The Servant: A Simple Story About the True Essence of Leadership

About this book

With a new 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 Johns 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 profound: 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 dont demand special talents; they are simply based on strengthening the bonds of respect responsibility and caring with the people around you. The Servants message can be applied by anyone anywhereat 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.