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    The Way of the Shepherd: Seven Secrets to Managing Productive People
    The Way of the Shepherd: Seven Secrets to Managing Productive People
    The Way of the Shepherd: Seven Secrets to Managing Productive People
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    The Way of the Shepherd: Seven Secrets to Managing Productive People

    Written by Kevin Leman and William Pentak

    Narrated by Marc Cashman

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    Discover a fresh perspective on the art of leading in Dr. Kevin Leman's story about a young reporter who lands the meeting of a lifetime and walks away with the keys to exceptional leadership. The Way of the Shepherd points you beyond dated trends and out-of-touch management techniques to the strategies that will make you a truly outstanding leader.

    When William Pentak had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interview Ted McBride, one of the most respected CEOs in America, he was shocked by what McBride was willing to share. McBride taught him the seven secrets he inherited long ago from his mentor--an eccentric but brilliant professor who passed on these time-tested management principles that, while ancient in their origin, are still applicable in today's fast-paced, high-tech world.

    Throughout The Way of the Shepherd, you'll learn how to infuse your work with meaning, no matter your role, title, industry, or the size of your team. Uncover the tried-and-true best practices for how to engage, energize, and ignite your workforce by:

    • Getting to know your team, one person at a time
    • Relentlessly communicating your values and your mission
    • Defining the cause for your people and showing them where they fit in
    • Having a heart for the people that you're leading
    • Understanding that great leadership isn't just professional, it's personal

    If you're ready to transform your team, create a culture of belonging, and truly learn to lead by example, it's time to discover The Way of the Shepherd.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherZondervan
    Release dateJul 1, 2008
    ISBN9780310305408
    Author

    Kevin Leman

    El Dr. Kevin Leman es fundador de MatchWise.com y autor de más de 25 libros acerca del matrimonio y la familia. Dr. Leman es un invitado frecuente en numerosas estasiones de radio y programas de television como. El Paisaje, Oprah, Hoy, CNN, y Enfocandose en la Familia con Dr. James Dobson.

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    • 3/5
      How do you write a management book? Choose your metaphor and let the analogies unfold. Business books based on military organizations and leaders, sports teams and stellar athletes, and historical figures and events fill the shelf. Leman reaches back to a pastoral occupation to draw out modern lessons on leadership.

      The author uses a story analogy: a business professor, who raises sheep on the side, mentoring a student by taking him out of the classroom and into the field, the grazing field. I'm not a fan of the story analogy approach as the story is often a weak vehicle to carry the meat of the message. The story in this book is not distracting but it is not engrossing either.

      The leadership lessons are solid but will strike some readers as paternalistic as the shepherd-manager is the wise leader and the sheep-employees are foolish, blind, and directionless. If you can look past this there are extremely valuable lessons on engaging with employees and dealing with their personal and professional issues as it affects their work and their interrelationships with fellow workers. The attention to the employee needs, witnessed in popular shows like "Undercover Boss", is the important lesson of this book. "Have a heart for your sheep" and "remember that great leadership isn't just professional; it's personal." The section on knowing the SHAPE (Strengths, Heart, Attitude, Personality, and Experiences) of employees, I mean the flock, is good reading for any manager. The importance of addressing employee concerns and conflicts is something every manager needs.

      It is an easy and short read with many valuable, though not unique, observations. Managers need to be reminded of these principles. A manager who feels disconnected from those who report to him and wants to mentor them, address good and bad behaviors, and learn to develop their talents will benefit from reading this book.

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    • 5/5
      Excellent topic! Tremendous history of a special relationship and the leadership principles shared by them. This is a treasure worth giving to others. Thank you!
    • 5/5
      This is a very nice book / audiobook. It's quite short but the lessons are very impactful!
    • 5/5
      Entertaining and informative. A great tale to illustrate a great point
    • 5/5
      Told in a story format that is riveting. The Way of the Shepherd brings forth an enlightened view of leadership that is based on Shepherding your flock.
      Highly recommend this book for anyone entering into or already in a position of leadership.
    • 5/5
      This is an absolutely incredible book! Must read. There’s just so much insight and wisdom to take from it.