The Enlightened Manager

Finding wisdom and compassion in the workplace

How to become a more effective leader

by Michael Lisagor

Based on the popular Federal Week Week columns.

Note: To read Lisagor's latest FCW columns

I've decided to offer this new book for free as my contribution

to the creation of a more enlightened workplace.

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20 chapters with nature photographs by the author

Read the introduction, representative chapter and table of contents:

 

• 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 - 6
Five habits of incompetent managers - 8
Tone-deaf communications - 11
Breaking up is hard to do - 14
What they didn't teach me in school - 16
Innovation by listening - 19
New kids on the block - 21
Seizing the future - 24
How to succeed in business - 27
Change starts at home - 30
Controlling expectations - 33
Relating to others - 36
Organizational tapestry - 39
One small step - 41
Old dogs, new tricks - 43
Sending mixed messages - 46
Kick it off right - 49
A dash of appreciation - 52
Listen, care and engage - 55
Counting your neighbor's wealth - 58