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Leadership in the Crucible of Work: Discovering the Interior Life of an Authentic Leader by Sandy Shugart PhD is a unique motivational book that offers real-world guidance and encouragement to withstand the pitfalls of managing a large organization. Seven detailed chapters analyze the power of the work environment to shape individuals, and not always for the better. Dr. Shugart reflects on the challenges of ethical career decisions, and how those choices affect character development, using essays, personal stories and 30 years of decorated experience as a college president and public speaker. Some common pitfalls are explored such as: ego superseding mission, power-laden politics, group think of buy-ins, institutional evil and dysfunctional imperial leadership - all leading to the erosion of character. There are thought-provoking questions about the inner struggles of leaders laced with occasional humor at each chapter’s end.
This powerful book focuses on the benefits of doing good for others with a mission of service and that how we treat others is a direct result of how we really feel inside about ourselves. If you have a stressful career where bureaucratic attitudes are undermining success and you are becoming someone you do not like, then maybe this book will jump start restoration towards true success. Embracing the possibility of failure, encouraging co-worker creativity and remembering what is important are the first steps toward positive results. Leadership in the Crucible of Work: Discovering the Interior Life of an Authentic Leader by Sandy Shugart has useful tools for inspirational leadership, fostering collaboration and engaged detachment.
