Spirit Work Leadership

An insightful exploration into the role of spirituality in leadership. The contributors use thought-provoking examples to expand the definition of leadership to include the development of hospitable spaces for work life, services to both the organization and the community, and personal development of individuals within the organization."An exciting, creative, and hopeful view of leadership that gives the spiritual dimension its rightful place."—Walter F. Ulmer, president, Center for Creative Leadership

Authors use thought-provoking examples to expand the definition of leadership to include the development of hospitable spaces for worklife, services to both the organization and the community, and personal development of individuals within the organization.

This book explores the relationship of spirituality to organizations and leaders. The authors examine how spiritual experiences occur for both leaders and followers when leaders expand their definition of leadership to include nurturing of community, development of shared vision, service to their organizations, and growth of those who work within the organization.

Jay A. Conger is associate professor of organizational behavior at McGill University, Montreal, Canada. Rated by Business Week as one of the ten most sought-after management school professors for corporate education programs, he consults to private and nonprofit organizations worldwide. He is author of Learning to Lead (1992), The Charismatic Leader (1989), and Charismatic Leadership (1988, with R.N. Kanungo and Associates, 1988), all from Jossey-Bass.