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Book Synopsis
Tells the personal stories of people who have embraced deep change and inspired author to take his concept one step further and develop a model of leadership - 'the fundamental state of leadership.'

Table of Contents

Preface vii

Part One: An Invitation to the Fundamental State of Leadership 1

1 Building the Bridge As You Walk On It 3

2 The Fundamental State of Leadership 14

3 Entering the Fundamental State of Leadership 28

4 Personal Revitalization 40

5 Becoming More Aware and Authentic 50

6 Transforming Others by Transforming Self 62

7 A New View of Leadership 77

Part Two: Eight Practices for Entering the Fundamental State of Leadership 95

8 Reflective Action 97

9 Authentic Engagement 110

10 Appreciative Inquiry 122

11 Grounded Vision 136

12 Adaptive Confidence 148

13 Detached Interdependence 159

14 Responsible Freedom 171

15 Tough Love 184

Part Three: Developing Leaders 195

16 The Stages of Self-Change 197

17 Inviting Others into the Fundamental State of Leadership 216

References 235

The Author 237

Index 239

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: 11/05/2004
      ISBN13: 9780787971120, 978-0787971120
      ISBN10: 078797112X

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Tells the personal stories of people who have embraced deep change and inspired author to take his concept one step further and develop a model of leadership - 'the fundamental state of leadership.'

      Table of Contents

      Preface vii

      Part One: An Invitation to the Fundamental State of Leadership 1

      1 Building the Bridge As You Walk On It 3

      2 The Fundamental State of Leadership 14

      3 Entering the Fundamental State of Leadership 28

      4 Personal Revitalization 40

      5 Becoming More Aware and Authentic 50

      6 Transforming Others by Transforming Self 62

      7 A New View of Leadership 77

      Part Two: Eight Practices for Entering the Fundamental State of Leadership 95

      8 Reflective Action 97

      9 Authentic Engagement 110

      10 Appreciative Inquiry 122

      11 Grounded Vision 136

      12 Adaptive Confidence 148

      13 Detached Interdependence 159

      14 Responsible Freedom 171

      15 Tough Love 184

      Part Three: Developing Leaders 195

      16 The Stages of Self-Change 197

      17 Inviting Others into the Fundamental State of Leadership 216

      References 235

      The Author 237

      Index 239

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