The Servant

A Simple Story About the True Essence of Leadership

James C. Hunter

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English

Crown Business
15 February 1998

Psychology; Economics & Business; Management & management techniques

A bestselling classic in leadership literature, The Servant returns in an updated and expanded edition for a whole new generation of leaders and mangers.

With an introduction on using the principles of The Servant in your life and career, this book redefines what it means to be a leader.

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. The Servant's message can be

applied by anyone, anywhere-at 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.

By: James C. Hunter
Imprint: Crown Business
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 221mm, Width: 142mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 312g
ISBN: 9780761513698
ISBN 10: 0761513698
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 15 February 1998
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Contents Acknowledgments The Prologue CHAPTER ONE The Definitions CHAPTER TWO The Old Paradigm CHAPTER THREE The Model CHAPTER FOUR The Verb CHAPTER FIVE The Environment CHAPTER SIX The Choice CHAPTER SEVEN The Payoff The Epilogue

Reviews for The Servant: A Simple Story About the True Essence of Leadership

Expanding a familiar preschool finger rhyme, Jarrett delivers an appealing (and singable) confection capped with a double spread of facts about the life cycle of the butterfly. By leading with two new verses, before inserting the well-known one, the author signals to children and caregivers that something fresh and new is in store. Carrot-haired Arabella, after the inevitable admonishment from mother, builds a shoe-box home for the caterpillar, feeds it ( Curly cabbage, crisp and crunchy, / frizzy parsley, fresh and munchy ) and observes its changes, from multiple skin-sheddings, to chrysalis-building and metamorphosis. Jarrett's airy pencil-and-paper collages utilize variable perspective, a chiefly pastel palette and ample white ground to carry the simple text. Cleverly, saturated primary hues link the butterfly's markings with Arabella's bright hat and shirt. Pleasing and useful, for storytimes as well as one-on-one sharing. (Picture book. 3-7) (Kirkus Reviews)