Leading with Joy
Leading with Joy
Practices for Uncertain Times
Edition: 1
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 04 October, 2022
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9781523002849
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In a time of increasing disconnection and uncertainty, Leading with Joy shows how leaders can reclaim their purpose and embrace joy in service of social transformation.
Leadership that connects people and centers compassion and trust instead of competition and disconnection is needed more than ever before. There are plenty of manuals that show people how to manage organizations, but what is really needed in this moment is a book that shows us how to include kindness and inspiration within leadership. Leading with Joy promotes a courageous and compassionate approach to leadership that can sustain purposeful action and social change.
This book takes the form of a series of vignettes about the authors' insights and stories, with reflection questions at the end of each one. Through these stories-which address topics such as workplace triumphs and lessons, family relationships, and even near-death experiences- Akaya Windwood and Rajasvini Bhansali illuminate different aspects of leadership, such as humility, forgiveness, and kindness, and invite leaders to respond to the current moment.
The book draws on the authors' lived experiences as leaders, including their encounters with oppression, and their wisdom in principled leadership. They demonstrate how leaders can create conditions of abundance and well-being, which are necessary for long-term social transformation.
Leadership that connects people and centers compassion and trust instead of competition and disconnection is needed more than ever before. There are plenty of manuals that show people how to manage organizations, but what is really needed in this moment is a book that shows us how to include kindness and inspiration within leadership. Leading with Joy promotes a courageous and compassionate approach to leadership that can sustain purposeful action and social change.
This book takes the form of a series of vignettes about the authors' insights and stories, with reflection questions at the end of each one. Through these stories-which address topics such as workplace triumphs and lessons, family relationships, and even near-death experiences- Akaya Windwood and Rajasvini Bhansali illuminate different aspects of leadership, such as humility, forgiveness, and kindness, and invite leaders to respond to the current moment.
The book draws on the authors' lived experiences as leaders, including their encounters with oppression, and their wisdom in principled leadership. They demonstrate how leaders can create conditions of abundance and well-being, which are necessary for long-term social transformation.
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In a time of increasing disconnection and uncertainty, Leading with Joy shows how leaders can reclaim their purpose and embrace joy in service of social transformation.
Leadership that connects people and centers compassion and trust instead of competition and disconnection is needed more than ever before. There are plenty of manuals that show people how to manage organizations, but what is really needed in this moment is a book that shows us how to include kindness and inspiration within leadership. Leading with Joy promotes a courageous and compassionate approach to leadership that can sustain purposeful action and social change.
This book takes the form of a series of vignettes about the authors' insights and stories, with reflection questions at the end of each one. Through these stories-which address topics such as workplace triumphs and lessons, family relationships, and even near-death experiences- Akaya Windwood and Rajasvini Bhansali illuminate different aspects of leadership, such as humility, forgiveness, and kindness, and invite leaders to respond to the current moment.
The book draws on the authors' lived experiences as leaders, including their encounters with oppression, and their wisdom in principled leadership. They demonstrate how leaders can create conditions of abundance and well-being, which are necessary for long-term social transformation.
Leadership that connects people and centers compassion and trust instead of competition and disconnection is needed more than ever before. There are plenty of manuals that show people how to manage organizations, but what is really needed in this moment is a book that shows us how to include kindness and inspiration within leadership. Leading with Joy promotes a courageous and compassionate approach to leadership that can sustain purposeful action and social change.
This book takes the form of a series of vignettes about the authors' insights and stories, with reflection questions at the end of each one. Through these stories-which address topics such as workplace triumphs and lessons, family relationships, and even near-death experiences- Akaya Windwood and Rajasvini Bhansali illuminate different aspects of leadership, such as humility, forgiveness, and kindness, and invite leaders to respond to the current moment.
The book draws on the authors' lived experiences as leaders, including their encounters with oppression, and their wisdom in principled leadership. They demonstrate how leaders can create conditions of abundance and well-being, which are necessary for long-term social transformation.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction: An Invitation to Practice Joy in Leadership
- Chapter 1 Purpose and Vision
- Chapter 2 Humility, Experimentation, and Growth
- Chapter 3 Preserving and Honoring Individual and Collective Dignity
- Chapter 4 Healing, Forgiveness, and Redemption
- Chapter 5 Kindness, Trust, and Compassion
- Chapter 6 Grief, Challenge, and Disappointment
- Chapter 7 Keeping the Circle Whole and Healthy
- Chapter 8 Flexibility, Creativity, and Adaptability
- Chapter 9 Taking Risks and Staying Steady
- Chapter 10 Learning to Care for Ourselves as We Care for Our Communities
- Conclusion: It’s Worth It
- Discussion Guide
- Acknowledgments
- Index
Review quote
“In compact chapters, delicious and meditative as poems, succulent with story, this book offers empowerment, clarity, pleasure, and an infinite array of tools and guidance to help us feel better about our lives and the work we do, both together and alone.”
-Naomi Shihab Nye, Young People's Poet Laureate
“This slim volume engaged me powerfully. It's a book about being human. It's not just smart; it's wise-kind, generous, rigorous, and necessary and exactly right for the tough moment we find ourselves in.”
-Bill McKibben, founder of Third Act
“This book is a remarkable contribution to the canon on leadership. Akaya and Rajasvini are storytellers and offer practical lessons through poetic and engaging language. This is a book for anyone who cares about community and well-being.”
-Ai-Jen Poo, President, National Domestic Workers Alliance
-Naomi Shihab Nye, Young People's Poet Laureate
“This slim volume engaged me powerfully. It's a book about being human. It's not just smart; it's wise-kind, generous, rigorous, and necessary and exactly right for the tough moment we find ourselves in.”
-Bill McKibben, founder of Third Act
“This book is a remarkable contribution to the canon on leadership. Akaya and Rajasvini are storytellers and offer practical lessons through poetic and engaging language. This is a book for anyone who cares about community and well-being.”
-Ai-Jen Poo, President, National Domestic Workers Alliance
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