The Ascent of a Leader : How Ordinary Relationships Develop Extraordinary Character and Influence

Thrall, Bill; McNichol, Bruce; McElrath, Ken

ISBN 10: 0787947660 / ISBN 13: 9780787947668

Published by Jossey-Bass Inc., Publishers, San Francisco, California, 1999

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"Solidly based on spiritual values, THE ASCENT OF A LEADER presents a process for developing character and influence in the context of community amid the kind of relationships and enviornment where character wins out, even in the face of setbacks and against the temptations to take shortcuts." This book has 205 pages and is illustrated.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Ascent of a Leader : How Ordinary Relationships Develop Extraordinary Character and Influence
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass Inc., Publishers, San Francisco, California
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0787947660
• ISBN 13: 9780787947668
• Binding: Hard Cover
• Edition: First Edition {First Printing}
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

A Leadership Network PublicationBecome the leader people are proud to follow by opening yourself to the influences that develop character: Anduring relationships with friends, family, and God. Solidly based on Christian values, this practical, visionary, and hope-filled book guides readers through a step-by-step process for developing both personal character and the network of important relationships that enable character to win out, even in the face of setbacks, adversity, and temptations to take short cuts. Leadership is about character, the authors assert, and character weaves values like integrity, honesty, and selfless service into the fabric of our lives, organizations, and cultures.The Ascent of a Leader is written for ordinary people-mothers, husbands, bosses, secretaries, pastors, teachers, and students-who want to develop extraordinary character, find and follow God's plan for their lives, and lead others where they need to go. We all have innate leadership potential. To maximize it, we must do much more than develop performance-based skills, the authors assert. We must consciously choose who and what we allow to influence us, find and develop our humility, and build Anduring relationships with colleagues, family, friends, and God. They offer engaging real-life examples to show how we can grow into our true potential as leaders and inspire us to "make a difference in the 21st century-in our families, our communities, our companies, our government, and even our world." With a foreword by Ken Blanchard.

About the Author

BILL THRALL A former church leader and staff elder, Bill Thrall serves as leadership mentor for Leadership Catalyst, Inc. (LCI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to igniting character development in current and emerging leaders. BRUCE MCNICOL brings international experience in coaching leaders and serves as LCI's president. KEN MCELRATH is director of marketing and product development of LCI.