HERACLITEAN FIRE: JOURNEYING ON THE PATH OF LEADERSHIP

by Michael R. Carey

Carey, Michael R.

146 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1999

Reviews

[Andrew Pridgeon · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was written by my current prof and it has been the most impactful I’ve read yet. The journey for truth can come in many different forms but by using the five main frames of reference (human, rational, political, cultural, and systems) they are but mean to the end goal rather than the end. I’d say there was still some over the top stuff going on in this but it definitely gave me a greater appreciation for other’s perspectives.

[Shawn Aebi · Rating 3 out of 5]

The five frames Carey introduces are very helpful in understand why leaders have different approaches to achieving goals or solving problems. I would have liked to learn more about the self-transcendence which Carey explains is the preferred manner in which a leader can evolve around his "wheel" to grapple with alternative methods. It feels like the "secret sauce".

[Tyler · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some interesting ideas, but a bit dense. Not the most valuable leadership book, but has a few ideas worth considering about different frames of analyzing and thinking about leadership and solving problems. The five frames was the most useful part of the book.

[Dr. Dena · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the frames of knowing paradigm to offset the primacy of cultural norms, e.g., "rational" thinking and positivst methods as "best." I add a few more frames to Carey's concept at http://bit.ly/owInlB