The Fifth Gear of Leadership (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Responsible Life Foundation, 2026
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Paperback. The Fifth Gear of Leadership invites readers into the transformational journey of Jack, a well-meaning manager who discovers that leadership isn't a title - it's a shift in consciousness. Jack begins in Neutral, technically in charge but emotionally disengaged, reacting to problems rather than leading through them. As he moves through five metaphorical gears, he evolves from a passive, compliance-driven supervisor into a leader defined by clarity, empathy, accountability, and purpose.Each gear represents a distinct stage of leadership maturity: First Gear: Passive management, avoidance, and low moraleSecond Gear: Task-driven control and early awarenessThird Gear: Relational leadership built on trust and vulnerabilityFourth Gear: Accountability, integrity, and values-aligned actionFifth Gear: Transformational leadership rooted in presence, influence, and legacyGrounded in the principles of Management By Responsibility (MBR), Jack's story becomes a practical roadmap for leaders who want to move beyond reactive habits and step into intentional, conscious leadership.The book is co-authored by John Wandolowski, BSE/MBA, a seasoned leader, storyteller, and mentor whose own career began on the shop floor as a second-shift maintenance supervisor. After discovering MBR, John rose to leadership roles at Johnson & Johnson, CIBA Vision, and Advocate Healthcare. His work blends emotional intelligence, practical insight, and visual storytelling to help leaders shift from control to conviction.Dr. Michael Durst, PhD, creator of MBR, has spent decades helping leaders unlock their potential through clarity, accountability, and purpose. His pioneering leadership philosophy forms the backbone of this book. After retiring from consulting, Dr. Durst became an internationally acclaimed artist, known for his award-winning Fractal Impressionism and exhibitions across Europe and the United States.Together, Wandolowski and Durst offer a compelling, human-centered guide for anyone ready to shift gears and lead with intention. A practical guide to conscious leadership, The Fifth Gear of Leadership helps managers/executives move from reactive habits to intentional habits using stories & tools to elevate team results. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- The Fifth Gear of Leadership (Paperback)
- Author
- John A. Wandolowski
- Publisher
- Responsible Life Foundation
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0960255230
- ISBN 13
- 9780960255238
The Fifth Gear of Leadership invites readers into the transformational journey of Jack, a well‑meaning manager who discovers that leadership isn't a title - it's a shift in consciousness. Jack begins in Neutral, technically in charge but emotionally disengaged, reacting to problems rather than leading through them. As he moves through five metaphorical gears, he evolves from a passive, compliance‑driven supervisor into a leader defined by clarity, empathy, accountability, and purpose.
Each gear represents a distinct stage of leadership maturity:
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- First Gear: Passive management, avoidance, and low morale
- Second Gear: Task‑driven control and early awareness
- Third Gear: Relational leadership built on trust and vulnerability
- Fourth Gear: Accountability, integrity, and values‑aligned action
- Fifth Gear: Transformational leadership rooted in presence, influence, and legacy
Grounded in the principles of Management By Responsibility (MBR), Jack's story becomes a practical roadmap for leaders who want to move beyond reactive habits and step into intentional, conscious leadership.
The book is co‑authored by John Wandolowski, BSE/MBA, a seasoned leader, storyteller, and mentor whose own career began on the shop floor as a second‑shift maintenance supervisor. After discovering MBR, John rose to leadership roles at Johnson & Johnson, CIBA Vision, and Advocate Healthcare. His work blends emotional intelligence, practical insight, and visual storytelling to help leaders shift from control to conviction.
Dr. Michael Durst, PhD, creator of MBR, has spent decades helping leaders unlock their potential through clarity, accountability, and purpose. His pioneering leadership philosophy forms the backbone of this book. After retiring from consulting, Dr. Durst became an internationally acclaimed artist, known for his award‑winning Fractal Impressionism and exhibitions across Europe and the United States.
Together, Wandolowski and Durst offer a compelling, human‑centered guide for anyone ready to shift gears and lead with intention.
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About the Author
Dr. Michael Durst is the creator of Management by Responsibility (MBR), a groundbreaking leadership philosophy that empowers individuals to lead from ownership rather than control. With a PhD in Human Development and decades of consulting experience across industries, Dr. Durst has guided thousands of leaders to unlock their potential through clarity, accountability, and purpose. His insights form the backbone of this transformative framework, redefining leadership as a way of being rather than a set of tactics.After retiring from his career in management teaching and consulting, Dr. Durst entered a new chapter as an internationally acclaimed artist. He pioneered Fractal Impressionism, a genre that fuses digital fractal patterns with impressionistic techniques to achieve a depth and vibrancy neither could produce alone. Durst's paintings have been collected by individuals across the United States, Canada, England, Scotland, France, Turkey, Chile, and Germany. His international exhibitions have received rave reviews, and he has received countless First-Place international awards including the prestigious "Persona Art Honors," awarded to only the top 50 contemporary artists worldwide.His artwork has graced the covers of books, magazines, and CDs. His work has also been exhibited at the European Modern Art Museum in Barcelona and the Italian International Art Museum (MIIT) in Turin, Italy hosted a solo exhibition of fifteen of his works. He has been named Artist of the Year at the Pucci Palace in Florence and has received prestigious honors including the Botticelli Prize at the Borghese Palace in Florence and the Leonardo da Vinci Art Award in Milan.From pioneering leadership philosophy to pioneering art, Dr. Durst's career reflects a lifelong commitment to transformation-helping leaders and art collectors alike move beyond the ordinary into clarity, vision, and legacy.
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