Pervasive Leadership: Releasing the Power Within (Principles of Leadership)

Where there is a lack of leadership, frustration abounds. When there is leadership, there is clarity of purpose and achievement is realized. But it's only when pervasive leadership prevails, that sustainable growth and excellence abound. "Pervasive leadership?", you may ask. Yes, in great organizations, leadership is evident throughout, independent of title or position. Managers, of course, establish the overall direction, provide needed resources and resolve significant problems. But in the enlightened, pervasive leadership model, employees are empowered to simplify processes, reduce wasted effort and improve quality. They are encouraged to reach out to other areas of the organization in the quest for excellence. Yet, this model does not advocate a free-style organization where each individual and group is allowed to define their own process and goals. Instead, it is marked by seven distinct, interrelated characteristics that must be developed. These characteristics define the purpose, processes and behaviors that create freedom to focus on greatness. This book provides insights on these seven characteristics and how they are developed based on the author's 35 years of leadership experience in various organizations including the military, academia, large corporations and the church. You will be rewarded with life changing insights no matter whether you are a senior executive or an entry level employee who wants to make your life count. Enjoy the journey - it will reward you and your organization richly! Cover Picture: A sailing ship dancing across the turquoise waters of St. Thomas. With its three masts and seven sails, it is a fitting symbol of pervasive leadership. The power of the wind is all around, but needs to be harnessed if the ship is to reach its destination. Likewise, the key to any organization's success is within its people, but like the ship, this power must be directed, encouraged and developed to achieve greatness.