Healing Leadership: A Survival Guide for the Enlightened Leader - Couverture souple

Geske, Steven J.; Hansen, Howard R.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1468148451 ISBN 13 : 9781468148459

Editeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2011

Synopsis

One thing is clear about today's leadership model. It's NOT working! We chose “Healing” in the title to describe a new kind of leadership that we propose. We see the present problems in organizations and civilization at large, to be rooted in the destructive "story" we are now living. In the story of humankind, we believe we have moved from living in harmony with the world to having complete control over the world. Hierarchical leadership has caused great damage and even threatens the very existence of our species. If we are to change the story we are living from one of conquest to one of harmony, a call for a new kind of leadership is required. Healing Leadership is that call. Healing Leadership is the culmination of our five-year effort to “deconstruct” the way we, as consultants intuitively work with leaders. Instead of focusing on leverage, motivation and power, we encourage leaders to focus on themselves; to maintain an authentic presence that is non-anxious and does not depend on changing someone else. This approach removes behaviors that inevitably backfire and keeps people and organizations entrenched in the status quo. We believe anyone can benefit from exposure to this way of being intentional about increasing effectiveness as a leader while practicing responsible self-care. In a society where leaders are first idealized then demonized, the role of leader has become increasingly toxic. Those who would dare lead authentically and courageously face a barrage of criticism, gridlock and sabotage. We believe that surviving and thriving in today’s “leadership-averse” climate requires a comprehensive approach to building, conserving, investing and protecting personal energy. Healing Leadership proposes what we call the “Energy Management Model" (EMM). This model maps a way of being intentional about the central tasks that are no longer optional for leaders who wish to remain healthy, creative and effective. The Energy Management Model asks three critical questions of every leader: Who am I? Where am I going? Who will go with me? The model offers an organized way of gaining greater awareness around these questions and clarifies critical tasks as the leader seeks to answer them. The model provides a framework for building, preserving and investing personal energy as a way to increase the leader’s functioning and maturity in the art of true leadership.

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À propos de l'auteur

Steve has 20 years experience as a parish pastor and hospital chaplain. He is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and is in his 18th year as an HR specialist in a national managed mental healthcare company. He has 25 years experience in the healing arts as a shamanic practitioner and Reiki master. He is humbled by the vision of carrying the tradition of healing into modern organizations in the hope of healing each other and the world. Steve is the proud father of three wise and wonderful adult children and two grandchildren. He lives with his two dogs in the woods of Minnesota. Howard's "career path" began in the broadcasting business, where he practiced journalism then moved into station and corporate management roles. He joined then-small Great Plains Software, as head of Human Resources, then hatched an internal consulting practice, whose clients were Great Plains' business partners. He describes his journey this way: "My travels through the world of work and leadership include roles in management and consulting. I've watched and participated in the stories I now tell. The stories reflect moments of joy, pain and truth. They offer insights into what works and doesn't work for leaders. Now, approaching my 40th year of practicing management, consulting and coaching, I have been struck by how unhealthy workplaces have become. My journey now focuses on helping these places to heal by helping heal the leaders who lead them."

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1468148451
• ISBN 13: 9781468148459
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 182
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