The Leadership Wisdom of Jesus Practical Lessons for Today

by Manz, Charles C.

• ISBN13: 9781609940041
• ISBN10: 1609940040
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-08-01
• Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Summary

Author Charles C. Manz, is no theologian #x13; but he is a highly regarded business professor and consultant. His surprising and unique message is that the teachings of Jesus are essential in today#x19;s competitive business world. Far from being obsolete, the Gospels are actually a valuable guide to leading a career filled with meaning and success. The intent of this book is not to preach to or convert readers, but to equip aspiring leaders with the wisdom of one of the most recognized people in history. By approaching the New Testament with an open mind, Manz has harvested a rich wealth lessons for those seeking to lead. For anyone who has wondered how to achieve their company#x19;s goals without sacrificing their deeper personal values, this book is essential. It shows how compassion and forgiveness can be reconciled with the pressures that demand profit, efficiency, and control and can actually be at the core of your leadership style.

Author Biography

Charles C. Manz, PkD, is a speaker, consultant to many Fortune 500 companies, and bestselling author of more than twenty books, including The Wisdom of Solomon at Work, Emotional Discipline, The Power of Failure, and The New Super Leadership. He is the Nirenberg Chaired Professor of Business Leadership in the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts.

Table of Contents

Preface to the Third Edition	p. ix
Introduction: A Call To Wise And Companionate Leadership	p. 1
clean the mirror. Image	p. 7
Logs Before Specks, or Lead Thyself First	p. 9
The Last Shall Be First	p. 15
Cleanse Your Insides	p. 23
Stop Worrying	p. 29
Commit to Ethical Behavior	p. 37
Let Your Light Shine	p. 43
Lead Others With Compassion	p. 49
Stones Under Glass	p. 51
Love Your Friends and Your Enemies	p. 57
The Golden Rule and Beyond	p. 65
Put the Gavel Away	p. 71
Gather the Lost Sheep	p. 79
Lead 0thers To Be Their Best Selves	p. 87
Prepare the Soil	p. 89
Be ForgivingùAllow Mistakes for the Sake of Learning	p. 95
Lead fay Serving	p. 103
Lead Without Blindness	p. 111
The Value of Pennies	p. 117
Instill Commitment Not Greed	p. 123
Plant Golden Mustard Seeds	p. 131
Practice Mustard Seed Power	p. 133
Lead with the Power of Golden Mustard Seeds	p. 139
Don't Try to Serve Two Masters	p. 147
Examine Your Reflection	p. 155
Discussion Guide For
The Leadership Wisdom of Jesus, Third Edition	p. 167
Notes	p. 179
Index	p. 187
About the Author	p. 191
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