مبدأ القيادة الأكثر فعالية في العالم

by James C. Hunter

يربط كثير من الناس القيادة بالسلطة و الإدارة و يعتقدون أنه لابد من توفر السلطة و المنصب لكي يمارس الشخص القيادة و لكن الحقيقة هي أن معنى القيادة أشمل من ذلك بكثير
يعرف المؤلف جيمس سي هانتر القيادة بأنها التأثير على الناس لدفعهم إلى العمل بحماس معا لتحقيق هدف يخدم مصلحتهم المشتركة . مما يجعل دور القيادة موجود في حياتنا بشكل أو باخر
في الكتاب ربط المؤلف بين القيادة و الشخصية و تناول أساليب تطوير القيادة من ناحية الشخصية عن طريق سرد قائمة طويلة للصفات التي يجب أن تكون متوفرة في القائد و يناقش الكتاب طرق التحلي بهذه الصفات و كيفية تغيير وضعنا الحالي إلى وضع أفضل
يختم الكاتب الكتاب ببيان أن تغيير الشخصية و التحلي بالصفات ليس بالأمر السهل و لكن عندما نستشعر أننا بهذا العمل نساهم في تغيير العالم ( بداية بأنفسنا ) و عندما نتبع جميع الطرق المؤدية إلى التغيير فإنه - و بإذن الله – سنتمكن من التغيير و التطور نحو الأفضل

Genres: Leadership, Business, Nonfiction, Self Help, Education, Management, Human Development

232 pages

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

JAMES C. HUNTER é consultor-chefe da J. D. Associados, uma empresa de consultoria de relações de trabalho e treinamento. Com mais de 20 anos de experiência, Hunter é muito solicitado como instrutor e palestrante, principalmente nas áreas de liderança funcional e organização de grupos comunitários. Atualmente, ele mora em Michigan com a esposa e a filha.

Com os seus ensinamentos, tem criado uma nova cultura do que é verdadeiramente a Liderança. Com mais de 20 anos de experiência, Hunter é muito solicitado como palestrante, na área de Liderança. Seus clientes incluem algumas das mais admiradas empresas do mundo, como Nestlé, American Express, Procter&Gamble, entre outros.

Reviews

[Ashrakat Rady · Rating 2 out of 5]

المفاهيم نفسها القائم عليها الكتاب عظيمة، لكن أسلوب العرض ضعيف..
حبيت ارتكازه على الأخلاق وإنه فرد جزء كامل من الكتاب ليها فإن من غير قيم واضحة بيئة العمل مش هتكون بالشكل المطلوب

[Sydneroo · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was a required reading for my college course that was enjoyable until about page 85. After page 85 (which I read very quick) it felt repetitive and like common sense. I had to skim read after reading half of the book. Therefore, I was put into a reading slump... AGAIN. The author does not get straight to the point and sometimes I forgot why he was even telling me a story or giving a particular example. I really loved a lot of inspiring quotes throughout this book.

[Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent reading.

[Yousef · Rating 5 out of 5]

من الكتب الرائعة التي قرأت
وهو من نوع الكتب الذي يشدك لإنهائه في أقرب وقت، يتحدث من واقع تجربة مستعينا بالأصول النظرية لعلم القيادة
يعطيك المبادئ التي يجب أن توجد فيك لتكون قائدا، وطرق ممكنة التطبيق لتبدأ تعد نفسك لهذا الدور

[Regina Rohm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved The World's Most Powerful Leadership Principle. Here are 5 servant leadership principles gleaned from this book.
Leadership development and character development are one. “Leadership is the choice one makes because it is the right thing to do, regardless of the return that may or may not come one's way as a result” (Hunter, 2004, p. 68). Leaders cannot separate themselves from their character. When growing as a leader one must work on who they truly are as a person if they want to grow in leadership.
A failure to correct negative behavior is a failure to lead. “‘Discipline without love can easily become abuse, while love without discipline is not love at all’” (Hunter, 2004, p. 121). Jesus talks about the father who loves their child and who disciplines them. In the same way, leaders can show love by correcting their employees when needed. Bad behavior in the workplace happens because the leader allows it. An employee may act kind and respectful to the boss but treat other co-workers with disrespect. A failure to correct negative behavior is a failure to lead.
Nature is what people are put into this world to rise above. “‘Human nature is going to the bathroom in your pants… To two year olds, defecating in their pants is a very natural behavior. In fact, what their mother is now proposing seems totally preposterous and unnatural: ‘what, mommy? You want me to get up on that big, cold white thing and do what? No way, Mommy, that’s unnatural!’” (Hunter, 2004, p. 133). In the same way a two year old defecates in their pants it is natural for a person to be selfish. A leader does not have to train a person to be selfish, it is natural. On the other hand, being a servant is unnatural. This is what the book would call “”fake it till you make it”. Our hearts may not want to serve, however if you choose to serve a person's heart will follow.
Do not say you cannot teach an old dog new tricks. “It is never too late to learn and grow. If you are too old or lazy to learn and grow, then you are too old or lazy to lead” (Hunter, 2004, p. 164). Habits are a new trick anyone can teach themselves. Servant leaders must build new habits continually. Character is developed through discipline and habits. A person practices serving their coworkers and eventually it becomes a habit, part of their character. They will get to a point where they no longer have to think about it, serving becomes second nature.
Lastly there are three Fs of leadership “These three Fs are Foundation, Feedback and Friction” (Hunter, 2004, p. 173). Foundation is all about setting the standard. What are the expected behaviors within the organization, and what happens if a person does not behave the way they should. Feedback is what allows people to see the areas they lack in or the gaps in their leadership. Measurable goals need to be set, this will allow the gaps to begin to close. Finally, friction provides the healthy conflict needed to incentivize working at top performance. Friction allows people to demand excellence and challenge people when they are not reaching the standard.

References
Hunter, J. C. (2004). The world's most powerful leadership principles: How to become a servant leader. Crown Business, New York, New York.

[Ricardo Trindade | · Rating 2 out of 5]

Um manual de como a liderança deve ser feita perante a ideia de servir o próximo, dando o exemplo de que sem exemplo não se pode obter a autoridade pretendida em lugares de destaque. Primeiramente até consegui ficar entretido com as partilhas que foram sendo feitas por James C. Hunter sobre a forma em que aborda a implementação da liderança como estando ao serviço dos liderados e do exemplo. Só que rapidamente percebi que este livro pouco ou nada me conseguiu transmitir quando cheguei a um ponto em que entendi que não me estava a satisfazer, por sentir que tudo esta a ver explicado de forma muito vaga, com um testemunho muito enrolado e em torno de pontos que são referidos de forma repetida sem levar a um maior aprofundamento e abordagem dos mesmos, onde nem mesmo os exemplos de situações concretas conseguiram estabelecer qualquer ligação de entusiasmo onde pudesse pensar, «afinal esta leitura valeu a pena». No geral achei o tema da liderança ser tratado de forma bem vaga, podendo este livro ser reduzido a menos de metade das páginas, não me conseguindo acrescentar nada de nada nem alterar algum ponto sobre a minha visão de liderança.

[Alyson Seighman · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my second time reading this book. The first time, I read it as a mentee with a mentor. The second time, I read it as a mentor with a mentee. I will surely be using this book for future mentorship opportunities!

My only ‘complaint’ is that this book can be very heavy on religion at parts which can be delicate - and potentially inappropriate - to share and discuss with work colleagues as others may have religious beliefs that differ from this book.

Other than that, the book does a wonderful job of breaking apart servant leadership to explain it and then building it back up again to implement it.

[Damon MacLeod · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. I was captured by the title as it reflected a familiar scripture in the New Testament. This book - especially the final chapter - was inspiring to me and has motivated me to want to be a better leader in any and every aspect of my life; giving me ways and suggestions of how to do so. If you have a desire to be an excellent leader at work, home, or anywhere else, I would recommend this book to you and to consider the changes you need to make to be an influential and effective leader.

[James Ruley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book had some excellent observations about leadership, specifically about how a leader must serve those whom he or she leads. Sections in this book dealing with how to implement such leadership was also helpful. Unfortunately, like many leadership books, the work was often verbose and wordy, spending far too long expounding on a point that had already clearly been made. It would have been easy to cut the length of this book in half. Overall, however, some good principles and examples.

3.5/5

[M. Funk · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book does a great job of breaking down and detailing the "soft skills" of leadership. Though these principles may seem like common sense to some, they do not come naturally to all. A good book for people that would like to (or need to) deconstruct the elusive skill of empathy. Also good for empathetic folks who would like to name and validate the leadership skills that come naturally to them.

[Cindyanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really made me take a look at my current leadership role, and it definitely needs work. I like how he states no amount of training or seminars attended will amount to nothing if no change occurs. It takes dedication and perseverance for anything to happen - it doesn't happen in a day. More companies would adopt this approach consistently with those entering leadership positions instead of failing to provide them with the tools to succeed and setting them up to fail.

[David Ooley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good intro to Servant leadership and no real depth on the impacts on employees wellbeing, performance or the ongoing self healing work a leader must do to actually show up consistently as a servant leader. Jerry Colons Reboot talks about Better people make better leaders and better Leaders make better people. Doing the work makes us better and healthier people in all aspects of our life.

[Gracelyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Practical teaching and steps to being a servant leader! You must love as an action. Leadership = character that is encouraged and developed through good habits, service, and authority. Good reminders… we all have to be reminded. If we practice good leadership skills, we will become a good leader in time. :)

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

While overly drawn out and belabored at times, the content itself is excellent and inspirational. While I wish there was a bit more applicable “how-to” information, there is definitely plenty of food for thought to chew on, and the Leadership Skills Assessments at the end of the book look very useful.

[Kathleen Moy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall a good resource. While I’m glad I read it and appreciate having another resource on servant leadership, it wouldn’t be one of my first recommendations. I would give the first part of the book a higher rating but started losing interest the further the book went along.

[Brian W · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hunter's sequel to the servant. There is a bit of redundancy in the book, but the concepts and connections are much more mature. I recommend reading both books, but if I had to choose one, this would be it.

[Mckinley · Rating 4 out of 5]

servant leaders

[Bob Gao · Rating 3 out of 5]

My first book on servant leadership

If you want to lead, then you have to serve to get your authority.

To lead/serve, is not a easy chane, you need real commitment and execution, then reflection.

[Kerry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book. Practical strategies to grow as a leader. Leadership is character

[C.S. Areson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed reading the book. Did what the cover said, showed how to become a servant leader.

Side note: It isn't easy.

[Sean Blevins · Rating 2 out of 5]

Like the idea; disliked the writing.

[Mujtaba Hamed · Rating 3 out of 5]

Repetition of the author previous book, the servent.

[Jon Cheek · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. Generally good content. Nothing earth-shatteringly and new, though.

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

(2.5 stars)

[David Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolute must read.

[Carson Smith · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was not written for me. A 4 hour Sunday school class for gen x managers. Ends in a prayer. Just no.
( Kristy if you see this - WHY )

[Olivia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some of the ideas and opinions in this book were helpful, otherwise it was fully opinions with no facts or data to back it up . Wasn’t a fan of that

[Edwina Book Anaconda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nuggets of wisdom are scattered throughout this book.
I enjoyed mining for them.

[Madelaine Chartier · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 many of the points start to feel repetitive (reasoning for 3.5 instead of 4) but the ending of the book has excellent leadership pointers.

[Emerald · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some interesting tidbits of information but very repetitive and too many religious references.