The Leadership Wisdom of Jesus: Practical Lessons for Today - Softcover

"Manz is a practical translator of essential wisdom that is too easily overlooked in our cluttered lives. With a gentle hand and without proselytizing, he makes the teachings of Jesus available, inviting, and empowering."
--Dr. Bill Grace, founder and former Executive Director, Center for Ethical Leadership

"A must-read for anyone who wants to make a lasting impact."
--Robert E. Quinn, M. E. Tracy Collegiate Professor, University of Michigan Business School

"The Leadership Wisdom of Jesus motivates the reader to ask whether belief in himself makes him a leader, and then how that belief can be enhanced."
--Mrs. Norman Vincent Peale

Author Charles C. Manz, is no theologian but he is a highly regarded business professor and consultant. His surprising and unique message is that the teachings of Jesus are essential in today’s competitive business world. Far from being obsolete, the Gospels are actually a valuable guide to leading a career filled with meaning and success. The intent of this book is not to preach to or convert readers, but to equip aspiring leaders with the wisdom of one of the most recognized people in history.

By approaching the New Testament with an open mind, Manz has harvested a rich wealth lessons for those seeking to lead. For anyone who has wondered how to achieve their company’s goals without sacrificing their deeper personal values, this book is essential. It shows how compassion and forgiveness can be reconciled with the pressures that demand profit, efficiency, and control and can actually be at the core of your leadership style.