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The Amazon Store at MillionDollarPetPix.com ( In association with Amazon.com )Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands: Lessons in Non-linear Leadershipby: Nancy Ortberg List Price: $19.99 Amazon.com's Price: $15.59 You Save: $4.40 (22%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Binding: Audio CDDewey Decimal Number: 658 EAN: 9781598593570 Edition: Unabridged Format: Audiobook, CD ISBN: 1598593579 Label: Oasis Audio Manufacturer: Oasis Audio Number Of Items: 5 Publication Date: August 01, 2008 Publisher: Oasis Audio Studio: Oasis Audio Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Product Description: Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands is an engaging and insightful look into the qualities, attributes, and practices that turn ordinary leaders into extraordinary ones. Nancy Ortberg’s unique twist on vision casting; managing tensions; nurturing healthy conflict; motivating those around you; fostering creativity, passion, and trust is unlike anything you’ve ever read before! At times challenging, at times candid, but always inspiring, Unleashing the Power of Rubber Bands will bring out the best in even the most seasoned leaders. Average Rating:
![]() Rating: - I loved this book!I loved this book! Nancy Ortberg's new book tells truths about leadership that we don't always hear. Truths that are both encouraging and challenging. Such as: "the core of leadership is hope" - ways to create that culture; "stop being surprised leadership is hard" - expect it; "the leader ought to be the most transformed person in the organization"; "great teams need spirited, unfiltered debate" - handling and even encouraging conflict; and "leaders bear the ... Read More Rating: - Buy the book!This is the best book on leading and managing I have read in the last 20 years. Really. Rating: - Great StartAlthough I haven't had a chance to get too deep into the book yet, the first two chapters and the intro are incredibly enticing and insightful. Looking forward to the rest...when I can get the time... Rating: - Leadership Challenges are not LinearThe thesis of the book is that leading tends not to be linear; it tends to be exponential. The more you pull the rubber band the greater resistance. (I found the analogy particularly interesting since I have recently added using Therabands to my workout schedule. They are very lightweight, portable and can be used almost anywhere. I probably wouldn't need weights in my office if I had learned to use bands when I first starting working out.) One of the quotes from the book that I liked ... Read More Rating: - Great book! This book offers a unique insight into the world of leadership. I have found chapter after chapter not only to be full of valuable insights, but also quite challenging to me in my own leadership experiences. Ortberg's work stays away from providing a step-by-step checklist that tells us how to be a better leader, but rather uses story to illustrate and inspire greatness. As I read the book, I can easily identify with the stories and people involved. I regularly find myself wrapped up in these experiences, ... Read More
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