Enlightened Manager Book
In The Enlightened Manager, leadership consultant Michael Lisagor shares valuable lessons he’s learned from conducting over 450 organizational interviews with industry, non-profit and government managers.
The Enlightened Manager
Lessons on Leadership
by Michael Lisagor
Want to become a better manager?
One definition of enlightenment is hope. Another is the potential for wisdom and compassion that exists in each human being. Most people have some level of religious conviction or moral compass, whether organized or not. So, why do so many managers leave this most important aspect of life at the door when they enter the workplace. In The Enlightened Manager, leadership consultant Michael Lisagor shares valuable lessons he’s learned from conducting over 450 organizational interviews with industry, non-profit and government managers.
Learn how to respond to workplace challenges with an enlightened perspective.
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“I read Michael’s book on the plane to Denver this morning and found it to be a useful reminder of some of the things we are not doing, or not doing effectively. I strongly recommend you take some time to pick it up every now and then as a refresher.”
- Carey Kolb, Operations Director, Applied Technical Systems
Table of Contents
- Missing your mission
- Five habits of incompetent managers
- Tone-deaf communications
- Breaking up is hard to do
- What they didn’t teach me in school
- Innovation by listening
- New kids on the block
- Seizing the future
- How to succeed in business
- Change starts at home
- Controlling expectations
- Relating to others
- Organizational tapestry
- One small step
- Old dogs, new tricks
- Sending mixed messages
- Kick it off right
- A dash of appreciation
- Listen, care and engage
- Counting your neighbor’s wealth
