The Spirit of Leadership: Optimizing Creativity and Change in Organizations

by Robert J. Spitzer

Many organizations have invested in the skills and structures of change, but have forgotten the more intangible quality of spirit. As a result, their changes have been short-lived, their adaptibility slow, and their ability to move to the "next level" nonexistent. The absence of spirit (even with all the right skills and structures) has prevented these organizations from developing a self-motivated desire to change for the common good. Indeed, the absence of spirit has led to abject resistance to change.

344 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Robert J. Spitzer, SJ, Ph.D., is a Jesuit priest, philosopher, and educator, and retired President of Gonzaga University (Spokane, WA).

Fr. Spitzer is currently the president of the Magis Center of Faith and Reason and the Spitzer Center for Ethical Leadership.

http://www.magisreasonfaith.org/

Reviews

[Jeff Cann · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this book is a great reference to help companies create a great culture. Few companies are intentional about building excellent cultures and there are many great ideas and wisdom in this book. It was worth reading to learn them.

I struggled in the final four chapters because the lists and processes were hard to distinguish unless they are being used in an organization.