The Tao of Leadership
by John Heider
The Tao Te Ching rewritten as advice for leaders of groups: lead by example, intervene less, trust the process. Simple and widely used in facilitation circles.
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you want Taoist leadership in plain, applicable language.
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Three things you will actually use
- The best leader is barely noticed.
- Less intervention.
- Trust the group's process.
Do this first
Read chapter 17 and lead one meeting by saying less.
Our verdict
Taoist leadership.
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