The Randori Principles : The Path of Effortless Leadership
Consultants Baum and Hassinger apply stories from the Japanese martial art aikido and the wisdom of anthropologist Angeles Arrien to develop leadership skills. Taken from aikido,randorimeans being in the right place at the right time with the right techniques and the right level of power. The authors have developed what they term randori principles to establish a path of effortless leadership that can create extraordinary results. Section one presents the philosophy of randori, sections two and three address different ways to enhance leadership and minimize resistance and struggle, and sections four and five look at the impact of decisive and deliberate moves and the skill of disengagement. The final section, devoted to being advanced as a leader, includes suggestions for developing the soul of a warrior, becoming a worthy adversary, understanding that today's leadership skills won't be good enough tomorrow, and generating the full-hearted commitment necessary for effortless success. With leadership being a mix of art and science, many will find the authors' approach intriguing.Mary WhaleyCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved