The leadership wisdom of jesus practical lessons for today

• Main Author: Manz, Charles C. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: San Francisco, California Berrett-Koehler Pub. 2005
• Edition: Second Edition
• Subjects: Jesus Christ > Leadership; Leadership > Christianity > Religious aspects
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• Physical Description: 190 pages 23 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9781576753507; 1576753506

A bestseller, "The Leadership Wisdom of Jesus provides practical leadership lessons at a time when religious-themed works like "The Purpose-Driven Life are increasingly popular. This updated and expanded edition shows how Jesus' teachings apply to contemporary workplace issues, including how to motivate and empower employees. Manz challenges readers to evaluate their own leadership style, improve interpersonal management skills, and consider how time-tested spiritual wisdom can increase their effectiveness. The book explores such themes as servant leadership, letting go of judgment, and the wisdom of recognizing and affirming the value of every person. The new chapter addresses issues like accountability and justice in relation to compassion and forgiveness, and provides more examples of women in management and other leadership situations