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This book deals directly with the characteristics of the work relationship the leader builds.℗ℓIt argues that the prevailing work community work culture is intended to help the leader lead but, increasingly it impedes the leaderℓ́ℓs work.℗ℓ℗ℓLeadership is a function of the leaderℓ́ℓs values, attitudes, and aspirationsℓ́ℓin a word leadership flows from the leaderℓ́ℓs spiritual character-defining core essence.℗ℓHowever, the author argues that℗ℓcultural forces coming from both inside and outside the workplace, often℗ℓdesigned to promote diversity,℗ℓinclusivity, and℗ℓtolerance,℗ℓhave introduced into the work culture values and behavior that are pathological to doing leadership and to the health of work communities.^While attractive on the surface, these new values are toxic to the idea of relationship and thus threaten the work community culture, in effect "killing leadership." This book will arm leaders with the tools, resources, and techniques to recognize and overcome workplace pathologies.℗ℓ After reading this book,^leaders will: have a complete understanding of the key principles of spirit-based values leadership℗ℓ see clearly that the leaderℓ́ℓs values shape both the leaderℓ́ℓs one-on-one relationships with coworkers and are at the center of the work culture they create to re-enforce coworker actions and decisions appreciate more fully the power of the ambient work culture to influence coworkers toward leader set values and methods guiding the work community know the toxic effect on doing leadership of introducing non-work values and standards into the work community culture understand the arguments against allowing subgroups of the work community to form and practice values opposed to the values the leader has set for the full group be better prepared to deal with the consequences of countenancing the presence evil,^hate and/or fear in the workplace realize that not all coworkers are uniformly honest and truthful and learn ways to counter this behavior and still do the work communityℓ́ℓs work learn a variety of specific techniques to counter coworkerℓ́ℓs actions that violate the agreed-upon values foundation the leader creates that define a given work community and ensures its productivity

Exploring the intersection of spirituality and leadership, this book advocates for a transformative approach that prioritizes meaning in the workplace. It addresses the current crisis of significance in American work culture, emphasizing the need for leaders to foster community among stakeholders. By promoting values such as wholeness, integrity, stewardship, and morality, it challenges traditional management practices and encourages a deeper connection to purpose in both individual and organizational contexts.

The book explores the evolution of business leadership over the past century, highlighting the historical absence of spirit and soul in leadership models. Award-winning author Gilbert W. Fairholm examines five key ideas about leadership and introduces a new framework that emphasizes the essential connection between leaders and their employees. This fresh perspective aims to redefine the leader's role, integrating emotional and spiritual dimensions into the understanding of effective leadership.

The book explores the concept of inner leadership, emphasizing that effective leadership in corporations often originates from mid-level employees rather than solely from top executives. It highlights how these leaders guide others by aligning their personal values and goals with those of the organization. Aimed at current and aspiring leaders, as well as academics, the text provides insights on enhancing leadership effectiveness from within, fostering a deeper understanding of the dynamics between personal and organizational objectives.

The book explores the core values of independence, freedom, and liberty that define American identity. It delves into how these ideals motivated the nation’s founders to pursue revolution and how they continue to shape the lives of Americans today. The narrative emphasizes the inherent belief among individuals that their rights are inviolable, fostering a sense of agency in choosing their paths and lifestyles. This exploration highlights the deep-rooted connection between personal freedom and the American experience.