Walker, Simon P

Leading Out of Who You are: Discovering the Secret of Undefended Leadership

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ISBN 13:
9781903689431
author:
Walker, Simon P
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Piquant Editions
language:
English
Publication Year:
2007
Pages:
176
Dimensions:
152mm X 229mm
Genre:
Christianity
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£17.31

Description

Leading Out of Who You Are: Discovering the Secret of Undefended Leadership by Simon P. Walker explores how our childhood experiences shape our leadership styles and drives. Four ego patterns - Shaping, Defining, Adapting, and Defending - are identified as the source of our motivations and fears. The author explains how these patterns influence our need for approval and control in both personal and professional settings. Defended leadership is a key concept, where individuals use their power to meet their own needs rather than others'. This can lead to building a 'front stage' and a 'back stage', allowing us to present different aspects of ourselves depending on the audience. However, true fulfillment as leaders requires locating a spiritual source of approval. This book offers practical tools, study questions, and an online community to help readers understand and overcome their ego patterns, leading to more effective and selfless leadership.

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