Enlightened Manager Book

In The Enlightened Manager, leadership consultant Michael Lisagor shares valuable lessons he's learned from conducting over 450 organizational interviews with industry, non-profit and government managers.

The Enlightened Manager

Lessons on Leadership

by Michael Lisagor

Want to become a better manager?

One definition of enlightenment is hope. Another is the potential for wisdom and compassion that exists in each human being. Most people have some level of religious conviction or moral compass, whether organized or not. So, why do so many managers leave this most important aspect of life at the door when they enter the workplace. In The Enlightened Manager, leadership consultant Michael Lisagor shares valuable lessons he's learned from conducting over 450 organizational interviews with industry, non-profit and government managers.

Learn how to respond to workplace challenges with an enlightened perspective.

"I read Michael's book on the plane to Denver this morning and found it to be a useful reminder of some of the things we are not doing, or not doing effectively. I strongly recommend you take some time to pick it up every now and then as a refresher."

- Carey Kolb, Operations Director, Applied Technical Systems

Read a chapter: Lead with Enlightenment

[Many of the problems I encounter as a consultant stem from the inability of managers to perceive the world from an enlightened perspective.]

Table of Contents

Missing your mission

Five habits of incompetent managers

Tone-deaf communications

Breaking up is hard to do

What they didn't teach me in school

Innovation by listening

New kids on the block

Seizing the future

How to succeed in business

Change starts at home

Controlling expectations

Relating to others

Organizational tapestry

One small step

Old dogs, new tricks

Sending mixed messages

Kick it off right

A dash of appreciation

Listen, care and engage

Counting your neighbor's wealth