Leadership by the Book: Tools to Transform Your Workplace
by Ken Blanchard, Bill Hybels, Phil Hodges
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Author: Bill Hybels, Ken Blanchard, Phil HodgesEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1999-10-06
ISBN: 0688172393
Number of pages: 208
Publisher: William Morrow
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Book Review: Perpetuates Stereotypes
Summary: 1 Stars
As a professor of leadership myself, I am struck by how this book perpetuates stereotypes.
The first stereotype is about the role of women. The wives in the book are nothing more than interchangable helpmates who provide nice homes and emotional support. I suspect that during the editing process it was suggested that the women be assigned degrees and "jobettes"...but even so, it is clearly the men who make thing happen and who sit and ponder the Great Ideas for the book's conclusions. The women are supporting characters, and reinforce the stereotype that leadership is a game for men.
A similar stereotype exists about the nature of jobs. In the book it is the business person who lets his job pressures and focus on the bottom line get the better of him. This same scenario has been played out time and time again in discussing the work/life balance to the point of it being a cliche.
In addition, the main characters seem to perpetuate a stereotype of a "dominant culture" in which the world is full of happily married white-collar suburban couples (who I would bet are Caucasian), with husbands who play golf, and who have the cash to buy vacation homes.
When combined with the Christian perspective, one is left to wonder whether Christianity is solely relevant to these stereotypes of people. I would have hoped for broader thinking from authors with such credentials.
Summary of Leadership by the Book: Tools to Transform Your Workplace
In today's changing business world, leaders face more challenges than ever before, whether from increased competition, new ways of reaching customers, or motivating people.Leadership by the Book is an exceptional new book, brimming with insights, ideas, tools, and tactics for becoming a successful leader. Written in the parable format of Ken Blanchard's bestselling The One Minute Manager. and Raving Fans, it tells the story of a professor and a minister who school a young professional in management skills and ethics. Citing Jesus as a source for practical lessons in effective leadership, the authors explore the concept of "servant leadership" and offer simple strategies for bringing vision and values to any organization. Individuals will learn how to:
- Achieve goals without sacrificing character or faith
- Inspire and sustain commitment and others to give their best
- Build teamwork and celebrate successes
- Find personal passion and meaning in work
Sure to be required reading for managers and employees, Leadership by the Book can also be applied in day-to-day life by parents, coaches, entrepreneurs, and community leaders everywhere.
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