Outward Bound Lessons to Live a Life of Leadership
Outward Bound Lessons to Live a Life of Leadership
To Serve, to Strive, and Not to Yield
Edition: 1
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 15 October, 2019
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This is the first book to describe in detail the principles of Outward Bound, told through the stories of former instructors and graduates who show how to apply them to create healthier, more effective teams, organizations, and communities.
Outward Bound has helped develop millions of leaders by stressing that every team needs leaders at all levels and that the nominal team leader must learn alongside the team, never from a position of superiority. Based on the foundational ideas of educator Kurt Hahn, Outward Bound teaches that leaders lead best when they have taught self-reliance and mutual responsibility and can fade into the background. Countless companies and organizations have used Outward Bound lessons (and you do not need to climb a mountain to use them) to strengthen their teams. Noted Outward Bound leader and educator Mark Brown shares these unique lessons with readers:
1. Leaders are learners.
2. Leaders create a safe environment to take risks.
3. Leaders develop other leaders at all levels.
4. Leaders understand the journey is the destination.
5. Leaders always watch for teachable moments.
6. Leaders are always ready to serve a greater good.
7. Leaders facilitate a Graduated Level of Responsibility for all those in their care.
Outward Bound has helped develop millions of leaders by stressing that every team needs leaders at all levels and that the nominal team leader must learn alongside the team, never from a position of superiority. Based on the foundational ideas of educator Kurt Hahn, Outward Bound teaches that leaders lead best when they have taught self-reliance and mutual responsibility and can fade into the background. Countless companies and organizations have used Outward Bound lessons (and you do not need to climb a mountain to use them) to strengthen their teams. Noted Outward Bound leader and educator Mark Brown shares these unique lessons with readers:
1. Leaders are learners.
2. Leaders create a safe environment to take risks.
3. Leaders develop other leaders at all levels.
4. Leaders understand the journey is the destination.
5. Leaders always watch for teachable moments.
6. Leaders are always ready to serve a greater good.
7. Leaders facilitate a Graduated Level of Responsibility for all those in their care.
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This is the first book to describe in detail the principles of Outward Bound, told through the stories of former instructors and graduates who show how to apply them to create healthier, more effective teams, organizations, and communities.
Outward Bound has helped develop millions of leaders by stressing that every team needs leaders at all levels and that the nominal team leader must learn alongside the team, never from a position of superiority. Based on the foundational ideas of educator Kurt Hahn, Outward Bound teaches that leaders lead best when they have taught self-reliance and mutual responsibility and can fade into the background. Countless companies and organizations have used Outward Bound lessons (and you do not need to climb a mountain to use them) to strengthen their teams. Noted Outward Bound leader and educator Mark Brown shares these unique lessons with readers:
1. Leaders are learners.
2. Leaders create a safe environment to take risks.
3. Leaders develop other leaders at all levels.
4. Leaders understand the journey is the destination.
5. Leaders always watch for teachable moments.
6. Leaders are always ready to serve a greater good.
7. Leaders facilitate a Graduated Level of Responsibility for all those in their care.
Outward Bound has helped develop millions of leaders by stressing that every team needs leaders at all levels and that the nominal team leader must learn alongside the team, never from a position of superiority. Based on the foundational ideas of educator Kurt Hahn, Outward Bound teaches that leaders lead best when they have taught self-reliance and mutual responsibility and can fade into the background. Countless companies and organizations have used Outward Bound lessons (and you do not need to climb a mountain to use them) to strengthen their teams. Noted Outward Bound leader and educator Mark Brown shares these unique lessons with readers:
1. Leaders are learners.
2. Leaders create a safe environment to take risks.
3. Leaders develop other leaders at all levels.
4. Leaders understand the journey is the destination.
5. Leaders always watch for teachable moments.
6. Leaders are always ready to serve a greater good.
7. Leaders facilitate a Graduated Level of Responsibility for all those in their care.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Foreword: The Expeditionary Leader, by Richard Leider
- Introduction: The Modern World Needs a New Model for Change
- 1 From the Wilderness to the Workplace
- Section I: To Serve
- Section II: To Strive
- Section III: Not to Yield
- Conclusion: What Do These Keys Unlock?
- About the Expeditionary Leaders
- Acknowledgments
- Index
- About the Author
Review quote
“This well-written book lifts up and celebrates Outward Bound's core values: integrity, excellence, and, above all, compassion.”
-Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality & Practice
“There is more in you than you think.”
-Kurt Hahn, founder of Outward Bound
“Seven days with Outward Bound in the West Texas desert was the catalyst that challenged me to get clear about my value system and about the direction of my life. Reading this book will do the same thing for you.”
-Joe Tye, founder and CEO, Values Coach Inc., and author of All Hands on Deck and The Florence Prescription
“This is an extraordinary book about learning and the inspiration that comes from learning. The book is an invitation to take a journey you will never forget.”
-Robert E. Quinn, coauthor of The Economics of Higher Purpose and Professor Emeritus, Center for Positive Organizations, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
“Chock-full of inspiring stories from people around the country who have applied the principles of Outward Bound to their personal journeys of success. Mark Brown reminds us that anything is possible when there is no alternative other than putting one foot in front of the other.”
-Michelle Denogean, Chief Marketing Officer, Roadster
-Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality & Practice
“There is more in you than you think.”
-Kurt Hahn, founder of Outward Bound
“Seven days with Outward Bound in the West Texas desert was the catalyst that challenged me to get clear about my value system and about the direction of my life. Reading this book will do the same thing for you.”
-Joe Tye, founder and CEO, Values Coach Inc., and author of All Hands on Deck and The Florence Prescription
“This is an extraordinary book about learning and the inspiration that comes from learning. The book is an invitation to take a journey you will never forget.”
-Robert E. Quinn, coauthor of The Economics of Higher Purpose and Professor Emeritus, Center for Positive Organizations, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan
“Chock-full of inspiring stories from people around the country who have applied the principles of Outward Bound to their personal journeys of success. Mark Brown reminds us that anything is possible when there is no alternative other than putting one foot in front of the other.”
-Michelle Denogean, Chief Marketing Officer, Roadster
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