Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands

by Ortberg, Nancy

• ISBN13: 9781414321646
• ISBN10: 1414321643
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-07-01
• Publisher: Tyndale House Pub

Summary

Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands is an engaging and insightful look into the qualities, attributes, and practices that turn ordinary leaders into extraordinary ones. Nancy Ortberg's unique twist on vision casting; managing tensions; nurturing healthy conflict; motivating those around you; fostering creativity, passion, and trust is unlike anything you've ever read before! At times challenging, at times candid, but always inspiring, Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands will bring out the best in even the most seasoned leaders.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. xi
Author's Note	p. xiii
Introduction	p. xv
Rubber Bands	p. 1
The Core of Leadership	p. 7
The Problem with T-shirts	p. 17
Stone Ships	p. 27
Seabiscuit	p. 41
Rock, Paper, Scissors	p. 55
Rubber Bands II	p. 71
Defining Moments	p. 81
Bad Person ... Bad Fit ... Big Difference	p. 97
Teamwork Is a Strategy, Not a Slogan	p. 113
The Hardest Person to Lead	p. 123
T-shirts, Redux	p. 135
What You May Not Know about Mongooses	p. 149
What's Barcelona Got to Do with It?	p. 165
Ch ... Ch ... Ch ... Changes	p. 177
When to Worry	p. 189
Promises	p. 207
Rubber Bands III	p. 219
Understatement of the Year	p. 227
About the Author	p. 241
Acknowledgments	p. 243
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