The Way of the Shepherd: 7 Ancient Secrets to Managing Productive People
(Adobe EPUB eBook, Kindle Book, OverDrive Read)
Discover a fresh perspective on the art of leading in Dr. Kevin Leman's story about a young reporter who lands the meeting of a lifetime and walks away with the keys to exceptional leadership. The Way of the Shepherd points you beyond dated trends and out-of-touch management techniques to the strategies that will make you a truly outstanding leader.
When William Pentak had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interview Ted McBride, one of the most respected CEOs in America, he was shocked by what McBride was willing to share. McBride taught him the seven secrets he inherited long ago from his mentor—an eccentric but brilliant professor who passed on these time-tested management principles that, while ancient in their origin, are still applicable in today's fast-paced, high-tech world.
Throughout The Way of the Shepherd, you'll learn how to infuse your work with meaning, no matter your role, title, industry, or the size of your team. Uncover the tried-and-true best practices for how to engage, energize, and ignite your workforce by:
If you're ready to transform your team, create a culture of belonging, and truly learn to lead by example, it's time to discover The Way of the Shepherd.
Kevin Leman. (2009). The Way of the Shepherd: 7 Ancient Secrets to Managing Productive People. Zondervan.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Kevin Leman. 2009. The Way of the Shepherd: 7 Ancient Secrets to Managing Productive People. Zondervan.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Kevin Leman, The Way of the Shepherd: 7 Ancient Secrets to Managing Productive People. Zondervan, 2009.
MLA Citation (style guide)Kevin Leman. The Way of the Shepherd: 7 Ancient Secrets to Managing Productive People. Zondervan, 2009.
OverDrive Product Record
- images
- cover:
- href: https://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-100/0354-1/{F6F3D31E-37AC-45CC-8226-9CDF76C9998A}Img100.jpg
- type: image/jpeg
- thumbnail:
- href: https://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-200/0354-1/{F6F3D31E-37AC-45CC-8226-9CDF76C9998A}Img200.jpg
- type: image/jpeg
- cover150Wide:
- href: https://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-150/0354-1/F6F/3D3/1E/{F6F3D31E-37AC-45CC-8226-9CDF76C9998A}Img150.jpg
- type: image/jpeg
- cover300Wide:
- href: https://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-400/0354-1/F6F/3D3/1E/{F6F3D31E-37AC-45CC-8226-9CDF76C9998A}Img400.jpg
- type: image/jpeg
- cover:
- formats
- identifiers:
- type: ISBN
- value: 9780310543121
- name: Adobe EPUB eBook
- id: ebook-epub-adobe
- identifiers:
- identifiers:
- type: ASIN
- value: B000SEPHKQ
- name: Kindle Book
- id: ebook-kindle
- identifiers:
- identifiers:
- type: ISBN
- value: 9780310543121
- name: OverDrive Read
- id: ebook-overdrive
- identifiers:
- mediaType
- eBook
- primaryCreator
- role: Author
- name: Kevin Leman
- title
- The Way of the Shepherd
- dateAdded
- 2019-04-18T16:04:37.27-04:00
- contentDetails
- href: https://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=162&titleID=252117
- type: text/html
- account:
- name: Marmot Library Network (CO)
- id: 1201
- sortTitle
- Way of the Shepherd 07 Ancient Secrets to Managing Productive People
- crossRefId
- 252117
- subtitle
- 7 Ancient Secrets to Managing Productive People
- id
- f6f3d31e-37ac-45cc-8226-9cdf76c9998a
- starRating
- 5
OverDrive MetaData
- isPublicDomain
- False
- formats
- fileName: TheWayoftheShepherd_9780310543121_252117
- partCount: 0
- fileSize: 506631
- identifiers:
- type: ISBN
- value: 9780310543121
- rights:
- type: Copying
- value: 0
- type: Printing
- value: 0
- type: Lending
- value: 0
- type: ReadAloud
- value: 0
- type: ExpirationRights
- value: 0
- name: Adobe EPUB eBook
- isReadAlong: False
- id: ebook-epub-adobe
- onSaleDate: 5/26/2009
- samples:
- source: From the book
- formatType: ebook-epub-adobe
- url: https://excerpts.cdn.overdrive.com/FormatType-410/0354-1/F6F/3D3/1E/WayoftheShepherd07AncientSecretstoMan9780310543121.epub
- source: From the book
- formatType: ebook-overdrive
- url: https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=F6F3D31E-37AC-45CC-8226-9CDF76C9998A&.epub-sample.overdrive.com
- fileName: TheWayoftheShepherd_252117
- partCount: 0
- fileSize: 0
- identifiers:
- type: ASIN
- value: B000SEPHKQ
- name: Kindle Book
- isReadAlong: False
- id: ebook-kindle
- onSaleDate: 5/26/2009
- samples:
- source: From the book
- formatType: ebook-epub-adobe
- url: https://excerpts.cdn.overdrive.com/FormatType-410/0354-1/F6F/3D3/1E/WayoftheShepherd07AncientSecretstoMan9780310543121.epub
- source: From the book
- formatType: ebook-overdrive
- url: https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=F6F3D31E-37AC-45CC-8226-9CDF76C9998A&.epub-sample.overdrive.com
- fileName: TheWayoftheShepherd_9780310543121_252117
- partCount: 0
- fileSize: 0
- identifiers:
- type: ISBN
- value: 9780310543121
- name: OverDrive Read
- isReadAlong: False
- id: ebook-overdrive
- onSaleDate: 5/26/2009
- samples:
- source: From the book
- formatType: ebook-epub-adobe
- url: https://excerpts.cdn.overdrive.com/FormatType-410/0354-1/F6F/3D3/1E/WayoftheShepherd07AncientSecretstoMan9780310543121.epub
- source: From the book
- formatType: ebook-overdrive
- url: https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=F6F3D31E-37AC-45CC-8226-9CDF76C9998A&.epub-sample.overdrive.com
- creators
- role: Author
- fileAs: Leman, Kevin
- bioText:
Dr. Kevin Leman is an internationally known Christian psychologist, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author of fifty books, including Have a New Kid by Friday, The Birth Order Book, and Making Your Children Mind without Losing Yours. A master communicator, Dr. Leman is a frequent guest on hundreds of radio and TV shows such as The View, Oprah, Today, Fox & Friends, and Focus on the Family. He and his wife, Sande, live in Tucson, Arizona. They are the parents of five children and two grandchildren.
- name: Kevin Leman
- role: Author
- fileAs: Pentak, William
- bioText: William Pentak has twenty-two years of proven success in revitalizing under-performing organizations. An author, columnist, pastor, consultant and speaker, he has traveled across the nation delivering keynote addresses and seminars. An MBA from the University of Texas at Austin, William was one of the last hires made by Enron before the company imploded in bankruptcy. He currently works in External Communications at Reliant Energy in Houston, Texas.
- name: William Pentak
- publishDate
- 2009-05-26T00:00:00-04:00
- isOwnedByCollections
- True
- title
- The Way of the Shepherd
- fullDescription
Discover a fresh perspective on the art of leading in Dr. Kevin Leman's story about a young reporter who lands the meeting of a lifetime and walks away with the keys to exceptional leadership. The Way of the Shepherd points you beyond dated trends and out-of-touch management techniques to the strategies that will make you a truly outstanding leader.
When William Pentak had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interview Ted McBride, one of the most respected CEOs in America, he was shocked by what McBride was willing to share. McBride taught him the seven secrets he inherited long ago from his mentor—an eccentric but brilliant professor who passed on these time-tested management principles that, while ancient in their origin, are still applicable in today's fast-paced, high-tech world.
Throughout The Way of the Shepherd, you'll learn how to infuse your work with meaning, no matter your role, title, industry, or the size of your team. Uncover the tried-and-true best practices for how to engage, energize, and ignite your workforce by:
- Getting to know your team, one person at a time
- Relentlessly communicating your values and your mission
- Defining the cause for your people and showing them where they fit in
- Having a heart for the people that you're leading
- Understanding that great leadership isn't just professional, it's personal
If you're ready to transform your team, create a culture of belonging, and truly learn to lead by example, it's time to discover The Way of the Shepherd.
- popularity
- 8
- links
- self:
- href: https://api.overdrive.com/v1/collections/v1L1ByAAAAA2r/products/f6f3d31e-37ac-45cc-8226-9cdf76c9998a/metadata
- type: application/vnd.overdrive.api+json
- self:
- id
- f6f3d31e-37ac-45cc-8226-9cdf76c9998a
- starRating
- 3.7
- images
- cover:
- href: https://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-100/0354-1/{F6F3D31E-37AC-45CC-8226-9CDF76C9998A}Img100.jpg
- type: image/jpeg
- thumbnail:
- href: https://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-200/0354-1/{F6F3D31E-37AC-45CC-8226-9CDF76C9998A}Img200.jpg
- type: image/jpeg
- cover150Wide:
- href: https://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-150/0354-1/F6F/3D3/1E/{F6F3D31E-37AC-45CC-8226-9CDF76C9998A}Img150.jpg
- type: image/jpeg
- cover300Wide:
- href: https://img1.od-cdn.com/ImageType-400/0354-1/F6F/3D3/1E/{F6F3D31E-37AC-45CC-8226-9CDF76C9998A}Img400.jpg
- type: image/jpeg
- cover:
- isPublicPerformanceAllowed
- False
- languages
- code: en
- name: English
- subjects
- value: Christian Nonfiction
- value: Professional
- value: Religion & Spirituality
- value: Nonfiction
- publishDateText
- 05/26/2009
- otherFormatIdentifiers
- type: ISBN
- value: 9780310250975
- mediaType
- eBook
- shortDescription
Discover a fresh perspective on the art of leading in Dr. Kevin Leman's story about a young reporter who lands the meeting of a lifetime and walks away with the keys to exceptional leadership. The Way of the Shepherd points you beyond dated trends and out-of-touch management techniques to the strategies that will make you a truly outstanding leader.
When William Pentak had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interview Ted McBride, one of the most respected CEOs in America, he was shocked by what McBride was willing to share. McBride taught him the seven secrets he inherited long ago from his mentor—an eccentric but brilliant professor who passed on these time-tested management principles that, while ancient in their origin, are still applicable in today's fast-paced, high-tech world.
Throughout The Way of the Shepherd, you'll learn how to infuse your work with meaning, no matter your role, title, industry, or the size of your team. Uncover...
- sortTitle
- Way of the Shepherd 07 Ancient Secrets to Managing Productive People
- crossRefId
- 252117
- subtitle
- 7 Ancient Secrets to Managing Productive People
- publisher
- Zondervan
- tableOfContents
- Contents Introduction: The Interview 9 1. Know the Condition of Your Flock 15 2. Discover the Shape of Your Sheep 29 3. Help Your Sheep Identify with You 41 4. Make Your Pasture a Safe Place 53 5. The Staff of Direction 67 6. The Rod of Correction 81 7. The Heart of the Shepherd 97 Epilogue: The End of the Interview 109 Principles of the Way of the Shepherd 115 Notes 121 Selected Bibliography 123
- bisacCodes
- code: BIB026000
- description: BIBLES / Catholic Translations / General
