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The Servant

A Simple Story About the True Essence of Leadership

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The Servant

By: James C. Hunter
Narrated by: Tony Pasqualini
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With an introduction on using the principles of The Servant in your life and career, this book redefines what it means to be a leader.

In this absorbing tale, you watch the timeless principles of servant leadership unfold through the story of John Daily, a businessman whose outwardly successful life is spiraling out of control. He is failing miserably in each of his leadership roles as boss, husband, father, and coach. To get his life back on track, he reluctantly attends a week-long leadership retreat at a remote Benedictine monastery.

To John's surprise, the monk leading the seminar is a former business executive and Wall Street legend. Taking John under his wing, the monk guides him to a realization that is simple yet profound: The true foundation of leadership is not power, but authority, which is built upon relationships, love, service, and sacrifice.

Along with John, you will learn that the principles in this book are neither new nor complex. They don't demand special talents; they are simply based on strengthening the bonds of respect, responsibility, and caring with the people around you. The Servant's message can be applied by anyone, anywhere-at home or at work.

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An incredible book, to read again and again.
Beautifully narrated and amazing writing. i would definitively recommend it

A MUST in LEADERSHIP

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I loved this audio book, less than an hour in I knew the first thing I'd do when it finishes is play it again. There's so many great takeaways and I really enjoyed the way the story was told, found it quite humorous at times

Still a great leadership story

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it will certainly change your life if you choose to try to act what this story teaches you

unbelievably invaluable

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The book provides a completely different view on management and the difference between manager and leader.

good, interesting subject

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wonderful reading, well narrated and full of wise concepts to be applied in leadership and in life

Wisdom for life

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