The Courage to Lead: Transform Self, Transform Society

To transform society, we first need to transform ourselves. The Courage to Lead starts from this premise and delivers a strong, simple message: if you relate authentically to life, to yourself, to the world and to society, you start the process of social change. Grounded in more than fifty years of in-depth research and practical experience in over thirty nations, The Courage to Lead uses a large canvas to paint a vivid picture of leadership in its many forms: personal, family, work, organization, community. Activist stories from around the world demonstrate the profound premise and inspires a deep understanding of leadership. This is a book that changes lives.

These days, the complexity of life tends to leave us paralyzed. The Courage to Lead will help people move out of their paralysis and invite them to join the ranks of those social pioneers who create what is needed for the 21st century. This book speaks to you in a strange language that you do not at first remember but that you will eventually recognize as your mother tongue.


David Patterson

CEO, Northwater Capital Management

The Courage to Lead provided me with a great deal of guidance and support at a time when I needed to make significant life decisions. It also provided me with a framework and a language to better understand who I am, where I needed to be and where I wanted to go. I recommend this course to anyone who is open to a transformative experience in which one brings many important life questions into focus.


Garret Keown

Teacher-in-Training, Lakehead University

325 University Health Network (UHN) staff have participated in The Courage to Lead study program over the last five years. The fundamental principles in the book align with our belief that "everyone can lead from where they stand." We think that leadership is not about a formal role or job title but about a philosophy, values and attitude in how one approaches life. This program has helped staff tap into the leader within themselves and, in doing so, has supported our mission to deliver excellent patient-centered care.


Irene Wright

Senior Development Manager, Human Resources, University Health Network
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The Courage to Lead: Transform Self, Transform Society

To transform society, we first need to transform ourselves. The Courage to Lead starts from this premise and delivers a strong, simple message: if you relate authentically to life, to yourself, to the world and to society, you start the process of social change. Grounded in more than fifty years of in-depth research and practical experience in over thirty nations, The Courage to Lead uses a large canvas to paint a vivid picture of leadership in its many forms: personal, family, work, organization, community. Activist stories from around the world demonstrate the profound premise and inspires a deep understanding of leadership. This is a book that changes lives.

These days, the complexity of life tends to leave us paralyzed. The Courage to Lead will help people move out of their paralysis and invite them to join the ranks of those social pioneers who create what is needed for the 21st century. This book speaks to you in a strange language that you do not at first remember but that you will eventually recognize as your mother tongue.


David Patterson

CEO, Northwater Capital Management

The Courage to Lead provided me with a great deal of guidance and support at a time when I needed to make significant life decisions. It also provided me with a framework and a language to better understand who I am, where I needed to be and where I wanted to go. I recommend this course to anyone who is open to a transformative experience in which one brings many important life questions into focus.


Garret Keown

Teacher-in-Training, Lakehead University

325 University Health Network (UHN) staff have participated in The Courage to Lead study program over the last five years. The fundamental principles in the book align with our belief that "everyone can lead from where they stand." We think that leadership is not about a formal role or job title but about a philosophy, values and attitude in how one approaches life. This program has helped staff tap into the leader within themselves and, in doing so, has supported our mission to deliver excellent patient-centered care.


Irene Wright

Senior Development Manager, Human Resources, University Health Network
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The Courage to Lead: Transform Self, Transform Society

The Courage to Lead: Transform Self, Transform Society

by R Brian Stanfield
The Courage to Lead: Transform Self, Transform Society

The Courage to Lead: Transform Self, Transform Society

by R Brian Stanfield

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Overview

To transform society, we first need to transform ourselves. The Courage to Lead starts from this premise and delivers a strong, simple message: if you relate authentically to life, to yourself, to the world and to society, you start the process of social change. Grounded in more than fifty years of in-depth research and practical experience in over thirty nations, The Courage to Lead uses a large canvas to paint a vivid picture of leadership in its many forms: personal, family, work, organization, community. Activist stories from around the world demonstrate the profound premise and inspires a deep understanding of leadership. This is a book that changes lives.

These days, the complexity of life tends to leave us paralyzed. The Courage to Lead will help people move out of their paralysis and invite them to join the ranks of those social pioneers who create what is needed for the 21st century. This book speaks to you in a strange language that you do not at first remember but that you will eventually recognize as your mother tongue.


David Patterson

CEO, Northwater Capital Management

The Courage to Lead provided me with a great deal of guidance and support at a time when I needed to make significant life decisions. It also provided me with a framework and a language to better understand who I am, where I needed to be and where I wanted to go. I recommend this course to anyone who is open to a transformative experience in which one brings many important life questions into focus.


Garret Keown

Teacher-in-Training, Lakehead University

325 University Health Network (UHN) staff have participated in The Courage to Lead study program over the last five years. The fundamental principles in the book align with our belief that "everyone can lead from where they stand." We think that leadership is not about a formal role or job title but about a philosophy, values and attitude in how one approaches life. This program has helped staff tap into the leader within themselves and, in doing so, has supported our mission to deliver excellent patient-centered care.


Irene Wright

Senior Development Manager, Human Resources, University Health Network

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781475910018
Publisher: iUniverse, Incorporated
Publication date: 04/30/2012
Pages: 336
Product dimensions: 7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.70(d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgementsiv
Matrix Diagram1
Introduction2
Section ARelation to Life
Introduction to Section A15
1.Everyday Care: Care is Everywhere16
2.Disciplined Lucidity: Acknowledging Life As It Is32
3.Continual Affirmation: The Yes to All of Life51
Section BRelation to the Self
Introduction to Section B73
4.Self-conscious Reflection: Experiencing Your Experience74
5.Meaning in the Mundane: Finding the Windows to Spirit Depth92
6.Profound Vocation: I Can Make a Difference115
Section CRelation to the World
Introduction to Section C135
7.The Comprehensive Perspective: Resisting the Urge to Reduce136
8.Historical Involvement: Climbing Onto the Stage of History156
9.Inclusive Responsibility: Shouldering the Load172
Section DRelation to Society
Introduction to Section D189
10.The Social Pioneer: A Wedgeblade Inserted190
11.The Transestablishment Style: The Operational Approach to Social Pioneering205
12.Signal Prescence: Demonstrating Radical Living219
Conclusion: Summoning the Will and Courage235
Appendices
The History of ICA241
Bibliography252
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