Citing such principles as vision, timing, respect, empowerment, and communication, explains how the ancient wisdom of the Tao can be applied to effective leadership. What others are saying about this book: This is a particularly readable and accessible version of a great but difficult work. As leaders work toward discovering who they are, there are often struggles. This book aims to guide leaders who are in the midst of that journey and desire a deeper understanding of what they are working toward.
Accessing the teachings of Lao Tzu in his ancient work, the Tao Te Ching, leadership lessons are plentiful. These include the ability to let go of the ego, seeking clarity in the chaos, building the necessary foundation of a resilient spirit, and embracing compassion for the human condition. With its lively, demystifying approach, The Tao of Inner Peace shows how the Tao can be a powerful and calming source of growth, inspiration, and well-being in times of conflict and anxiety.
Translated more often than any other book except the Bible, the Tao Te Ching has been a spiritual guide for centuries, helping millions find peace within themselves, with each other, and with the natural world around them.
Written in workbook style, complete with exercises, questionnaires, journal-keeping techniques, and affirmations, The Tao of Inner Peace translates the ancient Eastern philosophy into a plan for contemporary Western living. Diane Dreher, Ph. The essence and success of The Tao of Coaching has always been its focus on the practical tips and techniques for making work more rewarding through the habit of coaching - and this philosophy continues to underpin this brand new reissue.
The book's premise is simple: that to become an effective coach, managers and leaders need master only a few techniques, even though mastery obviously requires practice. Each chapter focuses on a specific technique - or Golden Rule - of coaching to help practice make perfect. Tried and tested by generations within and beyond the workplace, this succinct and engaging book gives readers the tools to: - create more time for themselves, by delegating well - build, and enjoy working with, effective teams - achieve better results - enhance their interpersonal skills.
It demonstrates that coaching is not simply a matter of helping others and improving performance, but is also a powerful force for self-development and personal fulfilment.
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It speaks ancient wisdom to the modern-day leader, while providing practical and tangible actions that lead to high levels of sustainable influence and positive power. Discover an easy-to-follow roadmap to creating lasting change in your workplace, community, and family, while navigating chaotic and demanding environments.
The power of influence to create much needed change. The Tao of Influence fills the gap between old and new world influence through the teachings and applications of the year-old wisdom of Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu.
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The messages contained in the text preach for the simple, honest, harmony and good living. What is Tao? Tao could be viewed as the universal energy and nurtures everything. Tao is the way and also an approach for human beings to live in the universe. Tao is a set of guidelines to manage by. Tao is not really an idea, but one could create various ideas around it and build a philosophy system to describe it. Tao Te Ching originally was not meant to be a book for leaders but preaching the true essence of life.
However, if Tao encompasses everything, the wisdom of Tao also can be found in leadership behaviors. The contribution of Tao Te Ching is immense, particularly as our life guide. Therefore, Tao Te Ching could be framed as a useful resource for leaders, thereby making wiser choices in the operation of their duty Dreher Many articles utilized explorational strategy to excerpt the hidden meanings of the ancient manuscript instead of analytical method Durlabhji Consequently, the position of this paper is to follow the journey through the Lao Tsu pointing out and to seeking useful wisdom for leaders.
Yin and Yang The Tao begot one. One begot two. Two begot three. And three begot the ten thousand things. The ten thousand things carry yin and embrace yang. They achieve harmony by combing these forces. Feng and English , Chapter 42 The phenomenon of yin and yang manifests everywhere. For instance, sun and moon, bright and dark, thought and action, win and lose, and differentiation and integration. All events consist of opposites or polarities. For instance, if there is no bad guy, how can people recognize a good guy?
As a leader, he should keep balance within a variety of contexts. Leaders also need to make decisions for every situation. From Taoist philosophy, yin and yang together complete the Tao and imbalance of yin and yang will trigger discord and dysfunction. The necessity of reactions for leaders lies at the heart of middle way. Regarding organizational level, yin is the basic element of the organization; yang is the manifestation of the organization Durlabhji Transcending Ego Why is the sea king of a hundred streams?
Because it lies below them. Therefore it is the king of a hundred streams. If the sage would guide the people, he must serve with humility. If he would lead them, he must follow behind. In this way when the sage rules, the people will not feel oppressed; When he stands before them, they will not be harmed. The whole world will support him and will not tire of him.
Feng and English , Chapter 66 Enlightened leadership is service-based. The great leaders do not pretend to be special and are not selfishness. They are humble and will not take all the credit for what happens Heider The Tao asserts leadership by empowerment.
The wiser leader should behave like water. Water gives life to the ten thousand things and does not strive. Especially, the nature of water is fluid, soft, and yielding; but, the power of water is to wear away the rigid rock without any effort. Like water, the true leader should be yielding without personal agenda on the floor, thereby overcoming the rigid and hard.
He lets things flow naturally instead of following a certain way. A big ego demolishes wisdom and consciousness. Ego limits potential and blocks universality. Most leaders are intoxicated with power, developing dilated ego. He achieves what has to be done without dwelling on it. Being Empty Empty yourself of everything. Let the mind become still. They grow and flourish and then return to the source. Returning to the source is stillness, which is the way of nature.
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