The Servant: A Simple Story about the True Essence of Leadership

by Hunter, James C

• ISBN13: 9780761513698
• ISBN10: 0761513698
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1998-09-01
• Publisher: Currency

Summary

In this absorbing tale, you watch the timeless principles of servant leadership unfold through the story of John Daily, a businessman whose outwardly successful life is spiraling out of control. He is failing miserably in each of his leadership roles as boss, husband, father, and coach. To get his life back on track, he reluctantly attends a weeklong leadership retreat at a remote Benedictine monastery. To John's surprise, the monk leading the seminar is a former business executive and Wall Street legend. Taking John under his wing, the monk guides him to a realization that is simple yet profound: The true foundation of leadership is not power, but authority, which is built upon relationships, love, service, and sacrifice. Along with John, you will learn that the principles in this book are neither new nor complex. They don't demand special talents; they are simply based on strengthening the bonds of respect, responsibility, and caring with the people around you. Perhaps this is whyThe Servanthas touched readers from all walks of lifebecause its message can be applied by anyone, anywhereat home or at work. If you are tired of books that lecture instead of teach; if you are searching for ways to improve your leadership skills; if you want to understand the timeless virtues that lead to lasting and meaningful success, then this book is one you cannot afford to miss.

Author Biography

<b>James C. Hunter</b> is principal consultant of J. D. Hunter Associates, a labor relations and training consulting firm located near Detroit. He is a sought-after public speaker and trainer primarily in the areas of servant leadership and community (team) building. He resides in Michigan with his wife and daughter and can be reached online at www.jameshunter.com.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	ix
The Prologue	1	(14)
CHAPTER ONE The Definitions	15	(32)
CHAPTER TWO The Old Paradigm	47	(24)
CHAPTER THREE The Model	71	(20)
CHAPTER FOUR The Verb	91	(36)
CHAPTER FIVE The Environment	127	(20)
CHAPTER SIX The Choice	147	(22)
CHAPTER SEVEN The Payoff	169	(16)
The Epilogue	185