The Kernel: Life-Changing Principles from the Power of Ants - Hardcover

Morrison, James M; Siddoway, Andrew J

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0983943435 ISBN 13: 9780983943433

Publisher: Optio Institute, 2012

Synopsis

Morrison, James M, Siddoway, Andrew J

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About the Author

James M. Morrison is currently the Director of Organizational Development of an international corporation. Previously he worked for a consulting firm where his business consulting skills were focused on strategic development, execution of corporate initiatives, and leadership development. He has extensive experience in recognizing inefficiencies within organizations and designing large-scale solutions to create better financial performance. His clients include many of the fortune 100 and 500 companies.

In 2008, he was asked by the "U.S. State Department" to conduct a full-scale assessment of the Iraqi healthcare system. He spent time in Iraq analyzing the systems and structure of the organizational design and meeting with dignitaries in the Middle East. His work led to the first contract in history using the funds of the Iraqi government to fund a $50 million  implementation of medical equipment.

James has worked with over 250 non-profit organizations in an effort to alleviate suffering in over 100 underserved  countries.

He is the father of triplets and lives with his wife outside of Salt Lake City, Utah.

From the Back Cover

A RELEVANT 21st CENTURY CLASSIC

The Kernel is founded on the experience of one of the greatest conquerors in world history, Timor (Tamerlane) the Great, and is more applicable than ever for individual and organizational growth.

Tamerlane's unsuspecting mentor and teacher of strength was... AN ANT. The Kernel embraces the life-changing principles from the POWER OF ANTS!

THE LESSONS FROM AN ANT...Consistent Influence - Universal Principles - Common Purpose - Accountability - Teamwork - Diversity - Collaboration - Loyalty - Set Standards - Vision - Attitude - Perseverance - Communicating Change - Embrace Heritage

No matter your situation, or your position within an organization, the lessons and principles found within The Kernel will have a profound impact on how you choose to live your life.

From the Inside Flap

The Kernel: Life-Changing Principles from the Power of Ants

He sat motionless wondering how something so small could capture his complete attention. He, the most powerful man on earth, fascinated by... an ant?!

Timor the Great, 14th Century conqueror of Persia and most of India and Asia, founder of the Timurid dynasty, and world's most feared warrior now sits alone, defeated and hiding from his enemy in an empty abandoned stone building.

Slowly, the sting of his recent defeat is dulled as the "Lord of the Sun," focuses on a single ant crawling next to his sandaled feet. But it's not the ant that first captures this conqueror's attention. It is a single kernel of corn the ant is moving. Watching intently, the world's greatest ruler becomes the world's most humble student.

Timor watches with interest as the ant pushes this kernel towards a small wall. He's impressed with the strength the ant possesses in pushing this large kernel, but he also sympathizes that the ant's struggle will be in vain. Even this courageous insect will never have the strength to lift the kernel of corn over the wall. It's impossible...

- THE LESSONS CONTINUE INSIDE -

Edition details

• Publisher: Optio Institute
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0983943435
• ISBN 13: 9780983943433
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 100