In this new edition of the bestselling classic, Charles Manz doesn't look to Jesus's teachings to support preconceived theories of how a manager should lead but approaches the New Testament with an open mind to see what insights it reveals for today's business world. What he finds are powerful lessons that will inspire you-no matter what your religious background-to maintain integrity, live on a higher plane, and ultimately achieve your personal and professional goals.
The third edition is updated throughout and includes several new examples and a self-assessment chapter designed to encourage self-examination and personal reflection. Remarkably contemporary and welcoming to all readers, this book will challenge you to evaluate your own leadership style and to consider time-tested spiritual wisdom that can make you more enlightened and more effective.
By:
Charles Manz
Imprint: Berrett-Koehler
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions:
Height: 83mm,
Width: 55mm,
Spine: 6mm
Weight: 1g
ISBN: 9781609940041
ISBN 10: 1609940040
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 01 August 2011
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Preface to the Third Edition Introduction: A Call to Wise and Compassionate LeadershipPart One: Clean the Mirror Image Logs Before Specks, or Lead Thyself First The Last Shall Be First Cleanse Your Insides Stop Worrying Commit to Ethical Behavior Let Your Light Shine Part Two: Lead Others with Compassion Stones Under Glass 55 Love Your Friends and Your Enemies The Golden Rule and Beyond Put the Gavel Away Gather the Lost Sheep Part Three: Lead Others to Be Their Best Selves Prepare the Soil Be Forgiving—Allow Mistakes for the Sake of Learning Lead by Serving Lead Without Blindness The Value of Pennies Instill Commitment, Not Greed Part Four: Plant Golden Mustard Seeds Practice Mustard Seed Power Lead with the Power of Golden Mustard Seeds Don’t Try to Serve Two Masters Examine Your Reflection Discussion Guide for The Leadership Wisdom of Jesus, Third Edition
Charles C. Manz, PhD, 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 SuperLeadership. He is the Nirenberg Chaired Professor of Business Leadership in the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts.
Reviews for The Leadership Wisdom of Jesus: Practical Lessons for Today
“Manz is a practical translator of essential wisdom that is too easily overlooked in our cluttered lives. With a gentle hand and without proselytizing, he makes the teachings of Jesus available, inviting, and empowering.” —Dr. Bill Grace, founder and former Executive Director, Center for Ethical Leadership “A must-read for anyone who wants to make a lasting impact.” —Robert E. Quinn, M. E. Tracy Collegiate Professor, University of Michigan Business School “The Leadership Wisdom of Jesus motivates the reader to ask whether belief in himself makes him a leader, and then how that belief can be enhanced.” —Mrs. Norman Vincent Peale
