Leading With Soul: An Uncommon Journey of Spirit (Jossey-Bass Management)

In this contemporary parable about the journey of Steve, a dispirited leader, the authors draw upon many of the world's major spiritual traditions, poetry and philosophy, social science teachings and their own extensive consulting experience to offer inspiration and guidance for today's embattled leaders. True to the essence of leadership, Bolman and Deal offer an invitation to participate with them in understanding the ties that bind spirituality and leadership together. Inspired By The Works Of Such Visionary Writers As M. Scott Peck And Max De Pree, Authors Lee Bolman And Terry Deal Have Crafted A Powerful Story Of One Beleaguered Executive's Quest For Passion And Purpose In Work And In Life. Leading With Soul Teaches That The Heart Of True Leadership Can Only Be Found In The Heart Of A Leader. This Contemporary Parable Chronicles The Journey Of Steve, A Dispirited Leader In Search Of Something Deeper And More Satisfying Than A Preoccupation With The Bottom Line. He Seeks Answers From Maria, A Sage Whose Wisdom Was Forged In Her Own Hard-won Business Career. Although Maria's Initial Questions Seem Far Afield From Business, Steve Unexpectedly Discovers The True Meaning Of Leadership. By Rediscovering His Own Soul, He Learns How To Ignite The Spirit Of His Organization.--jacket. Introduction: Leadership And The Meaning Of Life -- The Search -- Conviction -- Gifts -- Sharing -- A New Life -- Afterword: Continuing A Spirited Dialogue. Lee G. Bolman, Terrence E. Deal. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 181-183). This book takes the form of a story, in which a beleaguered executive searches for passion and purpose in work and life. It maintains that the heart of true leadership can only be found in the heart of a leader. Using an ecumenical approach, the book argues that the workplace needs a language of moral discourse that permits discussions of ethical and spiritual issues, connecting them to concepts of management. Organized around conversations between the executive and a female sage, the book examines the ties between spirituality and leadership. (LMI)