Leadership as Meaning-Making: Take the Hero's Journey to Transformation by John

Description: Leadership as Meaning-Making by John Varney Based on the authors 30 years experience of management development and a background in design and psychology, this book takes a fresh look at leadership as a systemic shared phenomenon. It is one aspect of the evolutionary principle of bringing people to maturity as human beings – transforming the immature through purposeful adventure. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Based on the authors 30 years experience of management development and a background in design and psychology, this book takes a fresh look at leadership as a systemic shared phenomenon. It is one aspect of the evolutionary principle of bringing people to maturity as human beings – transforming the immature through purposeful adventure. This is not a "how-to" book of tools and techniques but is a guide to personal development. It plots the territory of the heros journey (after Joseph Campbell) through unknown worlds. It explains the metaphorical relationship to personal and collective transformation by means of the cyclic pattern of the heros journey, overlaid with the enneagram framework. Succeeding chapters spell out practical details for making the journey towards maturity, which alone makes leadership a viable possibility. Only such purposeful leadership will enable others to make their own equivalent journeys. If such people are engaged in work, then they will be more conscious and more effective. Essentially, the book is intentionally quickly communicates a broad sweep of related ideas that form a philosophy for the development of the inner qualities of effective leadership, applicable in all walks of life. The story of the archetypical heros journey is suggested as applying to every individual. The heros journey is an allegory for a quest for inner growth. It can rub off onto others through what we call "leadership". Such leadership is what brings meaning to peoples lives. Thus this book is a counter to the empty manipulative techniques propagated by much of the popular writing on leadership, which pays little attention to transformative interaction. There are exercises at the end of each chapter and additional material is available to readers via the internet. Author Biography John Varney is founder and chief executive of Centre for Management Creativity, based in the UK. He provides facilitation, methods, products and places for inspiring vision, developing strategy and helping people adopt a creative approach to challenge and change. Johns early career in architecture culminated in his own small practice in Surrey. As an alpinist, his personal leadership developed through the introduction of many novices to the mountains. Influenced by the philosopher, J.G. Bennett, and inspired by the creativity of the Bauhaus, he decided to pursue his vision of establishing a centre for developing human potential through experiential learning. He set up High Trenhouse as a learning project in 1976 and in 1989 established The Centre for Management Creativity, which has grown into a multi-facetted company with a reputation for getting results. John is coach, consultant and facilitator to senior management teams of major organisations, as well as to community groups and individuals. His work is in developing attitudes and beliefs for success, building relationships and behaviours, inspiring shared visons and articulating strategies. It embraces inter-company collaboration, strategy innovation, teamwork, authentic leadership, thinking methodology and creativity through team and personal coaching. He is a pioneer in the application of visual thinking methods to enhance educational and organisational effectiveness. Table of Contents Preface. About the Author. Foreword. Introduction. Worlds of Perception: An Adventure in Wholeness. The Creative Cycle: And the Enneagram Framework. Being and Becoming: The Triad of Inner. Triad of Action: How We Show Up in the World. Pattern Thinking: Making Sense and Making. Self-Organisation: Leadership and Teamwork. Clarity of Vision: Strategies for Success. A Sense of Purpose: Making a Meaning-Field. Commitment: Embark on Your Heros Journey. The Authors Own Journey. Epilogue. Bibliography. Index. Review In his new book, Varney relates the idea of the heros journey, not to fame or celebrity, but to every individuals need to set out on a quest to become whole and mature as a human being. He relates the heros journey to the process enneagram and the triad of being and becoming. Beyond that, he suggests that cyclic patterns are universal and that by tuning into them we can tune into higher perceptions. Taken together, these ideas point to a different way of thinking that may lead us to more fulfilling and meaningful lives and a more wholesome society. Dr William Tate, Director, The Institute for Systemic Leadership; Author of The Search for Leadership: An Organisational Perspective Details ISBN0367566044 Author John Varney Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 0367566044 ISBN-13 9780367566043 Format Paperback DEWEY 658.4092 Publication Date 2020-12-24 Pages 120 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd UK Release Date 2020-12-24 Imprint CRC Press Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2020-12-24 NZ Release Date 2020-12-24 Illustrations 15 Illustrations, black and white Subtitle Take the Heros Journey to Transformation Alternative 9780367678265 Audience Professional & Vocational 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:130913705;

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