Synopses & Reviews
One of the most troubling aspects of modern society is that we are suffering from a lack of leadership, a dearth of leaders who not only possess vision and strength but also live with integrity based on lasting values. So where should we turn for models of leadership who can raise a generation of effective leaders for our diverse communities? This inspiring guidebook steers us to the enduring texts of our tradition and to Moses, the most important and celebrated character in the Hebrew Bible. By highlighting his struggles, failures and triumphs, this book exposes Moses as an exemplar of leadership who not only empowers his people to act on their responsibilities but makes them believe they possess the ability to do so. Along with exploring the most powerful and intriguing stories of Moses? life, this book shows what Moses? actions reveal about the nature of leadership and human interaction, and how his examples can be applied to the dynamics of modern-day leadership in religious, business, political and other arenas.
Synopsis
Share in the wisdom of the model of leadership--tap into your own potential for greatness
Leaders are not simply born; they are molded through life's victories and failures, triumphs and defeats. No one exemplifies this process better than Moses, the most important and celebrated character in the Hebrew Bible. Faced with great internal and external challenges, he was sculpted into a great leader not only by circumstance, but also by his own determination and devotion to his people.
In this powerful and probing examination of the enduring texts in the biblical tradition, scholar and popular teacher Dr. Norman Cohen examines Moses's journey to leadership and what he can teach you about the vision, action and skills you need to be a successful leader. Cohen relives Moses's development from lonely shepherd to founder of a nation, emphasizing the salient points you can use to enrich the different leadership roles you are called on to play in your daily life, whether it be in business, religion, politics, education or other arenas.
Drawing from Moses's life, you will learn to:
- Articulate your expectations of others, as a group and as individuals
- Empower those around you to lead more responsible, ethical lives
- Support your co-workers and family even when they fail
- Challenge others to reach their highest potential
Synopsis
Moses was sculpted into a great leader not only by the challenges he faced but also by his own determination and devotion to his people. A powerful and probing review of Moses's journey and what he can teach you about vision and successful leadership.