75 Principles of Conscious Leadership Inspired Skills for 21st Century Business

by Schantz M.A. M.B.A., Michael

• ISBN13: 9781934759066
• ISBN10: 1934759066
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-06-21
• Publisher: Robert Reed Publishers

Summary

This book came as Schantz's response to a deep calling to create one volume that contained the best of the principles, practices and conscious skills for the leaders of the 21st Century organization. Schantz distilled the learning from his coaching, mastermind, studies in leadership, spirituality and psychology, plus many years of professional management experience, and observation. 75 Principles of Conscious Leadership is a compendium of the conscious skills of leadership, human communication, human motivation, and mentoring. It is designed to be used as a manual, or handbook, of time-honored disciplines of effective communication and spiritual consciousness, foundational to leadership as a life's practice. Woven through all of the principles are the qualities of compassion, service, and contribution. As the book portrays, the principles and practices of leadership comprise a discipline, a lifelong experience learned through continual refinement. Mastering effective leadership requires commitment, as all transformation starts from within. They are available to anyone who embraces them into their professional lives and relationships.

Author Biography

Michael Schantz has spent the past 25 years working within the financial services industry for major Fortune 500 companies. He obtained his M.B.A. from The American University and earned his Masters degree in Psychology from the University of Santa Monica in 2006. Michael continues to work in financial services and is a life and executive coach in LA.

Table of Contents

A Vision for the 21st Century Organization	p. iv
Foreword	p. xix
Preface	p. xi
Prologue	p. xiii
Embrace Leadership as a Learned Discipline	p. 1
Lead as a Master Servant	p. 3
Create an Integrated Vision and Mission Statement	p. 5
Access and Trust Authentic Intuition	p. 8
Embrace Risk in Decision-Making	p. 10
Listen Exquisitely by Using Perception Checking	p. 12
Give People Your Time and Full Attention	p. 14
Set Priorities Wisely	p. 16
Choose Unconditional Positive Regard	p. 18
Perform Key Objectives One by One	p. 20
Eliminate Anxiety	p. 22
Become a Self-Thinker	p. 24
Practice Empathy and Compassion	p. 26
Keep Impeccable Agreements	p. 28
Distinguish Context from Content	p. 30
Identify and Eliminate Self-Limiting Beliefs	p. 32
Give Effective Feedback Without Emotional Charge	p. 35
Confronting with Compassionate Caring	p. 38
Request Continuous Feedback	p. 40
Never Reward or Ignore Unacceptable Behavior	p. 42
First Understand, and Then Be Understood	p. 44
Mentor, Develop, and Create New Leaders	p. 46
Practice Conscious Leadership	p. 48
Integrate Commerce with Community	p. 50
Focus First on Goals, Then Results	p. 52
Be a Catalyst for Change	p. 54
Lead by Doing	p. 56
Recruit and Hire Motivated Talent	p. 58
Reinvent, Renew, and Refine Consciously	p. 60
Foster Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem	p. 62
Engender a Culture of Trust	p. 64
Use Enthusiasm To Inspire Vision	p. 66
See the Upside	p. 68
Recognize, Reinforce, and Reward as Motivation	p. 70
Master Thoughts and Emotions	p. 72
Assume Full Responsibility	p. 74
Create Using Intention and Focused Action	p. 76
Design Teams with Multiple Leaders	p. 79
Manage Relationships with Clear Agreements	p. 81
Provide Extraordinary Value	p. 83
Create a Thoughtful Brand	p. 85
Develop Leaders as Stewards to One Global Community	p. 87
Reinvent Work as a Vocation	p. 90
Unlock Right-Versus-Wrong Thinking	p. 93
Seize the Day	p. 96
Never Accept Defeat	p. 98
Play Large	p. 101
Evaluate Performance Using Two-Way Communication	p. 104
Monitor Mood and Choose Attitude	p. 106
Seek Agreement and Soften Differences	p. 109
Elevate with Humor and Laughter	p. 111
Lead from the Inside Out	p. 113
Look Good Authentically	p. 114
Transform Worry into Puzzle Solving	p. 116
Balance Technology with Humanity	p. 118
Cherish Children, Strengthen Community	p. 121
You Never Outgrow Your Need for Mentors	p. 123
Conduct Great Meetings Every Time	p. 126
Language Is Leadership	p. 129
Create a Disciplined Routine	p. 131
Internalize Courage as Choice	p. 133
Enjoy Gifted Friends and Great Books	p. 135
Nurture Yourself	p. 137
Lead with the Right Brain and Manage with the Left Brain	p. 140
Take Decisive Action	p. 142
Go Within	p. 144
Encourage Organizational Learning	p. 146
Tithe and Give Back	p. 148
Integrate the Feminine into Leadership	p. 150
Live Your Soul Purpose	p. 152
Embrace the Impossible as Possible	p. 155
Let Go of Your Story	p. 158
Create Mindshift through a Mastermind	p. 161
Awaken to Conscious Purpose	p. 164
Live from a Level of Conscious
Leadership	p. 168
Epilogue	p. 172
Recommended Readings on Consciousness and Leadership	p. 173
About the Author	p. 175
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