A Unique Historical Tale of How to Lead without Authority
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"Dr. Bauman knows how to use power, influence with power, and write powerfully. But rather than dictate to us, he tells an engaging story that teaches these lessons. In a world of dry treatises this is a delightful treat. " Josh E.
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Engaging Story
Practical and Memorable
Practical and Ethical
"Dr. Bauman knows how to use power, influence with power, and write powerfully. But rather than dictate to us, he tells an engaging story that teaches these lessons. In a world of dry treatises this is a delightful treat. " Josh E.
Practical and Ethical
Practical and Memorable
Practical and Ethical
"This is one of those books that is delightfully surprising in its ability to engage the reader in an adventure while providing practical and ethical approaches to working with and managing a team. " Victoria C.
Practical and Memorable
Practical and Memorable
Practical and Memorable
"So glad I read this book. Insightful, digestible, enjoyable. Having the lessons narrated as a story helped to make the key takeaways more practical and memorable. Would highly recommend for others out there looking to lead through purpose instead of authority!" S. Akindele
David C. Bauman
Chair, Management & Leadership Department at Anderson College of Business & Computing, Regis University
My passion is applying timeless and ancient wisdom to solve modern organizational challenges like a lack of purpose, cross-generational management, and ethical decision-making. I leverage deep-rooted experience with Fortune 250 companies, professional associations, and academia to deliver practical, proven strategies and training that work from Europe to Asia to the US.
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