it for several of my leadership clients!

Kasia

Good book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 26, 2013

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