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Book Synopsis: An invitation and guide for leaders “to cast a courageous and imaginative vision, to lead resiliently, and to be present and steady in times of deep anxiety.” Ed Friedman’s genius was to see the individual in the family in the larger group, bringing the wisdom of his experience as a therapist and rabbi to the field of organizational leadership.
A timeless bestseller, A Failure of Nerve still astonishes in this new edition with its relevance and continues to transform the lives of leaders everywhere—business, church, family, schools—as it has for more than 20 years:
- Offers prescient guide to leadership in the age of “quick fix.”
- Provides ways to recognize and address organizational dysfunction.
- Emphasizes “strength over pathology” in these anxious times.
“The age that is upon us requires differentiated leadership that is willing to rise above the anxiety of the masses. We need leaders who will have the ‘capacity to understand and deal effectively’ with the hive mind that is us. This is, in Friedman’s words, ‘the key to the kingdom.’ I am grateful for this accessible new edition.”—C. Andrew Doyle, Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Texas
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Looking for a game-changer in the world of leadership? Look no further than "A Failure of Nerve, Revised Edition: Leadership in the Age of the Quick Fix." This groundbreaking book is an invitation and guide for leaders to cast a courageous and imaginative vision, to lead resiliently, and to be present and steady in times of deep anxiety. With its timeless wisdom, this book will transform the way you lead, whether in business, church, family, or schools.
In this new edition, author Ed Friedman's wisdom still astonishes with its relevance. With the age of quick fixes upon us, it provides a prescient guide to leadership in this ever-changing landscape. It offers ways to recognize and address organizational dysfunction, allowing you to bring strength over pathology in these anxious times.
In the words of C. Andrew Doyle, Bishop of Episcopal Diocese of Texas, "The age that is upon us requires differentiated leadership that is willing to rise above the anxiety of the masses. We need leaders who will have the capacity to understand and deal effectively with the hive mind that is us. This is, in Friedman's words, the key to the kingdom." Don't miss out on this accessible new edition that will equip you with the tools and mindset needed to thrive in today's leadership challenges.
Ready to take your leadership to the next level? Order "A Failure of Nerve, Revised Edition" now and discover the transformative power of courageous and imaginative leadership.
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