The Servant : A Simple Story About the True Essence of Leadership
James C. Hunter





Format: Hardcover, 187pp.
ISBN: 9780761513698
Publisher: Prima Publishing
Pub. Date: September 1, 1998

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In this absorbing tale, you watch the timeless principles of servant leadership unfold through the story of John Daily, a businessman whose outwardly successful life is spiraling out of control. He is failing miserably in each of his leadership roles as boss, husband, father, and coach. To get his life back on track, he reluctantly attends a weeklong leadership retreat at a remote Benedictine monastery.

To John's surprise, the monk leading the seminar is a former business executive and Wall Street legend. Taking John under his wing, the monk guides him to a realization that is simple yet profound: The true foundation of leadership is not power, but authority, which is built upon relationships, love, service, and sacrifice.

Along with John, you will learn that the principles in this book are neither new nor complex. They don't demand special talents; they are simply based on strengthening the bonds of respect, responsibility, and caring with the people around you. Perhaps this is why The Servant has touched readers from all walks of life—because its message can be applied by anyone, anywhere—at home or at work.

If you are tired of books that lecture instead of teach; if you are searching for ways to improve your leadership skills; if you want to understand the timeless virtues that lead to lasting and meaningful success, then this book is one you cannot afford to miss.


About the Author

James C. Hunter is principal consultant of J. D. Hunter Associates, a labor relations and training consulting firm located near Detroit. He is a sought-after public speaker and trainer primarily in the areas of servant leadership and community (team) building.


Table of Contents

	Acknowledgments
	The Prologue
1	The Definitions
2	The Old Paradigm
3	The Model
4	The Verb
5	The Environment
6	The Choice
7	The Payoff
	The Epilogue

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It may change your life. It sure changed mine June 6, 2006
Reviewer: Angela Isola Maria from Naperville, IL United States
I read this in a Servant Leadership class at North Central College. WOW. This book blew my mind. It was so well written! I could barely put it down. Not only did I enjoy the writing, but the message and lessons were very clear and easy to grasp. It was the PERFECT book to read right before graduating from college and starting a full time career!


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