The Benedictine Rule of Leadership: Classic Management Secrets You Can Use Today | 
 enlarge | Authors: Craig S. Galbraith, Oliver, Iii, Ph.d. Galbraith
Publisher: Adams Media Corporation
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 389899
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 192
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Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.6 x 0.6
ISBN: 1593370059
Dewey Decimal Number: 255.106
EAN: 9781593370053
ASIN: 1593370059
Publication Date: February 2004
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Book Description
Fifteen centuries ago, a young monk named Benedict founded the basic monastic system of the Christian world—a spiritual and economic organization that thrives to this very day. In his concise work, now known as The Rule, Benedict presented his leadership secrets and managerial insights. Outlining practices and strategies for organizational discipline, leadership style, sources of innovation, and managerial ethics, it provided the first complete management system of the Western world. The Benedictine Rule of Leadership presents these principles in a fresh and original way that is applicable to any manager or organization today. Chapters include:
The Rule of Managerial Improvisation
The Rule of Careful Counsel
The Rule of Merit and Seniority
The Rule of Innovation
The Rule of Leading by Example Unlike other management philosophies that are outdated or passé before they hit the shelf, The Benedictine Rule of Leadership presents a model of management that stands the test of time.
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Simple, easy to use leadership techniques for organizations October 16, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Benedict developed his methods of leading during the time Rome was falling apart around 450 A.D.
His approach reflects a structured system of what worked within a community/business. It is a simple, honest, easy to understand method for leading an organization. It is also an easy read.
It is thought that over 40,000 organizations have used this approach over the last 1500 years. It has passed the test of time.
Don't mistake this for a religious book. The monks were more independent entrepreneurial businessmen than elements of the church. It is clearly a book about leadership that provides the essense of what it takes to be successful.
The method can be used as a model and is as applicable today as it was 1500 years ago.
Great Book April 19, 2004
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
Fantastic little book on Leadership. Examines the world's oldest management system, and why it has been so successful. Great applications to the modern corporation. Perfect book for those tired of military analogies for business, or "tough-guy" leadership. Neat ideas on corporate rituals, ethical foundations, employee formation, and how to build a cohesive work group. If more modern corporations followed these "rules", we would have fewer scandals and higher profits. An easy read.
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