James C. Hunter Knihy

With an introduction on using the principles of The Servant in your life and career, this book redefines what it means to be a leader.In this absorbing tale, you watch the timeless principles of servant leadership unfold through the story of John Daily, a businessman whose outwardly successful life is spiraling out of control. He is failing miserably in each of his leadership roles as boss, husband, father, and coach. To get his life back on track, he reluctantly attends a weeklong leadership retreat at a remote Benedictine monastery.To John's surprise, the monk leading the seminar is a former business executive and Wall Street legend. Taking John under his wing, the monk guides him to a realization that is simple yet The true foundation of leadership is not power, but authority, which is built upon relationships, love, service, and sacrifice. Along with John, you will learn that the principles in this book are neither new nor complex. They don't demand special talents; they are simply based on strengthening the bonds of respect, responsibility, and caring with the people around you. The Servant's message can be applied by anyone, anywhere—at home or at work.If you are tired of books that lecture instead of teach; if you are searching for ways to improve your leadership skills; if you want to understand the timeless virtues that lead to lasting and meaningful success, then this book is one you cannot afford to miss.

Liderar es servir. Con este concepto esencial, expresado en su best-seller La paradoja, James C. Hunter cautivó a miles de lectores y sentó las bases de un nuevo modelo de líder empresarial. Una idea inspiradora y revolucionaria que reclamaba un libro como éste.

Los principios del liderazgo son tan simples que se nos han olvidado por completo. Confundimos la autoridad con el poder y el respeto con el miedo, lo que lleva a unas relaciones tensas y recelosas entre jefes y subordinados, y a un triste resultado: cuando un equipo trabaja para contentar al jefe, quien se ocupa realmente del trabajo? Este libro nos ensena que dirigir consiste, paradojicamente, en servir a los demas, porque un buen lider esta pendiente de sus subordinados para atender a sus legitimas necesidades, ayudarles a cumplir sus aspiraciones y aprovechar sus capacidades al maximo.