Items related to The Visionary Sheepdog: A Leadership Book
A leader may learn their best lessons by watching a sheepdog. Sheepdogs are bright, full of unbridled energy, and loyal. They are, above all, goal oriented and intensely focused on rounding up the sheep for which they are responsible and herding them in the right direction. In this same way, the visionary sheepdog guides the group in the right strategic direction. But how can we take the lessons learned from the sheepdog and apply them to the business world? A modern business fable, The Visionary Sheepdog was developed by Susan J. Lindahl and Paul A. Lindahl Jr. The successful leader is often the one who says less and directs less, instead gaining more in goal attainment and cultural equilibrium by remaining focused on the task. The fable helps to put in perspective the role of a leader in an organizational intervention. The concept is straightforward. We start by leading one or two people as we try to herd them to the location of the tools, materials and knowledge they need, with the hope that they will pick those things up and begin to learn how to use them effectively. We then continue herding them to join with more people by circling around and around to keep the stragglers in the group as a sheepdog would do with his or her herd. As the knowledge grows and the group is brought to clear goals by the sheepdog (leader), the goal-oriented, empowered and enabled team processes emerge.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
Susan Lindahl, PhD, and Paul Lindahl, MBA, have over 30 years of experience in education and law, and in an international manufacturing industry respectively. They have each navigated multiple profound organizational changes and serve as consultants for board-level leadership teams. They currently live in the Kansas City area with their adopted herding dog, Joey.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisheriUniverse
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1475955235
- ISBN 13 9781475955231
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages60
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 10.27
Shipping:
FREE
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Seller Image
The Visionary Sheepdog: A Leadership Book (Paperback or Softback)
Published by
iUniverse 10/17/2012
(2012)
ISBN 10: 1475955235
ISBN 13: 9781475955231
New
Paperback or Softback
Quantity: 5
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Visionary Sheepdog: A Leadership Book 0.19. Book. Seller Inventory # BBS-9781475955231
Buy New
US$ 10.27
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Visionary Sheepdog: A Leadership Book
Published by
iUniverse
(2012)
ISBN 10: 1475955235
ISBN 13: 9781475955231
New
Softcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # ABLING22Oct2817100028658
Buy New
US$ 8.88
Convert currency
Seller Image
The Visionary Sheepdog: A Leadership Book [Soft Cover ]
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Soft Cover. Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 9781475955231
Buy New
US$ 15.64
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Visionary Sheepdog A Leadership Book
Print on Demand
Seller:
Rating
Book Description PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L0-9781475955231
Buy New
US$ 15.72
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Visionary Sheepdog: A Leadership Book
Published by
iUniverse
(2012)
ISBN 10: 1475955235
ISBN 13: 9781475955231
New
Paperback / softback
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days. Seller Inventory # C9781475955231
Buy New
US$ 13.19
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Visionary Sheepdog: A Leadership Book
Published by
iUniverse
(2012)
ISBN 10: 1475955235
ISBN 13: 9781475955231
New
Softcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND Book; New; Fast Shipping from the UK. No. book. Seller Inventory # ria9781475955231_lsuk
Buy New
US$ 12.58
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Visionary Sheepdog: A Leadership Book
Published by
iUniverse 2012-10
(2012)
ISBN 10: 1475955235
ISBN 13: 9781475955231
New
PF
Quantity: 10
Seller:
Rating
Book Description PF. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 6666-IUK-9781475955231
Buy New
US$ 10.04
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Visionary Sheepdog A Leadership Book
Print on Demand
Seller:
Rating
Book Description PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # L0-9781475955231
Buy New
US$ 13.27
Convert currency
Seller Image
The Visionary Sheepdog : A Leadership Book
Published by
Iuniverse
(2012)
ISBN 10: 1475955235
ISBN 13: 9781475955231
New
Taschenbuch
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - A leader may learn their best lessons by watching a sheepdog. Sheepdogs are bright, full of unbridled energy, and loyal. They are, above all, goal oriented and intensely focused on rounding up the sheep for which they are responsible and herding them in the right direction. In this same way, the visionary sheepdog guides the group in the right strategic direction. But how can we take the lessons learned from the sheepdog and apply them to the business world A modern business fable, The Visionary Sheepdog was developed by Susan J. Lindahl and Paul A. Lindahl Jr. The successful leader is often the one who says less and directs less, instead gaining more in goal attainment and cultural equilibrium by remaining focused on the task. The fable helps to put in perspective the role of a leader in an organizational intervention. The concept is straightforward. We start by leading one or two people as we try to herd them to the location of the tools, materials and knowledge they need, with the hope that they will pick those things up and begin to learn how to use them effectively. We then continue herding them to join with more people by circling around and around to keep the stragglers in the group as a sheepdog would do with his or her herd. As the knowledge grows and the group is brought to clear goals by the sheepdog (leader), the goal-oriented, empowered and enabled team processes emerge. 60 pp. Englisch. Seller Inventory # 9781475955231
Buy New
US$ 15.15
Convert currency
Seller Image
The Visionary Sheepdog
Published by
iUniverse
(2012)
ISBN 10: 1475955235
ISBN 13: 9781475955231
New
Softcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. KlappentextrnrnA leader may learn their best lessons by watching a sheepdog. Sheepdogs are bright, full of unbridled energy, and loyal. They are, above all, goal oriented and intensely focused on rounding up the sheep for which they are responsi. Seller Inventory # 447880096
Buy New
US$ 18.61
Convert currency