Leadership in the Crucible of Work Discovering the Interior Life of an Authentic Leader |
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| Author:
| Shugart, Sandy |
| ISBN: | 978-1-7342984-0-6 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2019 |
| Publisher: | AdventHealth Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $19.99 |
Book Description:
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In Leadership in the Crucible of Work, noted speaker, poet and collegepresident Dr. Sandy Shugart takes readers on an unforgettable journey tothe heart of what it means to become an authentic leader. A leader whounderstands that work forms each of us more powerfully than we form it. Aleader willing to be purified and shaped, like bronze, in the crucible of work. Aleader who stands ready to do the first and most important work of a leader-the interior work.In these pages Dr. Shugart has...
More DescriptionIn Leadership in the Crucible of Work, noted speaker, poet and collegepresident Dr. Sandy Shugart takes readers on an unforgettable journey tothe heart of what it means to become an authentic leader. A leader whounderstands that work forms each of us more powerfully than we form it. Aleader willing to be purified and shaped, like bronze, in the crucible of work. Aleader who stands ready to do the first and most important work of a leader-the interior work.In these pages Dr. Shugart has crafted a different kind of leadershipguide. Not a "how-to" book packed with the latest management theories,formulas, or processes, but a thoughtful collection of essays with questions,reflections, and stories on developing the indispensable inner life of a leader.In This Book You Will:? Discover inner attitudes that lead to the outer actions of a great leader.? Understand the importance of asking good questions-because every goodquestion directs a leader to a better one.? Learn how an exceptional leader says, "we are in this together," thendemonstrates it to be true.? Find out why the greatest threat to a leader is their own ego, hubris, and blindspots-and what to do about it.? Come to realize that the difficult experiences of work (i.e. the crucible) exist toconsume the dross of self so the leader is humbly drawn into servant leadership.? Uncover how to become the unique leader you were meant to be.? Find encouragement and guidance to shape your inward journey as youbecome an outwardly successful, authentic leader.