{"product_id":"9781567315837","title":"Leadership Secrets from the Bible: From Moses to Matthew - Management Lessons for Contemporary Leaders","description":"Millions have been inspired by the Bible's spiritual lessons. Now, Lorin Woolfe provides a unique way to view the Bible . . . for leadership lessons that can be applied to our modern business world.\u003cp\u003e    Consider David's courage and innovation in slaying Goliath with just a stone and a sling; Moses' outstanding \"succession planning\" in picking Joshua;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Joseph and the political skills that brought him to the seat of power; and of course, Jesus' compassion, communication skills, and vision that launched Christianity (a long-term success by any measure).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    These are leaders among leaders. Their achievements, and their inspired methods of achievement, offer a wholly different perspective on business leadership. For the dozens of Biblical stories presented, the book provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e     A concise retelling of each story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e     One (or more) leadership lessons suggested by each story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e     Examples of contemporary business leaders who exhibit some of the inspired traits of these ancient leaders, including: Fred Smith of FedEx, Howard Shultz of Starbucks, Tom Chappell of Tom's of Maine (a \"toothpaste with a mission\"), Roy Vagelos of Merck, and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    The chapters cover these universal topics: Courage * Purpose * Communication * Honesty and Integrity * Power and Influence * Performance Management * Team Building * Humility * Compassion * Justice * Encouragement and Consequences * Wisdom * Creating the Future. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    Each topic concludes with a list of key points to keep in mind as readers continue on their own leadership journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e      Author Biography: Lorin Woolfe (Somers, NY) is a specialist in leadership at the American Management Association, managing a portfolio of 25 leadership seminars given hundreds of times annually throughout the U.S.    \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MJF Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47062157000944,"sku":"9781567315837","price":7.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781567315837_p0.jpg?v=1763791580","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781567315837","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}