Awakening the Leader Within: A Story of Transformation by Kevin Cashman (English

Description: Awakening the Leader Within by Kevin Cashman, Jack Forem Takes readers on a journey to a way of leading and a way of living. This title guides readers through the Six Seeds of Growth, which the author has used to help thousands of business leaders change their personal and work lives for the better. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Kevin Cashman, one of the worlds leading executive coaches, takes readers on a transformative journey to a new way of leading and a new way of living "Once you start reading Awakening the Leader Within, you wont set it down. Cashman doesnt let you off the hook until you contemplate how you will live your life differently." —Tom Debrowski, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Operations, Mattel, Inc. Awakening the Leader Within guides readers through the Six Seeds of Growth, which Cashman has used to help thousands of business leaders change their personal and work lives for the better. He draws on his renowned executive coaching techniques in order to lead the reader on a path to self-discovery and personal betterment. Based on the premise that you need to grow the person in order to grow the leader, this inspirational and interactive story centers on Benson Quinn, a CEO facing a deluge of personal and professional crises. As Quinn confronts the defining moments of his life, the reader learns valuable lessons about authentic and purposeful leadership, applicable at home as well as in the boardroom. At a time when issues of business ethics crowd the headlines-causing many leaders to question whether profit should be a leaders only goal-the practical applications of this book are more timely than ever. Awakening the Leader Within has been endorsed by more than thirty CEOs, thought leaders, and bestselling authors. Kevin Cashman (Minneapolis, MN) is the founder of LeaderSource, the nations premier executive coaching consultancy. He has been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Harvard Management Update, and Human Resource Executive. He has also been a contributing editor to Executive Excellence magazine. Back Cover Far from the typical leadership book that explores only theories and concepts, this interactive coaching experience takes you on a personal journey to awaken a new way of leading and a new way of living. Blending the power of an inspiring story with the power of reflective questions, this transformative book gives you deep, enduring ways to create value in all parts of your life. Based on the premise that you need to grow as a person to grow as a leader, the story centers on Bensen Quinn, a CEO facing a deluge of personal and professional challenges. As Quinn faces the defining moments of his life, you will learn valuable lessons about authentic and purposeful leadership, applicable at home and in the boardroom. In a time when issues of business ethics crowd the headlines--causing many leaders to question whether profit should be a leaders only goal--the practical applications of this book are more timely than ever. Expect to have a life-enriching reading experience. Cashman is author of Leadership from the Inside Out , the #1 bestselling business book of 2000 and named one of the top twenty bestselling business books of the decade by CEO-READ. He is a contributing editor to Executive Excellence magazine and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Chief Executive, Human Resource Executive, Fast Company, Strategy and Leadership, Oprah, CNN, and other media. A believer in dynamic life balance, he has participated in more than fifty triathlons and has practiced and taught meditation for over four decades. He lives in Minneapolis on the Mississippi riverfront overlooking the historic St. Anthony Falls. Flap Far from the typical leadership book that explores only theories and concepts, this interactive coaching experience takes you on a personal journey to awaken a new way of leading and a new way of living. Blending the power of an inspiring story with the power of reflective questions, this transformative book gives you deep, enduring ways to create value in all parts of your life. Based on the premise that you need to grow as a person to grow as a leader, the story centers on Bensen Quinn, a CEO facing a deluge of personal and professional challenges. As Quinn faces the defining moments of his life, you will learn valuable lessons about authentic and purposeful leadership, applicable at home and in the boardroom. In a time when issues of business ethics crowd the headlines–causing many leaders to question whether profit should be a leader’s only goal–the practical applications of this book are more timely than ever. Expect to have a life-enriching reading experience. Author Biography KEVIN CASHMAN is Founder and CEO of LeaderSource, an international leadership development and executive coaching consultancy with offices across the U.S. For more than twenty years, he and his organization have coached thousands of executives and teams to enhance performance. His clients span a variety of Fortune 500 and fast-growth companies in the consumer products, healthcare, medical products, high technology, manufacturing, service, and food industries. Table of Contents The Journey to Awakening Starts Here . . . 1 1 Executive Suite 11 2 Our Family . . . Our Town 20 3 The Call of Awakening 29 4 The End of the Fairy Tale 35 5 Waiting for Awakening 39 6 Dawn in the Garden 43 7 Awakening to Legacy 47 8 First Crossroads: Old Road or New Road? 50 9 Awakening to Purpose 60 10 Renewing a Vital Partnership 67 11 The Strength of Vulnerability 73 12 Awakening to Authenticity 81 13 Always Connected 88 14 Awakening to Essence 98 15 The Blossoming Bud 109 16 A Day of Decisions 120 17 Heart to Heart 128 18 Piercing the Veil 132 19 Walking the Talk . . . with Baby Steps 151 20 Awakening Together 168 21 Facing the Demons of Doubt 173 22 Passing on the Torch 192 23 Gardener of Souls 211 24 Purposeful Vision 223 25 "Remember the Seeds. . . ." 239 26 The New Gardener Begins His Work 244 Growth Guide Awakening the Leader Within 260 About the Author 315 About LeaderSource® 317 Bibliography and Recommended Reading 318 Acknowledgments 321 Review "Cashman has written his masterpiece." (Change Management Monitor, May 2004) "…This text is both a novel and a practical guide on how to become a much better leader, and even possibly a better person…" (Human Resources, April 2003) Long Description More Than a Book. . . . An Interactive Coaching Experience "A spiritual journey that will take you to a new and inspiring understanding of leadership." Warren Bennis, Distinguished Professor of Business, USC and coauthor of Geeks and Geezers: How Era, Values and Defining Moments Shape Leaders "Awakening the Leader Within helps leaders to go beyond meeting their performance goals to achieving their lifes destiny. Dont read this book if you are only concerned with your personal success. Read it if you are ready to begin the journey to a higher calling to really make a difference in the world." Ron James, President and CEO of the Center for Ethical Business Cultures, former division president and CEO of Ceridian Corporation and former CEO for US West Communications Minnesota "Kevin Cashmans storytelling draws you in and forces you to explore the inner and outer terrain of your life and how it impacts the whole. Its refreshing to read a business book that motivates and provides the practices to become a more conscious leader, yet allows enough space to interpret your own legacy." Ann Bancroft, polar explorer (first woman to reach North and South Poles and ski across Antarctica), Cofounder of yourexpedition, and coauthor of No Horizon Is So Far "It is often said that we live our lives in the present but understand them in the past. Awakening the Leader Within is a terrific reflection and selfcoaching tool to close the insight gap which often stands in the way of maximum success and personal fulfillment." Michael A. Peel, Senior Vice President Human Resources and Corporate Services, General Mills, Inc. "Once you start reading Awakening the Leader Within, you wont set it down. Cashman doesnt let you off the hook until you contemplate how you will live your life differently." Tom Debrowski, Executive Vice President Worldwide Operations, Mattel, Inc. Review Text ?Cashman has written his masterpiece.? (Change Management Monitor, May 2004) ??This text is both a novel and a practical guide on how to become a much better leader, and even possibly a better person?? (Human Resources, April 2003) Review Quote "Cashman has written his masterpiece." ( Change Management Monitor , May 2004) "...This text is both a novel and a practical guide on how to become a much better leader, and even possibly a better person..."( Human Resources , April 2003) Promotional "Headline" "Cashman has written his masterpiece." (Change Management Monitor, May 2004) "...This text is both a novel and a practical guide on how to become a much better leader, and even possibly a better person..." (Human Resources, April 2003) Feature The authors previous book Leadership from the Inside Out was top business book bestseller. Offers a positive vision of business leadership in a scandal-ridden business climate. Coauthor Jack Forem is the bestselling author of Transcendental Meditation. Details ISBN0471273198 Author Jack Forem Language English ISBN-10 0471273198 ISBN-13 9780471273196 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2003 Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc Subtitle A Story of Transformation Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Short Title AWAKENING THE LEADER W/IN Residence Minnwapolis Minneapolis, MN, US DOI 10.1604/9780471273196 UK Release Date 2003-05-20 AU Release Date 2003-04-21 NZ Release Date 2003-04-21 Pages 336 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Publication Date 2003-05-20 DEWEY 658.4092 Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2003-05-20 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134046227;

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